Seeing the Northern Lights dancing in the clear winter sky is nothing short of amazing. Iceland is a wonderful winter destination and spotting the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) will just be the cherry on top of your perfect winter holiday. The Northern Lights are a popular attractions and travellers flock to the Land of Fire and Ice to experience them. Witnessing this magical penomenon with your own eyes is an experience not to be missed, the colours and the motion make a marvelous show that you will never forget. This is one of the best things to do in Iceland and each display of lights is totally unique. The best thing is of course that when you get back home you will have photos and videos to show to your friends and family and you can watch as their faces turn green with envy.

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, and to see them in Iceland will make your trip unique and unforgettable. In terms of science, they are sheets of light caused by charged solar particles interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field. But in terms of beauty, they are simply a stunning sight - blankets of green, red or magenta dancing and weaving majestically across the sky. Because Iceland lies in the middle of the auroral zone, they can with luck be seen on almost any clear, dark night between October and April.

We’ve talked about the Northern Lights many times here on TripCreator, as it is one of Iceland's greatest treasures. The Aurora Borealis is seen in the dark Winter Months over Iceland, best seen outside of the Capital City, Reykjavik. Although if the setting is just right, the Northern Lights might shine through even there.