We found ourselves in East Iceland looking at a northern Lights forecast. Not to be defeated, we decided to head back to Vestrahorn mountain with a view to doing star trails or some form of night photography.

Here's your guide to capturing the Northern Lights at Vestrahorn. Best Time to Visit: The Northern Lights are most active between September and April when nights are longer and darker. Check Aurora Forecasts: Use our Aurora Forecast for the Vestrahorn area to predict the likelihood of Northern Lights activity.

On a night with weak aurora, Vestrahorn is tall enough to block your view of the northern sky, and you are less likely to see the display at this location. However, even with a low-medium aurora, it is a relatively easy place to capture a fantastic image, with the northern lights directly over the mountain for the ideal composition.

2024年11月17日 · The breathtaking Vestrahorn mountain on Iceland's Stokksnes peninsula is the perfect stage for the Northern Lights, one of nature’s most magical phenomena. Here, the mountain's rugged profile is mirrored by a frozen, glassy surface, creating a double view of the aurora that sweeps across the sky.

It is a real wonderland for every landscape photographer to be able to shoot in the dunes at the foot of Vestrahorn. But even more spectacular is a possible Aurora in the background. Vestrahorn, aside from Kirkjufell, is the most photographed mountain in the entire country of Iceland.

2024年11月13日 · Use the black sand dunes and shallow tidal pools in the foreground to create stunning reflections of the aurora and the Vestrahorn peaks. A wide-angle lens is essential to capture both the Northern Lights and the towering mountains in a single shot.

2024年7月26日 · Witnessing the Northern Lights at Vestrahorn is a magical experience. The stunning aurora borealis dances across the night sky, painting it with vivid greens, pinks, and purples. This natural light show is best seen during the winter months, offering an unforgettable sight that complements Vestrahorn's dramatic landscapes. Viking Café