Aurora to the Greeks and Romans was the Goddess of Dawn, sister to the sun and moon, with boreas being the Greek word for north wind. With each break of day, Aurora was said to have raced across the Earth to awake her siblings, leaving waves of colour in her wake. Norse legend, however, states that these shimmering rays of light were reflections of the Valkyries’ gleaming spears and armour – female warriors who charged through the sky.

The lights are said to form in areas of high latitude, where disturbances in the Earth’s magnetosphere result in a series of highly charged waves of particles. Iceland offers the perfect conditions for the Northern Lights and, as a result, the island has grown a steady following of eager sky watchers.

During your travels, why not view the lights from The Reykjavik EDITION, a luxurious five-star hotel nestled amongst Iceland’s rugged landscape. The hotel offers undisturbed views of the sky from its roof terrace, where you can enjoy a warming drink while waiting for Aurora to complete her nightly mission. The Reykjavik EDITION is also conveniently located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, offering great transport links to the city centre and other areas of the island.

Back at the hotel, each room features scenic mountain or city views with contemporary decor, warm lighting and soft bedding. The hotel also has several top-of-the-range facilities, including a social spa with indulgent massage and scalp treatments alongside a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool – and even a unique Spa Bar. When hunger strikes, the hotel’s onsite restaurant, Tides, serves modern Icelandic cuisine created by the island nation’s first Michelin-starred chef, Gunnar Karl Gíslason. 

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