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Tindfjallajökull

South Coast, IcelandDormant1462 m

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VolcanoSouth Coast

Tindfjallajökull

South Coast, IcelandDormant1462 m

About

Tindfjallajökull is a glacier in the south of Iceland whose name is also given to the underlying stratovolcano. Tindfjöll is a ridge that extends to the south of the glacier and is an alternative name for the volcano.

The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.

The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.

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Map of Tindfjallajökull

Tindfjallajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7928°N, 19.5806°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,462 m above sea level
Off the main road: 28.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 32.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 122 km in a straight line
What else is close: 268 mapped places within 20 km

Tindfjallajökull weather and conditions

At Tindfjallajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -6°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Tindfjallajökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Tindfjallajökull — photo by Martin Barth · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Martin Barth · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Is it safe to visit Tindfjallajökull?

Tindfjallajökull is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Tindfjallajökull?

Tindfjallajökull is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Tindfjallajökull?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Tindfjallajökull?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stigafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Gluggafoss

17 km·~21 min drive

Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As…

#4.Þórðarfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

32 km·~39 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsmörk - Slyppugil

7.6 km·~9 min drive

The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…

#2.Emstrur

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Camping Volcano Huts

11 km·~14 min drive

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

#4.Þórsmörk Langidalur

12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

12 km·~15 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

13 km·~15 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F223 Eldgjárvegur

14 km·~16 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#4.F207 Lakagígavegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

32 km·~39 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

52 km·~62 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

52 km·~63 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

40 km·~48 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

46 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Martin Barth · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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