Iceland Eclipse
Aerial view of the Snæfellsnes coast at dusk, the road running in past the village

Quick Guides

Arrival Guide

Know Before You Go

Arrival & Address

Festival
Útnesvegur 360, 360 Hellissandur, Iceland
Baggage
Snæfellsás 2, 360 Hellissandur (delayed baggage delivery)
Campground
Opens 9 August, 12:00
Ceremony
Opening Ceremony 11 August, 16:00

Getting There

  • Reykjavík shuttle pickup — Bus Stop #5, Harpa Concert Hall, Faxagata, 101 Reykjavík.
  • KEF Airport — look for the Iceland Eclipse sign at Arrivals and the team will point you in the right direction.
  • Traffic on eclipse day (12 August) will be heavy. Arrive before the 12th if possible.
  • One shuttle runs on 12 August: departs KEF at 10:30, stops in Reykjavík at 11:30.

Arriving by Car

  • When arriving at Rif Airport to park, you'll be issued a vehicle decal based on your accommodation and receive instructions from the attendant at the checkpoint.
  • Cars cannot be brought into the campsite itself.
  • Park in the designated lot and take the shuttle to load your belongings and get to your camping spot.

Parking

  • Off-site parking at Rif Airport: BIRF, W57J+33Q, Flugplatz, 360 Rif.
  • The main lot is park-in-and-stay for the duration of the festival.
  • A day visitor lot is available for in/out flexibility.
  • Parking pass required: US$50.

Box Office

9 Aug
Camping box office, outside the Daybreak hub · 12:00 – 22:00
10–12 Aug
Camping box office, outside the Daybreak hub · 10:00 – 22:00
13–15 Aug
Festival box office, next to the main gate · 12:00 – 22:00
  • From 13 August the camping box office is closed. Collect your credentials at the festival box office next to the main gate.
  • Guests not arriving on shuttles must plan to arrive within these hours.
  • Guests arriving on shuttles will receive their credentials upon arrival, regardless of time.
  • Questions: hallo@icelandeclipse.com

Local Shuttle

  • Runs every 30 minutes to an hour, looping between the festival grounds, Rif Freezer, the Ólafsvík pool and shop, and the festival parking area.
  • First and last departures vary by day — see the local shuttle times.
  • Eclipse day (12 August): reduced service, expect delays, and no shuttle between 17:00 and 18:30.

Campground Zones

  • Daybreak zone — Easy Camping, Base Glamping, BYO Tent, Grab n Go, and Self Drive guests.
  • Moonrise zone — Premium Glamping, Turnkey RV, and Turnkey Camper guests.
  • Wristbands will be checked at entry points.

Food & Market

  • Breakfast and light lunch options available for purchase at the hubs from 9–11 August.
  • Market vendors open from 11 August.
  • Food vendors open 12:00 – 04:00 during the festival (12–15 August).
  • Stock up on groceries in Reykjavík or Borgarnes on the drive in.
  • An N1 store will be available with gas canisters, drinks, snacks, and more.

Campsite Hubs

  • Hot water available in both the Daybreak and Moonrise hubs.
  • Charging stations available in both hubs.
  • Wi-Fi available in both hubs.
  • Bring a power bank or solar charger as backup.

Showers

  • Showers available at 2,000 ISK per use.

ATM

  • ATMs available at the Mayor's office in Hellissandur and in Ólafsvík.

Alcohol

  • The limit is one case of beer and one box of wine per person.
  • A limited personal quantity of spirits is permitted.
  • No glass containers.
  • The Duty Free store at KEF is located after Customs and just before baggage claim. The Duty Free store in the terminal is for departures only.

Substances

  • Detection dogs will be on site. Substances are not permitted.

Accessibility

  • Accessibility credentials will be provided during check-in.
  • Accessible restrooms across the site.
  • Designated accessible viewing platforms at stages.
  • First row of the local shuttle reserved for guests with accessibility needs.
  • Mobility transport will be available on site — additional information will be shared at check-in.

Laundry

  • No laundry facilities on site.
  • Hand wash and hang dry only.

Weather & Packing

  • Pack layers, a waterproof jacket, and warm sleepwear.
  • August temps: 8–15°C days, 5–8°C nights.
  • Sleep mask recommended (it barely gets dark in August).
  • For charging phones, cameras and computers you need a standard European two-round-prong adapter (type C or F).
  • Iceland runs 230V. Leave US hair dryers, curling irons, clothing steamers and electric toothbrushes at home — they will burn out, overheat, break or cause a fire. Hair dryers are provided in the Moonrise hub.
  • Full packing guide available in the Guides in this app.

Cameras

  • Personal cameras welcome for eclipse viewing on 12 August.
  • Eclipse glasses provided to all attendees.

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