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Rjúkandi

Rjúkandi waterfall93 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

About

Rjúkandi is a 93-meter waterfall on the Ysti-Rjúkandi stream in North Iceland.

It is visible from the Ring Road (Hringvegur) and is fed by the river Ysta-Rjúkandi.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Rjúkandi is in North Iceland at 65.3336°N, 15.0795°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Rjúkandi weather and conditions

At Rjúkandi in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 19:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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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How do I get to Rjúkandi?

Rjúkandi is located in North 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.

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Supermarkets

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Supermarket — supplies

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Gas stations

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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 →

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

Icelandic WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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