Away from town lights
The house stands in Lundsskógur in Fnjóskadalur, well away from urban light. The terrace and hot tub both look out over the valley, giving you a wide view of the sky when conditions are right.
The house at Lundsskógur sits in Fnjóskadalur, away from the lights of town. On a dark, clear night, you can watch the sky from the terrace or stay in the private hot tub while you wait.
- Season
- Late August to mid April
- Where to watch
- The terrace and the private hot tub
- Forecast
- The Icelandic Met Office aurora service
When the northern lights are visible
Summer brings continuous daylight, including the midnight sun, so the northern lights cannot be seen then. The usual viewing season runs from late August to mid April, when the nights are dark enough.
What needs to line up
The lights need aurora activity, darkness and a reasonably clear sky, and they keep their own hours. The Icelandic Met Office forecast shows aurora activity alongside cloud cover, so you can choose your evening rather than chase it. Staying out here means you are already in the right place when the sky does open up.
From the hot tub
The private hot tub faces the Fnjóská valley and heats and refills automatically. Keep the cover on between soaks so it stays warm, and use the bathrobes provided for the short walk back inside.
Where this comes from
Questions
Is Villa North a good place to see the northern lights?
Yes. The house at Lundsskógur sits well away from urban light in Fnjóskadalur, with open views of the sky from the terrace and the private hot tub. The lights themselves depend on aurora activity and clear weather and keep their own hours, so the advantage of staying here is that you can watch for them from the house across a whole stay rather than on one booked evening.
When can you see the northern lights near Akureyri?
The usual season is from late August to mid April. During the bright summer months, the sky does not become dark enough to see them.