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Höfn

Southeast Iceland · 64.2540°N, 15.2082°W

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Safety

Coastal area, fog common.

Parking

Free parking at harbour viewpoint.

Photography Tips

For aurora photography at Höfn, use a wide-angle lens at f/2.8 or wider, ISO 1600-3200, and 8-15 second exposures. A sturdy tripod is essential — Icelandic wind can be strong. Arrive early to scout compositions while you can still see the landscape.

Read our full aurora photography guide for detailed camera settings.

Nearby Viewing Spots

Vestrahorn / Stokksnes (11 km) Diamond Beach (53 km) Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (53 km) Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon (63 km) Djúpivogur (63 km)

Track Höfn Live

Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Höfn. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.

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Plan Your Visit

Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 15 minutes so you always have the latest data.

Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.