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Tungufoss

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Tungufoss

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Tungufoss is a waterfall on the Kaldakvísl river in the Reykjavík area of Iceland.

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Driving conditions

Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

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30 min stop

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Cost to visit

Free

No fees

Entry: Free

Parking: Free

No booking

Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

Dacia Duster 4x4

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual

FuelPetrol/diesel

5,355 kr6,300 kr/day

VW Caravelle

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Key Camper Wild Duo

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual

5,304 kr6,240 kr/day

Tours near Tungufoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Glacier & Golden Circle

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours

PickupReykjavík

ActivitySnowmobile

VehicleSuper Jeep

Photos & videos

Hlauptungufoss, Island — Tungufoss — video poster — Hlauptungufoss, Islandmein-wasserfall

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Hot Springs

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Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

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Swimming_pool hot spring

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Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

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Campsites

3.1 km·~4 min drive

The Mosskogar camping site is located in a peaceful grove in Mosfellsdalur.

#2.Mosfellsbær

3.1 km·~4 min drive

The camp site in Mosfellsbær has good facilities for tents, folding campers, trailers and…

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4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

6 km·~7 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

1.6 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mosfellsbær

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

2 km·~2 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Barðastaðir

4.3 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →

1 tours near Reykjavík Area

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How do I get to Tungufoss?

Tungufoss is located in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Tungufoss 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 Tungufoss?

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

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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

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