[header] How to see northern lights in iceland [title] Visit iceland between october and april. [step] One of the most important aspects of planning a trip to iceland to catch the northern lights is to choose the right time of the year. Typically, the lights are most active from early september to the end of april each year, largely due to the longer periods of darkness during the winter. 
[substeps] Plan a trip during these months to give yourself the best chance of seeing the northern lights. [title] Choose a remote place with little unnatural light.