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Tungnafellsjökull

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Tungnafellsjökull

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

About

Tungnafellsjökull is a icecap glacier upon a volcano of the same name in Iceland. The volcano is also known as Vonarskarð.

The scale is hard to grasp. These ice giants have been here longer than human civilization.

Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Tungnafellsjökull

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

Tungnafellsjökull — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Tungnafellsjökull, no lookalikes. Search YouTube

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Nearby

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Gýgjarfoss

Gýgjarfoss

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70 km away

Hot Springs

Laugafell

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

38 km away

Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

66 km away

Hveradalir

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

66 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

66 km away

Campsites

Nýidalur

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

7.4 km away

Laugafell

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

38 km away

Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

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

61 km away

Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

66 km away

Services

Hrauneyjar

Olís fuel station

88 km away

Freysnes

Orkan fuel station

96 km away

Mývatn

Orkan fuel station

102 km away

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

ÓB fuel station

104 km away

Frequently
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Can I walk on Tungnafellsjökull without a guide?
No. Crevasses on Tungnafellsjökull 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 Tungnafellsjökull?
Tungnafellsjökull 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 Tungnafellsjökull?
Tungnafellsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Is Tungnafellsjökull 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.
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