Iceland - Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Total solar eclipse: Iceland Eclipse Festival from 12 to 15 August 2026

The musical highlight

From 12 to 15 August 2026, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula will host the Iceland Eclipse Festival, one of the most extraordinary music festivals in the world.

On 12 August 2026 at 5:47 p.m., Iceland will experience a total solar eclipse, a very rare natural spectacle. For over two minutes, day will turn into night as the sun and moon align perfectly.

The festival combines this cosmic event with a top-class programme of music, art, science and wellness. Over 150 international artists will take to the stage, including Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini and legendary Icelandic electro band GusGus.

In addition to the concerts, there will be talks with astronauts, scientists and visionaries, as well as wellness activities. The special timing of the solar eclipse also coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, so you may even see shooting stars during totality.

The venue in Hellissandur, at the foot of the majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier, offers one of Iceland's most dramatic backdrops for this unique experience.

Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often referred to as ‘Iceland in miniature’ because it combines almost all of Iceland's landscapes in a small area: glaciers, volcanoes, black beaches, lava fields and picturesque fishing villages.

Hellissandur is located about 195 kilometres from Reykjavík.

From here, you can reach Snæfellsjökull National Park on foot. The mystical glacier inspired Jules Verne to write his novel

‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ and is considered one of Iceland's places of power.

In the surrounding area, it is worth taking trips to the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, the dramatic cliffs of Arnarstapi, the picturesque Ingjaldshólskirkja church or the black lava beaches at Djúpalónssandur. The compact size of the peninsula makes it easy to explore several highlights in one day.

Your travel option

Glamping at the Iceland Eclipse Festival – a nature experience with comfort

Your accommodation during the festival is a glamping tent on the official festival grounds in Hellissandur.

Base Glamping offers a pre-erected, five-metre round bell tent with a real bed including a queen-size mattress, complete bedding (pillow, sheets, blanket and extra blanket), a side table and two chairs. The tent is equipped with a battery-powered lantern and a lock.

Private sanitary facilities with toilets and showers are located near your tent. A 24-hour host stand is available at any time to answer your questions.

The campsite is accessible from 9 to 16 August, so you can arrive earlier or stay longer. The festival itself takes place from 12 to 15 August.

The glamping accommodation combines the authentic Icelandic nature experience with the comfort of a real bed and all the necessary amenities. In the morning, you wake up to views of the surrounding volcanic landscape, and in the evening, you can enjoy concerts under the starry sky.

The festival grounds also offer exclusive chill-out zones, food stalls serving Icelandic and international cuisine, and a free shuttle service from the car park to the camping area.

Room category: Base Glamping for 2 people

Pre-erected bell tent with queen-size bed, complete bed linen, furniture and access to private sanitary facilities nearby.

Travel price from €3,180 per person

(including Eclipse Seeker festival ticket + Base Glamping for 2 people)

Travel price from €3,700 for single travellers

(including Eclipse Seeker festival ticket + Base Glamping for single use)

Note: Final prices will be updated after confirmation by the organiser.

Music Travel Hideaways Special

With your booking, you will receive our personal recommendation list for special places on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and in Iceland.

It also includes selected tips for restaurants and excursion destinations.

Travel dates: 9 August to 16 August 2026

Details:

Festival: Iceland Eclipse Festival from 12 to 15 August 2026

Total solar eclipse: 12 August 2026 at 5:47 p.m. (over 2 minutes of totality)

Accommodation: Glamping tent (Base Glamping) on the festival grounds in Hellissandur

Camping access: 9 to 16 August 2026

Additional nights before or after the festival in Reykjavík or other locations in Iceland can be booked on request.

Your individual journey to Iceland

You will fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), approximately 45 minutes from Reykjavík.

From there, you can reach the capital by Flybus or rental car.

From Reykjavík to Hellissandur:

The journey from Reykjavík to Hellissandur takes just under 3 hours.

By public transport, it takes about 3.5 to 4 hours.

Rental car:

We recommend renting a car to explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula flexibly. The roads are well developed and easily navigable in summer.

The festival offers a free shuttle service between the festival grounds and a nearby car park.

We are happy to advise you on suitable flight connections, car hire and transfer options from your home town and make reservations for your journey.

What is included?

•    7 nights in a glamping tent (Base Glamping) on the festival grounds

•    ‘Eclipse Seeker’ festival ticket for the Iceland Eclipse Festival from 12 to 15 August 2026

•    Access to all concerts, talks, workshops and experiences

•    Shuttle service on the festival grounds

•    Music Travel Hideaways Special with personal recommendations for the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

This trip is tailored individually for you. We are happy to adjust travel dates, extensions, accommodation categories (premium glamping available) and travel arrangements to suit your wishes.

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