The total solar eclipse crossed Iceland on Wednesday 12 August 2026. In the Westfjords, totality lasted 2 minutes and 13 seconds at the westernmost points on land.
The longest totality in Iceland
The longest totality on land in Iceland lasted 2 minutes and 13 seconds at the westernmost points of the Westfjords. The path of totality also crossed Snaefellsnes, West Iceland, the Greater Reykjavik Area and the Reykjanes peninsula.
Latrabjarg and the remote south-west
Latrabjarg and other remote locations in the Westfjords had a longer totality than most other areas. These locations are in the remote south-west of the region.
One-way roads and the Bolafjall shuttle
Routes 612 and 614 in the southern Westfjords became one-way roads on eclipse day. The summit road up Bolafjall was closed to general traffic, with a shuttle bus provided instead.
Designated viewing areas in Westfjords towns
Designated viewing areas had been set up in urban locations, with access to restrooms, parking and on-site assistance. In the Westfjords, these areas included Isafjordur, Bolungarvik and Holmavik.
People were encouraged to use the designated viewing areas rather than remote sites.
What remote means on this day
Remote viewing sites in the Westfjords had scarce infrastructure, narrow access roads, tight parking and highly limited services. Emergency response times in remote areas were expected to be longer than usual on eclipse day.
Weather at remote sites can change quickly, and travel there can take longer than expected.
Comparing Westfjords tours
Working out the drive
Use the driving distance tool to check the driving time between two places in Iceland.
The Westfjords in the wider plan
The region sits at one end of the path described in the 2026 eclipse guide.
Weigh it against the alternatives in where to watch the eclipse, and read driving on eclipse day before committing to the drive.
