The Best Things to Do in Reykjavik at Night
Reykjavik after dark is about the aurora and warm indoor experiences. Ranked: Northern Lights hunts by bus and boat, the Lava Show, the Magic Ice Bar, and an Icelandic distillery tasting.
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Reykjavik at Night: what to know before booking
Reykjavik after dark is about the aurora and warm indoor experiences. Ranked: Northern Lights hunts by bus and boat, the Lava Show, the Magic Ice Bar, and an Icelandic distillery tasting.
- Availability
- 6 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $3973 ISK before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 1,737 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Aurora tours depart citywide pickup points; the Lava Show, Magic Ice Bar, and distillery are in or near central Reykjavik
- Best time
- Clear, dark winter nights for the aurora; indoor experiences run year-round
- Ticket note
- Date- and time-specific; aurora tours often include a free re-run if the lights don't appear
Reykjavik at Night in Reykjavik
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Everything you should know before you book
The Reykjavik night belongs to the Northern Lights. From roughly September to April, aurora tours leave the city by coach for the dark countryside or by boat from the harbour where there's no light pollution — and the lights, when they come, are the highlight of any Iceland trip. This list ranks the best after-dark experiences for clear and cloudy nights alike.
Have an indoor backup for cloudy nights. The aurora is never guaranteed, so pair an evening hunt with warm indoor options: the Icelandic Lava Show pours real molten lava at 1,100°C, the Magic Ice Bar is carved entirely from ice, and the Eimverk distillery tour ends in Icelandic spirit tastings. Book an aurora operator that re-runs you free if the lights don't show.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Reykjavik at night?
Chase the Northern Lights by bus or boat in the dark season, watch real lava poured at the Icelandic Lava Show, visit the ice-carved Magic Ice Bar, or take an evening distillery tasting. The aurora is the signature Reykjavik night.
When can you see the Northern Lights from Reykjavik?
Roughly September to April, and only when the sky is clear and solar activity cooperates. Most Reykjavik operators let you re-join a later night free of charge if the lights don't appear on your trip.
What can I do at night if it's cloudy?
Skip the aurora and head indoors — the Lava Show, the Magic Ice Bar, and the Eimverk distillery tasting all run regardless of the weather, and you can try the lights again on a clearer night.