Yes they can sometimes be seen from the city.
Can the northern lights be seen from reykjavik.
However if the display is strong there are certain places where you can view it without traveling far.
You can easily see the northern lights in reykjavík but you are more likely to see them outside of the city mainly because of light pollution.
Seeing the northern lights in reykjavik is possible.
Here are the best places to see the aurora borealis in reykjavik.
But it is uncommon due to the light pollution of the city lights.
Reykjavik is often hailed as the undisputed northern lights capital of the world because given the right conditions the northern lights can be seen from pretty much anywhere in reykjavik.
Then your best to see the northern lights in reykjavik is by the grótta lighthouse.
It is possible to see the northern lights from reykjavik.
The lights are going to be brighter more vibrant and easier to spot in the countryside of iceland.
However if you re in reykjavik while there is high northern lights activity and clear skies.
The capital of iceland is not the best place to see the auroras due to strong light pollution.
I recommend booking a tour on your first night.
If the skies are clear and the aurora is active you can see the northern lights pretty much anywhere in iceland even in downtown reykjavík.
The best aurora spots inside the city tend to be along the coast where you have a broad horizon without streetlights or other sources of bright light polluting the sky.