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Rjúkandi

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WaterfallWest Iceland

Rjúkandi

West Iceland, Iceland

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Rjúkandi is a waterfall on the Straumfjarðará river in West Iceland.

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Rjúkandi is in West Iceland at 64.8767°N, 22.7942°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Rjúkandi weather and conditions

At Rjúkandi in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:55). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· 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 Rjúkandi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Rjúkandi?

Rjúkandi is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Rjúkandi free to visit?

Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.

What is the best time to visit Rjúkandi?

Rjúkandi is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Sturlungalaug

21 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugargerðisskóli

19 km·~23 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

22 km·~26 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stykkishólmur

22 km·~26 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#4.Grundarfjörður

22 km·~27 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

22 km·~27 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

55 km·~66 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Breiðablik

7.6 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur

22 km·~26 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundarfjörður

22 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Arnarstapi

42 km·~50 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

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