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About Iceland

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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<-Gonguskardsa is a hiking-trail ->

GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.7475° N 19.6426° W

River Gonguskardsa is a run off river, which spills into the Skaga Bay, just north of town Saudarkrokur. Its average flow is 3-5 m³/sec, and the drainage area is close to 167 km³. The demand for electricity increased according to the growth of the community, and in 1922 a diesel generator was installed in 1922.

The town’s people were highly interested in harnessing their river, and a law was passed in the Parliament (Althing) to consign The National Electric Power Works (RARIK) to build a 1,500 Hp power station on the river. RARIK subcontracted a construction company to build it, but the staff of RARIK designed the generators and the grid. The construction work went on during the years 1947-49. A steel reinforced concrete dam was built 2 km northwest of the town, and a 2,3 km long water pipeline (2,2 km of wood) was connected to the power station. Its diameter is 1,350 mm and 1,200 mm.

The power station itself was built in the northern part of town, and a 1,000 Hp generator was installed. Below it, a 29 m long discharge channel directs the outlet to the sea. The power station was inaugurated on December 8th 1949. At the same time, the much smaller River Sauda Plover Station was closed.town, and a 1,000 Hp generator was installed. Below it, a 29 m long discharge channel directs the outlet to the sea. The power station was inaugurated on December 8th 1949. At the same time, the much smaller River Sauda Plover Station was closed.

Above the dam, a small reservoir was created. It was too small to ensure the winter operation of the power station and sometimes it is out of operation for months on end. In 1961, the power plant was enlarged by two 1,000 Hp MAK diesel generators.

Source: The State Energy Company.

Gonguskardsa in Icelandic

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT

Varmahlid
Saudarkrokur
Hofsos
Vallholmur
Mt Tindastoll
Selvik Cove
Reynistadur Church Farm
Reykjarholsskogur
Heradsvotn River
Maps of North Iceland
Map of Skagafjordur Area
Hofsos Pakkhus (Old Warehouse)
Drangey Island
Grof Church Skagafjordur
Self drive in the Skagafjordur District
HOFDAVATN
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GROF SKAGAFJORDUR
The convent of Reynistadur
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
HOFSOS SWIMMING POOL
KOLKUOS
Arctic Coast Way 3 Saudarkrokur via Hofsos to Siglufjordur
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
HOFDI in SKAGAFJORDUR
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
GRETTISLAUG SKAGAFJORDUR
GLERHALLAVIK SKAGAFJORDUR
Murders and Executions North Iceland
Icelandic Immigrants
Icelandic Emigration Centre

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT

Maps of North Iceland
Mt. Glodafeykir
LAXA in SKEFILSTADAHREPPUR
SAEMUNDARA
HUSEYJARKVISL Angling
HOFDAVATN
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GLAUMBAER SKAGAFJORDUR FOLK MUSEUM
SELA CATCHMENT AREA
The convent of Reynistadur
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
HOFSOS SWIMMING POOL
KOLKUOS
Arctic Coast Way 3 Saudarkrokur via Hofsos to Siglufjordur
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
GELDINGAHOLT
VALLHOLMI

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT

Camping in Hofsos
Camping in Saudarkrokur
Trolli, Gonguskord Mountain hut TCS
Camping in Varmahlid
Maps of North Iceland
Guesthouse Puffin Palace Saudarkrokur
Guesthouse Mikligardur - Saudarkrokur
Guesthouse Reykir Skagafjordur
Hotel Varmahlid Skagafjordur
Luxury Hotels in North Iceland

Links in GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT