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This winter, the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights, is to become a greater spectacle than ever due to a recent increase in solar activity. This increase has lead to the Northern Lights gracing the skies as far south as Denmark and Germany.

In Iceland, the beautiful experience of the Aurora Borealis can be viewed amongst some of the most spectacular landscape, making the island in Atlantic the perfect place to visit. Also, due to the countries location on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, sightings between September and March are extremely frequent. Luckily for UK travellers, this winter Icelandair is providing an affordable way to see this natural wonder with its Northern Lights City Break.

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Icelandair has announced its Northern Lights City Break in order for UK travellers to experience the glorious Northern Lights in Iceland this autumn.

Scientists state that the recent increased solar activity has given an insight that the upcoming Northern Lights season this autumn/winter are going to be spectacular. The Aurora Borealis puts on a beautiful display from September to March in Iceland, where sightings are frequent due to its close proximity to the Arctic Circle. Read more…

Increased Northern Lights activity is expected over the next coming months across Iceland, according to the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

As stated on its website, the Northern Lights forecast predicts that Iceland will be amongst the highest in active aurora forms, meaning an increase in the breathtaking light shows.

The Geophysical Institute recommends that the best time to view the aurora is near local midnight as this is when the most active forms occur. Aurora activity tends to come in waves during evenings, which are called aurora sub storms. However, the institute also insists that Read more…

This winter, Icelandtotal is offering a range of unique Northern Lights package deals for foreign travellers, ideal for a special end of year holiday.

The chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland are particularly good this coming winter. This is due to the intensity of the Aurora Borealis being affected by an 11-year solar cycle, for which the cycle is reaching its peak between 2011 and 2013 within the Northern Hemisphere. Read more…

It has been confirmed by scientists that the visibility of the Northern Lights in Iceland is to grow between August and September as a result of increasing solar activity.

Scientists have revealed that growing levels of gas particles caused by a ‘solar tsunami’ from the sun have been mixing with the magnetic field surrounding the Earth. The sun’s own magnetic fields have been dragging open and snapping back the Earth’s magnetic field, creating a continuous loop around the planet, which then produces electrical currents that react with the gases in our atmosphere, ultimately causing them to glow. These purple, blue, red and green colours are known as the Northern Lights, or the Aurora Borealis.

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Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, but there is still enough time to purchase some last minute gift ideas. Thankfully, Icelandair is here to save the day. The Icelandic airline company is offering numerous package holidays in Iceland that would provide an ideal romantic getaway, and the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to surprise your loved one. What could be more romantic than a relaxing dip in the scenic Blue Lagoon or a romantic walk under the magical Northern Lights?

A long romantic weekend in the magical land of fire and ice, surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, could prove to be the perfect Valentine´s Day gift. Experience Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, beautiful buildings in scenic neighbourhoods, coffee shops and relaxing bars, perfect for a romantic stroll. Read more…

Iceland is known as the ‘land of fire and ice’, but the volcanic island is also the land of the Northern Lights. As Iceland is on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, the country’s cold temperature during winter, averaging 0 degrees Celsius, provides the perfect conditions for viewing these magical Northern Lights.

During a crisp, clear night, you will see the elegant aurora swaying across the sky, varying from green to red in colour. Read more…

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, Iceland is this year’s perfect unique location for a magical snowy winter.

Iceland’s spectacular landscape of snow-covered mountains and fresh, crisp sea air is the ideal environment for someone seeking a different Christmas experience. Iceland, otherwise known as ‘the land of fire and ice’, also has the perfect Northern Lights location, just below the border of the Arctic Circle. These natural light shows of the Aurora Borealis are undoubtedly one of mother nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Read more…

IJsland is deze winter de ideale bestemming voor het aanschouwen van het noorderlicht. Dit heeft het te danken aan haar perfecte locatie net binnen de noordpoolcirkel en aan de toonaangevende reisgids Lonely Planet, die IJsland op nummer 1 plaatst als geldbesparende vakantiebestemming in Noord-Europa voor 2010.

Het noorderlicht is ontegenzeggelijk een van de meest adembenemende natuurlijke fenomenen ter wereld. De natuurlijke lichtverschijnselen van de Aurora Borealis komen het frequentst voor in de poolregio’s, binnen een straal van 2500 km van de geomagnetische pool. Read more…

Due to Iceland’s perfect location, just below the Arctic Circle, and the leading travel guide, Lonely Planet, labelling Iceland as the number one money-saving vacation in Northern Europe for 2010 – Iceland is certainly this winter’s ideal Northern Lights sight-seeing destination.

The Northern Lights are unquestionably one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles in the world. The natural light displays of the Aurora Borealis occur most frequently in the Polar Regions, centred within a 2500 km radius of the geomagnetic pole. Read more…