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Syðri-Tungnajökull

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GlacierEast Iceland

Syðri-Tungnajökull

East Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Syðri-Tungnajökull is in East Iceland at 65.5808°N, 14.7887°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 16 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Vopnafjörður — 19.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 373 km in a straight line
What else is close: 36 mapped places within 20 km

Syðri-Tungnajökull weather and conditions

At Syðri-Tungnajökull in East Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 22:30 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -5°C), fog, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:33, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Syðri-Tungnajökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

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Can I walk on Syðri-Tungnajökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Syðri-Tungnajökull are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Syðri-Tungnajökull?

Syðri-Tungnajökull is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Syðri-Tungnajökull?

Syðri-Tungnajökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Syðri-Tungnajökull shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bæjarfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Gljúfursárfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Lagarfoss

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Selárfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

33 km·~40 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

39 km·~47 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

51 km·~61 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Svartiskógur

13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg

13 km·~15 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

#4.Vopnafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún

19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

39 km·~47 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

40 km·~48 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Búðin

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Vopnafjörður

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

33 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fellabær

37 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi

40 km·~47 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community