Tjörnes
About
Tjörnes is a peninsula situated at the northeast of Iceland, between the fjords of Öxarfjörður and Skjálfandi. Tjörnes is known for its particularly dense population of Rock Ptarmigan and the rich fossil record of Miocene - Pliocene age.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Cars & campers
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.
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
Tours near Tjörnes
Akureyri Whale Watching
Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Photos & videos
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Nearby
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.
Campsites
The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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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