south-iceland · Iceland
Geirland
About Geirland
Skemmtileg gönguleið er frá ferðaþjónustunni á Geirlandi að gömlu rafstöðinni í Vestur Skaftafellsýslu. Rafstöðin var byggð af Sigfúsi Vigfússyni á fyrsta aldarfjórðungi síðustu aldar og var starfrækt allt þar til Rafmagnsveitur Ríkisins fóru að sjá svæðinu fyrir rafmagni árið 1973. Sigfús var sjálfmenntaður raffræðingur sem kom að byggingu fjölda rafmagnsveita um land allt (1). Verið er að útbúa sýningu um rafvæðingu á svæðinu (2).
Did You Know?
- ✔Geirland was shaped by Iceland's powerful geological forces
- ✔Iceland's canyons are formed by a combination of volcanic activity and glacial erosion
- ✔The rock formations visible in the canyon walls tell the story of Iceland's geological past
Tours Near Geirland
Best-rated Iceland experiences — book with free cancellation
Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour
From $377.1
Book Now
Diamond Beach & Jökulsárlón Floating Glacier Guided Day Tour
From $1728.84
Book Now
Private Tour: South Coast of Iceland by SUV or Van from Reykjavik
From $820
Book NowAbout Geirland
Geirland is a canyon in south-iceland, carved by glacial forces over thousands of years. The canyon walls display striking geological formations typical of Iceland's volcanic landscape.
Why Visit
A dramatic geological formation showcasing Iceland's volcanic landscape.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
