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Tungnaárjökull

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Tungnaárjökull is a mountain glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, the Highlands.

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Tungnaárjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3240°N, 18.0790°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 35.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 62 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 188 km in a straight line
What else is close: 10 mapped places within 20 km

Tungnaárjökull weather and conditions

At Tungnaárjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 3°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 14:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Tungnaárjökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Can I walk on Tungnaárjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Tungnaárjökull 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 Tungnaárjökull?

Tungnaárjökull is located in Highlands. 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 Tungnaárjökull?

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

Is Tungnaárjökull 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.Hvítárfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

41 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

46 km·~55 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Ófærufoss

48 km·~57 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

34 km·~40 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

60 km·~72 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

60 km·~72 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

60 km·~72 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Blágil

26 km·~31 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Skælingar

44 km·~53 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Nýidalur

46 km·~55 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hólaskjól

53 km·~63 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

110 km·~132 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

110 km·~133 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

125 km·~150 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

59 km·~71 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

60 km·~72 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

68 km·~82 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

85 km·~102 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
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