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Tungnaá

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The Tungnaá is a river in the southern Highlands of Iceland. It flows from the western edge of Vatnajökull to the reservoir Sultartangalón, where it joins the Þjórsá.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Tungnaá

Tungnaá is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0970°N, 18.7201°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
19.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 48.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
156 km in a straight line
What else is close
99 mapped places within 20 km

Tungnaá weather and conditions

At Tungnaá in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 10 m/s gusting to 16 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:24, sunset 20:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Tungnaá?
Tungnaá is a river in South Coast, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.
Can you fish in Tungnaá?
Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.
Is Tungnaá safe to cross?
If Tungnaá is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.
When does Tungnaá run highest?
Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Skaftá17 km
  2. 2Jökulgilskvísl20 km
  3. 3Syðriófæra29 km
  4. 4Geirlandsá40 km
  5. 5Hverfisfljót42 km

Hot Springs

#1.Brennisteinsalda
20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River
20 km·~25 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Strútslaug
27 km·~32 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#2.Landmannalaugar
20 km·~24 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#3.Hólaskjól
22 km·~26 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#4.Landmannahellir
25 km·~30 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
47 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
77 km·~92 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
78 km·~93 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
87 km·~104 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
30 km·~36 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
47 km·~57 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes
75 km·~90 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal
77 km·~92 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 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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