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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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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

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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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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Skeidsfoss Power Plant

River Fljotaa has its sources in the northern mountains of the Ogres’ Peninsula, especially just south of the Lagheidi Moorland. It runs through the Stifla Area, a unique valley, 2 km long and 1 km wide. Its northern mouth is blocked by high mounds through which the river has broken. The river then spills into Lake Miklavatn and eventually into the cove Fljotavik. River Fljotaa is a run off river and thus unreliable. Its drainage area is about 110 km².

The people of the small fishing town Siglufiord started thinking about harnessing the river rather early in the 20th century, and in 1935 the town council was permitted to build and operate a power station on it and build a high voltage grid.

Skeidfoss Power Station I

The construction work started in 1942. A dam was built in the gorge, 300 m above the river’s entrance of the mound area Stifluholar. A 2,350 Hp (1,8 MW) Francis generator was installed, and enough space was left for another one of the same size. During World War II, construction work was disrupted, but the plant was inaugurated on March 29th 1945. The second generator was installed in August 1954 and the combined generation was 3,2 MW.

Skeidfoss Power station II

Further exploitation of River Fljotaa was considered in the early sixties and a 1,7 MW plant was planned on River Stora-Thvera. The construction work started in 1974. A 20 m long dam with a salmon ladder was built of concrete and on both sides earth dams and dykes were constructed. A 1 km long channel was excavated to supply the main reservoir, and a 520 m long concrete pipe, 2 m in diameter, to feed the generators A 85 m long steel pipe, also 2 m in diameter, continues from the tower to the station house. The total drop of this plant is about 30 m. It was inaugurated on October 20th 1976.

RARIK took over the operation of both power plants on April 7th 1991 and immediately started restoration and much needed maintenance. Power station II underwent a thorough reparation in 1995 and one year later it was equipped with remote control instruments.

Photo Credit: Orkusalan.is

About Iceland