The Westfjords
The Westfjords region in northwestern Iceland affords one among the most dramatic settings for the eclipse, between its jagged cliffs, breathtaking fjords, and dazzling waterfalls. Totality will final simply over two minutes at most right here. Because of the distant nature of the Westfjords, planning your journey nicely forward of time is vital, as lodging are restricted to small accommodations, inns, and guesthouses. In reality, most are already booked up, so renting a campervan is perhaps the best choice at this level—however these are going to be in excessive demand, too.
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Just south of the Westfjords, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula has all of Iceland’s pure highlights—volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, cliffs—packed into a small space. During the complete photo voltaic eclipse, viewers right here will expertise round two minutes of totality. Like the Westfjords, lodging are restricted; most accommodations and inns are largely booked up already. Travelers can preserve a watch out for cancellations or look into camping options.
The Reykjanes Peninsula
This southern peninsula alongside Iceland’s West Coast is residence to the nation’s well-known Blue Lagoon, in addition to its main worldwide airport, Keflavík. It’s additionally the web site of the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland. During the eclipse, components of the peninsula will expertise up to one minute of totality. Though extra populated than each the Westfjords and Snæfellsnes, there nonetheless aren’t very many lodging right here. While we love the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon and the Silica Hotel, they’re already booked up for the eclipse—although there’s at all times a probability that last-minute cancellations will open rooms up.
Reykjavík
Iceland’s trendy capital city will plunge into darkness throughout the complete photo voltaic eclipse for about one minute—in case you’re searching for a handy place to see the present, Reykjavík is perhaps your reply. Despite having the majority of the nation’s resort rooms, the metropolis is essentially booked up for the eclipse already. Some smaller lodging, resembling the Loft HI Hostel proper downtown, nonetheless have restricted availability, so act quick.
Spain
In Spain, the path of totality will cross over most of the northern half of the nation. The eclipse will happen round sundown right here, which implies you want wide-open views to the west, not simply immediately above you—one thing that is necessary to preserve that in thoughts when selecting a viewing vacation spot. Below are a few of the greatest locations in Spain to see the 2026 complete photo voltaic eclipse: