by Midgard Base Camp | Sep 18, 2026 | Winter
Stefan first saw the Northern Lights outside Hvolsvöllur almost 20 years ago. These days, he is one of the owners of Midgard, manages Midgard Base Camp and has called South Iceland home for around a decade. So, does he still bother going outside when the sky turns...
by Midgard Base Camp | Apr 28, 2026 | Winter
Planning winter travel in Iceland often starts with a clear image. A quiet landscape, a clear Arctic sky, and the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. What is frequently overlooked is that Icelandic winter conditions are highly dynamic and often unpredictable,...
by Midgard Base Camp | Sep 12, 2025 | Winter
Northern lights season will soon be in full swing in Iceland, and they are forecasted to be brighter and more frequent than ever! We have already witnessed some epic nights where Lady Aurora filled the entire sky, and we look forward to the show continuing well into...
by Midgard Base Camp | Feb 2, 2018 | Winter
When conjuring up our name – Midgard or Miðgarður in Icelandic – we wanted people to be intrigued by it. We wanted them to ask what it meant and to be able to reply with a story that was impressive and left them wanting to know more. So, of course, we picked perhaps...
by Midgard Base Camp | Jan 22, 2018 | Winter
What do Star Wars, Game of Thrones and Midgard Base Camp have in common? They all filmed in Iceland! That’s right, we’re proud to introduce the Midgard Base Camp film which gives an insight into what it’s like to stay and work here. Fortunately, it’s a lot more...
by Midgard Base Camp | Dec 21, 2017 | Winter
A guide to photographing the Northern Lights! There’s more to it than using your phone, so get prepared before you reach Iceland by reading this guide. A lot of travellers come to Iceland hoping to witness the spectacle of the Northern Lights illuminating the...
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