event information
Location
snæfellsnes peninsula
Snæfellsnes is known as “Iceland in Miniature” and offers our festival participants endless ways to explore glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and lava tunnels across the Peninsula and in Iceland’s legendary Snæfellsjökull National Park.
HELLISSANDUR
The festival will be hosted in and nearby the historic fishing village of Hellissandur, which is located at the western edge of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Hellissandur is quirky and remote, home to a population of 450 people bonded by visionary street art and epic landscapes.
Long Totality Duration
At 17:47 UTC the Sun and Moon will align over westernmost Iceland, bringing over 2 full minutes of darkness across our festival site in Snæfellsnes. This duration is significantly long for a viewing location at such a northern latitude.
Rare Celestial Event
The last total solar eclipse in Iceland was 1954 and the next won’t occur until 2196. Plus, the timing of the 2026 eclipse aligns with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, bringing eclipse chasers a chance to see shooting stars during totality.
Epic Location
Iceland Eclipse will be located in Hellisandur, which is set on the western edge of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This region offers minimal light pollution and dramatic volcanic landscapes, making it a spectacular eclipse viewing spot.
History
Iceland Eclipse honors a rich tradition of global gatherings that celebrate rare celestial alignments and mark a shared moment of wonder for humankind.