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63.6500°N, 19.3467°W · South Coast
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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
Tours near Tungnakvíslajökull
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Glacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionTungnakvíslajökull weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Merkurjökull6 km
- 2
Steinsholtsjökull10 km - 3
Mýrdalsjökull11 km - 4
Sólheimajökull11 km - 5
Gígjökull13 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1
Seljavallalaug16 km
- 2Hot Spring Shower16 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur31 km
Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal31 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2Hvolsvöllur45 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Vestmannaeyjar51 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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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.
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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
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