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Tjaldaneshyrna

West Iceland, Iceland

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PeninsulaWest Iceland

Tjaldaneshyrna

West Iceland, Iceland

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Tjaldaneshyrna is in West Iceland at 65.3682°N, 21.9781°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 590 (Skarðströnd)
Off the main road: 4.9 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Reykhólahreppur — 13.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 136 km in a straight line
What else is close: 88 mapped places within 20 km

Tjaldaneshyrna weather and conditions

At Tjaldaneshyrna in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Tjaldaneshyrna

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Where is Tjaldaneshyrna?

Tjaldaneshyrna is a peninsula in West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Tjaldaneshyrna?

Tjaldaneshyrna is in West Iceland. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Tjaldaneshyrna?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Tjaldaneshyrna?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gullfoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Ólafsdalsfossar

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Drifandagil Waterfall

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Arnarfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug

12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Einireykir

13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Miðjanes

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

13 km·~16 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Laugar í Sælingsdal

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site is located at Laugar in Sælingsdalur and is 16 km north of Búðardalur. The…

#4.Á, Skarðsströnd

20 km·~25 min drive

The camp site Á in Skardsstrond is in a beautiful location in west Iceland.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

48 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

48 km·~57 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykhólar

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Búðardalur

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hólmavík

39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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