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Tungnakvíslajökull

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Tungnakvíslajökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

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Tungnakvíslajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6500°N, 19.3467°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 16.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 30.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 138 km in a straight line
What else is close: 460 mapped places within 20 km

Tungnakvíslajökull weather and conditions

At Tungnakvíslajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 15:00 (Iceland time): 7°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:37). 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 Tungnakvíslajökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Can I walk on Tungnakvíslajökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Tungnakvíslajökull 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 Tungnakvíslajökull?

Tungnakvíslajökull is located in South Coast. 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 Tungnakvíslajökull?

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

Is Tungnakvíslajökull 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Slæðufoss

9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Efstifoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Miðfoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Stakkholtsgjá

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

16 km·~19 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

16 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

31 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

32 km·~38 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þvergil

6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Strákagil

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Þveraurar

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#4.Ármeningaflöt

7.1 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

17 km·~20 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F207 Lakagígavegur

17 km·~21 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

31 km·~37 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

51 km·~62 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

66 km·~79 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

45 km·~54 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

51 km·~61 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

55 km·~66 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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