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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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64.0970°N, 18.7201°W · South Coast

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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

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Landmannalaugar Guided Hike - Meet on Locationfrom 25.990 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hHighlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hCaminata Glaciar en Sólheimajökull. Encuentro en el sitio (Solo en Español)from 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 minGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hIce Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 hLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Tungnaá weather and conditions

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-1°Covercast · feels -4°C2 m/swind8 h 46 mdaylight · 08:36 – 17:22
In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Tungnaá — photo by Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

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

  1. 1Ófærufoss16 km
  2. 2Tungnaárfellsfoss18 km
  3. 3Sigöldugljúfur20 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Brennisteinsalda20 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra20 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River20 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar30 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur47 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Árnes75 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör47 km
  2. 2Krónan77 km
  3. 3Krambúð78 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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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.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams