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Formed by record-setting dams on the Jökulsá á Dal, Hálslón is one of Iceland’s largest artificial bodies of water, and now sits at the centre of a vast protected area.
Born in the Tungnahryggsjökull glacier, the Kolka river flows through dramatic northern valleys and supports fishing, power generation and village life.
Iceland stands apart for its reliance on geothermal and hydropower, fuels shaped by its remarkable geology. This achievement transformed daily life and industry nationwide.
Landsvirkjun, founded in 1965 and now fully owned by the Icelandic state, generates most of Iceland’s electricity through hydropower, geothermal, and wind plants.
