Iceland Northern Lights over Vestrahorn Mountain from Stokksnes
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. The dunes do see a lot of photographers, so please take care not to destroy the grass in the process.
Photography Tips
If you're here for the money shot, look closely at the map markers. If, on the other hand, you're here for something more unique, I highly suggest hiking up the black sand beach towards Vestrahorn and finding something that we haven't seen before.
As for photographing the Northern Lights, this is a prime spot to do it. All you need is a tripod, a wide-angle lens with a large aperture (f/2.8) and clear skies. ISO 1600 and 10 seconds is a good start for any camera.
As for photographing the Northern Lights, this is a prime spot to do it. All you need is a tripod, a wide-angle lens with a large aperture (f/2.8) and clear skies. ISO 1600 and 10 seconds is a good start for any camera.
Travel Information
You can go in your car but will have to pay a fee at the landowner´s hut (800KR). If he is good-tempered you will have to pay per car if he is not you will have to pay per person.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
10:51 - 15:05
| current local time: 18:03
Photo Themes
Aurora
aurora borealis
Landscape
mountainscape
Night
night photography
northern lights
photographer
sanddunes
Locations
Stokksnes
South Iceland
Vestrahorn
stokkness
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