Some hotels in iceland have a special button that will wake you up if the northern lights appear in the sky

In Iceland the Northern Lights are one of the most sought after natural wonders, but they are unpredictable and often appear in the middle of the night. To make sure guests do not miss them, some hotels have created a special wake up service. According to Hotel Rangá, a countryside hotel known for aurora viewing, guests can request a Northern Lights wake up call by pressing a button on their in room phone. Staff monitor the skies and if the aurora appears they immediately alert guests so they can step outside and watch the spectacle.
According to Visit Iceland, this service has become a popular feature in hotels across the country because many visitors worry about sleeping through the lights. The system ensures that even if the aurora shows up at two in the morning guests will be woken up to see it. Hotels emphasize that this is part of their hospitality tradition, offering travelers not just a place to sleep but a chance to experience one of nature’s most breathtaking displays.