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Tjornes Fracture Zone

North Iceland, IcelandDormant

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Map of Tjornes Fracture Zone

Tjornes Fracture Zone is in North Iceland at 66.3090°N, 17.1180°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 12.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Kópasker — 29.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 329 km in a straight line
What else is close: 13 mapped places within 20 km

Tjornes Fracture Zone weather and conditions

At Tjornes Fracture Zone in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 19:30 (Iceland time): 8°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 19:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Tjornes Fracture Zone

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Is it safe to visit Tjornes Fracture Zone?

Tjornes Fracture Zone 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 Tjornes Fracture Zone?

Tjornes Fracture Zone is in North Iceland. 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 Tjornes Fracture Zone?

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 Tjornes Fracture Zone?

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

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2Krafla65 km
3Leirhnjúkur67 km
4Víti68 km
5Gígur82 km

Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Æðarfossar

39 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Landsendafoss

51 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hólmárfossar

55 km·~66 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ostakarið

30 km·~36 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

31 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Goldfish Pond

34 km·~41 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

40 km·~48 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Mánárbakki

12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

#2.Camping 66.12° North

12 km·~15 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Kópasker

30 km·~36 min drive

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

30 km·~36 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

32 km·~38 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

63 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kópasker

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsavík

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

42 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Raufarhöfn

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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