‘Ice’ Land of the Northern Lights

The ‘Northern Lights’ are created by solar particles attracted to the Pole colliding with the Earth’s atmosphere, so the further North, the greater the chance of viewing them, although a natural phenomenon cannot, of course, be guaranteed. Iceland, lying on the edge of the Arctic Circle, is well-placed to observe this literal highlight and is enhanced by the ecologically friendly environment and lack of atmospheric pollution – especially at night outside the capital, ‘in the middle of nowhere’. In winter, the snow and ice add a dramatic perspective to the wild landscapes.