2025 is shaping up to be one of the best years in decades to see the Northern Lights, thanks to peak solar activity. But the real thrill isn’t just spotting the aurora — it’s how you experience it. Imagine steering a husky sled under a star-filled sky, floating weightless in a frozen Lapland lake, cruising Norway’s fjords in search of clear horizons, or watching the lights from a glass igloo as you drift off to sleep. From reindeer-led Sami adventures to Iceland’s geothermal

Iceland changes dramatically with the seasons—chase the Northern Lights in winter, soak in endless daylight in summer, or catch puffins and wild waterfalls in spring. Our month-by-month guide helps you choose the best time to visit Iceland for your travel style