Take a walk through history and learn how people and cultures around the world saw the Northern Lights via legends and myths connected to this amazing phenomenon. In our multimedia exhibition we offer interactive displays as well as a specially equipped ‘photo booth’ where you can learn how to adjust your camera’s settings should you want to try your hand at capturing the auroras yourself.
The high point of your visit to the center will certainly be our theatre where a continuously running HD film is playing throughout the day. Projected onto a 7 metre wide screen, you can sit back and enjoy this 25 minute film that features some of the most magnificent auroral displays seen over Iceland. The film is accompanied by soft music in surround-sound, making this a relaxing and restful experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have about the lights and about northern lights photography.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Höfnin - reykjavík (0.2 miles) - The Harbor is a family-run restaurant that Brynjar and Elsa set up in 2010. Special attention was pai...
• Valdís - Reykjavík (0.2 miles) - We make fresh icecream everyday and have a lot of flavors. Our icecream shop is near the harbour. We...
• Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - Reykjavík (0.4 miles) - Bæjarins Bestu Pylsur is a popular hot dog stand located in the city centre of Reykjavík and addit...
• Fish Company - Reykjavík (0.4 miles) - A TRIP AROUND ICELAND OR THE WORLD? THE CHOICE IS YOURS. What to eat in Iceland? If this question tro...
• Bergsson Mathús - Reykjavík (0.5 miles) - Bergsson Mathús, has since it opened 2012 been a popular hangout for local Reykavikings and travell...

See and Do

• Aurora Reykjavik Reykjavik (0.0 miles) - Take a walk through history and learn how people and cultures around the world saw the Northern Ligh...
• Reykjavik Maritime Museum Reykjavik (0.0 miles) - Fishing has always played a major role in Iceland’s history. However, before the superbly equipped...
• Elding Whale Watching Reykjavík (0.2 miles) - Elding Whale Watching offers the most talked-about whale watching and sea adventure tours in Iceland...
• Special Tours Reykjavik (0.2 miles) - Special Tours offers sea adventures all year around, both to individuals and groups. We offer compet...
• Reykjavik Bike Tours bike rental and Segway tours Reykjavík (0.2 miles) - Reykjavik Bike Tours, bicycle rental and Segway tours was founded in 2009. Its been a family busines...

Shopping

• Álafoss Wool Store - Mosfellsbær (8.3 miles) - - 100% Icelandic wool sweaters - Handknitted in Iceland - When Álafoss was established in 1896, it m...