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Northern Lights & Stargazing

Green northern lights reflected on a pond at Hotel Rangá in south Iceland.

Photos of the Northern Lights in Iceland

Hotel Rangá is an epic location to photograph the northern lights. Keep reading to...

March 2, 2023

A pink and green band of northern lights stretches out across the sky over the Hotel Rangá Observatory.

Stargazing Facts and Secrets

Filled with twinkling stars and distant planets, humans have always been fascinated by the...

February 24, 2023

The northern lights glow green over Hotel Rangá luxury hotel during wintertime.

Fun Facts About the Northern Lights

Shorter days and longer nights give us more opportunities to see the northern lights....

December 23, 2022

Photo of snow covered mountains on the road to Landmannalaugar.

Winter in Iceland: What to Expect

Winter in Iceland is the perfect season to book a stay at Hotel Rangá...

November 11, 2022

Green and purple northern lights visible over Hotel Rangá and the Rangá River.

Northern Lights Season at Hotel Rangá

Northern Lights season is in full swing at Hotel Rangá! This epic sight is...

September 30, 2022

Woman peers through a high-powered telescope in the Hotel Rangá Observatory underneath green northern lights.

Stargazing Season is Starting at Hotel Rangá

Stargazing season is starting at Hotel Rangá! What's more, our state of the art...

September 1, 2022

Green and pink northern lights shimmer above Hotel Rangá luxury hotel in south Iceland.

The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland

Visiting Iceland and wondering when is the best time to see the Northern Lights?...

March 3, 2022

Pink and green northern lights shine bright above Hotel Rangá luxury hotel in south Iceland.

How to Photograph the Northern Lights

Learn how to photograph the northern lights at Hotel Rangá in south Iceland. Take...

January 20, 2022

Green northern lights above the Sólheimasandur DC3 plane wreck.

Northern Lights Photography with Stefan Liebermann

Hotel Rangá is a top spot in Iceland to view the Northern Lights. Learn...

December 22, 2021

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Hotel Rangá Blog

Northern Lights & Stargazing

Photos of the Northern Lights in Iceland

Stargazing Facts and Secrets

Fun Facts About the Northern Lights

Winter in Iceland: What to Expect

Northern Lights Season at Hotel Rangá

Stargazing Season is Starting at Hotel Rangá

The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland

How to Photograph the Northern Lights

Northern Lights Photography with Stefan Liebermann

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