The total solar eclipse crossed Iceland on Wednesday 12 August 2026. The path of totality crossed western Iceland, including the Westfjords, Snaefellsnes, West Iceland, the Greater Reykjavik Area and the Reykjanes peninsula.
The choice is narrower than it looks
The longest totality on land in Iceland lasted 2 minutes and 13 seconds, at the westernmost points of the Westfjords. Latrabjarg and other remote locations in the Westfjords had a longer totality than most other areas.
Which regions see totality
The path of totality crossed the Westfjords, Snaefellsnes, West Iceland, the Greater Reykjavik Area and the Reykjanes peninsula. In the rest of Iceland, the eclipse was partial rather than total.
Designated viewing areas in towns
Designated viewing areas had been set up in urban locations. They had access to restrooms, parking and on-site assistance.
Designated viewing areas in the Westfjords included Isafjordur, Bolungarvik and Holmavik. Totality was shorter in the larger towns than at the westernmost points of the Westfjords.
Remote sites and what they cost you
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. People were encouraged to use designated viewing areas rather than remote sites.
Watching from where you already are
Authorities recommended that people inside the path of totality watch from their homes or their local area. In most parts of western Iceland, it was possible to experience the eclipse from home or nearby surroundings.
Comparing Reykjavik tours
Checking the forecast before you commit
Check the forecast for places in Iceland with the weather tool.
Tours for each region
Tours departing for each of these regions are compared side by side on the eclipse tour comparison page.
Guides for each of these places
The full picture of the day is in the 2026 eclipse guide, and the serviced sites are listed in designated viewing areas.
For a region in detail, read the eclipse in the Westfjords, the eclipse on Snaefellsnes, the eclipse on Reykjanes or the eclipse in Reykjavik. Before choosing, read reading the cloud forecast.
