The Westfjords
It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Westfjords region Northwestern Iceland, with its jagged rocks, stunning fjords and spectacular waterfalls, offers one of most dramatic settings to view the eclipse. The totality here will last no more than two minutes. Westfjords is a remote area, which means that accommodations are very limited. In fact, most are already booked up, so renting a campervan might be the best option at this point—but those are going to be in high demand, too.
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Just south of the Westfjords, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula has all of Iceland’s natural highlights—volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, cliffs—packed into a small area. The total solar eclipse will last around two full minutes. Accommodations are also limited in the Westfjords; many hotels and inns have already been fully booked. You can look for cancellations, or use online travel agencies. camping options.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Iceland’s West Coast’s southern peninsula is home to its famous waterfalls Blue Lagoon, as well as its major international airport, Keflavík. It is also home of the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland. During the eclipse parts of the peninsula may experience totality for up to a minute. Though more populated than both the Westfjords and Snæfellsnes, there still aren’t very many accommodations here. While we love the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon Then, there is the Silica Hotel, they’re already booked up for the eclipse—though there’s always a chance that last-minute cancellations will open rooms up.
Reykjavík
Iceland’s trendy capital city will plunge into darkness during the total solar eclipse for about one minute—if you’re looking for a convenient place to see the show, Reykjavík might be your answer. The city has the majority of Iceland’s hotel rooms but is already fully booked for the eclipse. There are some smaller accommodations such as the Loft HI Hostel There are limited spots available downtown. So act quickly.
Spain
The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us SpainThe path of totality will cover most of northern half of country. The eclipse will occur around sunset here, which means you need wide-open views to the west, not just directly above you—something that’s important to keep that in mind when choosing a viewing destination. Here are the best spots in Spain to view the total solar eclipse of 2026:
