GlacierHighlandsTungnafellsjökull
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About
Tungnafellsjökull is an ice cap in the Vatnajökull Group, the Highlands.
It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Tungnafell mountain.
Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.
Map of Tungnafellsjökull
Tungnafellsjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7300°N, 17.9200°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Nearest town- Hrafnagil — 95.1 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 204 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 53 mapped places within 20 km
Tungnafellsjökull weather and conditions
At Tungnafellsjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -6°C), mostly clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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What does the name Tungnafellsjökull mean?
What type of glacier is Tungnafellsjökull?
Is Tungnafellsjökull part of a bigger glacier system?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Köldukvíslarjökull17 km
- 2Rjúpnabrekkujökull19 km
- 3
Skaftárkatlar33 km - 4
Hofsjökull43 km - 5Tungnaárjökull46 km
Waterfalls
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
Hot Springs
Pool hot spring
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.
Geothermal spot
Natural hot spring
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…
F-Roads
The longest highland road
Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Wirth · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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
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