Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Views of the Northern Lights are nothing less than epic when seen over the Icelandic landscape. It’s a new year, and winter trips are in full swing, bringing dark, starry nights; crisp air; and the dance of the Northern Lights..
. if you know where to go. Below are three top-ranked destinations with the best stargazing and aurora borealis viewing around.
So escape the city in 2025 and head to these off-the-beaten-path locales where nature puts on a nightly show that will never disappoint. Head To Iceland For Long Nights And The Best Views Of The Northern Lights The Northern Lights over Hotel Ranga in Iceland reflect off of the river. Hotel Ranga's wakeup call ensures you'll never miss a sighting.
Often described as otherworldly, Iceland’s small population and mostly rural landscape make for the darkest of dark nights. In the winter, Iceland averages only about four to six hours of daylight, from about 11:00 am until 3:30 pm. Despite the short days, travelers flock to this country because seeing the Northern Lights there is pretty much guaranteed.
It’s also a fantastic place to see the stars, and the best place to do that is at the observatory at Hotel Ranga. Hotel Ranga , located in Hella, has the most advanced telescope in Iceland and houses the only public observatory in the country. Resident astronomer Sævar Helgi Bragason will teach you how to use the high-tech viewing equipment while regaling you with stories abo.
