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Rjúkandi waterfall93 m drop351 km from Reykjavík
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Rjúkandi

North IcelandRjúkandi waterfall93 m drop351 km from Reykjavík

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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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65.3336°N, 15.0795°W · North Iceland

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Rjúkandi weather and conditions

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2°Cfog · feels -1°C4 m/swind8 h 27 mdaylight · 08:31 – 16:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandGodafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 h
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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
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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
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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
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Gljúfrasmiður56 km
  2. 2Drekafoss78 km
  3. 3Dettifoss80 km
  4. 4Selfoss80 km
  5. 5Hafragilsfoss82 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Stuðlafoss20 km
  2. 2Bæjarfoss26 km
  3. 3Hengifoss28 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Múlaþing2 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir33 km
  3. 3Hveragil45 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Skjöldólfsstaðir3 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Hallormsstaður31 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Fellabær31 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó32 km
  2. 2Bónus32 km
  3. 3Kauptún48 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams