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Rjúkandi

Westfjords214 km from Reykjavík

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Rjúkandi is a waterfall on the Hvalá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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66.0653°N, 21.7516°W · Westfjords

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Rjúkandi weather and conditions

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4°Cclear · feels -4°C12 m/sgusts 209 h 38 mdaylight · 08:23 – 18:02
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

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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
Reserve −12%

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hvalárfoss1 km
  2. 2Gljúfrabúi2 km
  3. 3Húsárfoss2 km
  4. 4Rjúkandisfoss2 km
  5. 5Djúpavíkurfoss16 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Krossnes11 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur15 km
  3. 3Hákarlavogur21 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Norðurfjörður9 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hólmavík41 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Drangsnes44 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð41 km
  2. 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar44 km
  3. 3Nettó62 km
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Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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How do I get to Rjúkandi?
Rjúkandi is located in Westfjords. 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.

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All waterfalls34 waterfalls in Westfjords, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
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