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Budir black church on Snaefellsnes peninsula with mountains
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Búðir Black Church

64.8217° N · 23.3840° W
Snæfellsnes
TOTALITY
1m 57s
10-yr Aug 12
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About

The iconic black wooden church at Búðir sits on an open lava field on the south coast of Snæfellsnes, with sweeping views south and southwest across Faxaflói bay — directly along the eclipse sun's bearing. The stark contrast of the black church against the darkened eclipse sky makes this a photographer's dream spot. Hotel Búðir provides upscale services nearby.

Contact times · UTC
C1Partial begins16:45:25
C2Totality begins17:46:15
MAXMaximum17:47:13
C3Totality ends17:48:12
C4Partial ends18:44:31
Logistics
ParkingParking at Hotel Búðir and near the church. Free.
ServicesOn site / nearby
SignalPatchy · check carrier
TerrainOpen lava field with mossy ground. Flat terrain around the church.
AccessDrive-up