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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Zoe Griffin

Best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights, from breathtaking waterfalls to enchanting lagoons

Kirkjufell mountain is a popular spot for viewing the Northern Lights - (Getty Images)

The breathtaking ribbons of colour that make up the Northern Lights are a sight remembered forever by those lucky enough to have witnessed them. The experience is surreal, with vibrant hues of blue, green, pink and violet dancing across the night sky.

From its latitude at 65 degrees north, Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis. As a rule, the Northern Light belt is between 65 and 72 degrees north, but the further you go above 66, the more chance you have of witnessing the phenomenon.

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