On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the Westfjords of Iceland. Bolafjall is one of the most remarkable places to experience this rare natural event, offering panoramic views over the surrounding mountains, fjords and the open sea.
For safety and traffic management reasons, the road to Bolafjall will be closed to general traffic earlier in the day. Guests will therefore travel to the mountain by organised shuttle bus from Bolungarvík.
The meeting point is at the Community Centre in Bolungarvík, where guests will check in and receive a wristband or ticket before boarding the shuttle bus. The wristband is valid for the bus ride up to Bolafjall and the return journey back down after the eclipse.
Shuttle buses will operate regularly throughout the afternoon. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as a large number of visitors is expected in Bolungarvík on this day.
Once at Bolafjall, guests will have time to enjoy the surroundings and prepare for the eclipse. After the event, organised shuttle transport will take guests back down to Bolungarvík.
This is a unique opportunity to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary events from one of Iceland’s most dramatic viewpoints.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Community Centre in Bolungarvík
Date: 12 August 2026
Departure times: Regular shuttle departures throughout the afternoon from 14:00
Important: Guests should arrive early and allow extra time for check-in, parking and possible waiting time due to the number of visitors expected.
Weather, cancellation and refund terms
This ticket is valid for organised shuttle bus transportation from Bolungarvík to Bolafjall and back down to Bolungarvík on 12 August 2026.
The tour will operate regardless of cloud cover, rain or limited visibility, provided that road and weather conditions are considered safe and access to the area is permitted by the relevant authorities.
As this is a natural event, we cannot guarantee clear skies, good visibility or an unobstructed view of the eclipse.
Purchased tickets are generally non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued by special agreement, where required by law, or if the tour is cancelled entirely due to force majeure or circumstances beyond the operator’s control. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, severe weather, official road closures, instructions from authorities, natural disasters, accidents, emergency situations or other events that make the operation of the tour impossible or unsafe.
The operator reserves the right to change departure times, boarding arrangements, traffic flow, waiting areas, routes or any other part of the operation if necessary due to safety, weather, traffic management, instructions from authorities or other conditions on the day of the event.
If the tour is cancelled by the operator due to force majeure or circumstances beyond the operator’s control, ticket holders will be contacted as soon as possible and the available options will be reviewed, which may include a refund, credit or another solution depending on the circumstances.