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65.6419°N, 23.7662°W · Westfjords
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Getting there- Road 63 (Hálfdán)
Off the main road- 1.8 km from Route 63
Nearest town- Tálknafjörður — 3.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 187 km in a straight line
What else is close- 87 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Tunguvatn Talknafjordur
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionTunguvatn Talknafjordur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Nonhorn Und Hvesturdalur3 km - 2
Seljadalsskógi - Bíldudalur Waterfalls walk6 km - 3
Seljadalsá á Bíldudalur6 km - 4
Patreksfjördur11 km - 5
Patreksfjörður11 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð4 km
- 2Pollurinn10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður11 km
Fuel
- 1
Tálknafjörður3 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bíldudalur9 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Patreksfjörður11 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Tunguvatn Talknafjordur hike?
The Tunguvatn Talknafjordur trail is about 3.1 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Tunguvatn Talknafjordur trailhead?
Tunguvatn Talknafjordur is in Westfjords. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Tunguvatn Talknafjordur safe to hike alone?
Tunguvatn Talknafjordur sits 3.2 km from Tálknafjörður, and 1.8 km from Route 63. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 32 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Tunguvatn Talknafjordur?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · landakort / Wikiloc
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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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