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Today's selected gem:Kirkjufell, Iceland
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Kirkjufell — Northern lights above the falls

Iceland · Snæfellsnes
Kirkjufell — Northern lights above the falls
Wikimedia Commons · license and attribution

In Iceland, the aurora illuminates the sky above Kirkjufell while waterfalls cascade in the foreground. Photo: Vaidyanathan and Archana · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Why JAFFA selected this gem

Extraordinary northern lights above Kirkjufell with cascading waterfalls in the foreground.

experience

View Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss from suitable safe viewpoints.

access

Check local road, parking and weather information before traveling.

difficulty

Depends on viewpoint and conditions; beware ice and slippery ground.

duration

Depends on your itinerary and conditions.

seasons

Aurora may be visible on dark, clear nights in season, but is never guaranteed.

hours

Check current local site guidance.

family

Choose safe viewpoints for children away from water edges.

restrictions

Current road and access conditions have not been verified.

Nearby experiences worth adding

Grundarfjörður and the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Before you travel: what to verify

Photographed in September 2018. This authentic moment does not guarantee similar conditions on a future visit.

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