Mountain · West Iceland
Tungustapi
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Tungustapi is 173 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 37 min by car.
- Tungustapi rises to 130 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Tungustapi is Hvammstangi.
- Tungustapi is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 130 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
| From Reykjavík | 173 km by road, about 2 h 37 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.2571° N, 21.7995° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Tungustapi?
Tungustapi is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 130 metres above sea level.
Where is Tungustapi?
Tungustapi is at 65.2571° N, 21.7995° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Breiðarvatn, a lake about 7.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tungustapi from Reykjavík?
Tungustapi is 173 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 37 min by car.
How do I get to Tungustapi?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tungustapi, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
Does it cost anything to visit Tungustapi?
We have not verified a fee for Tungustapi. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Tungustapi?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 119 minutes' drive from Tungustapi. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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