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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

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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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BREIDDALSSETUR

Region: East Iceland
Coordinates: 64.7922307° N 14.020154° W

BREIÐDALSSETUR – Science and heritage centre Located in Breiddalsvík’s oldest house “Gamla Kaupfelagið”, built in1906:

Breiðdalssetur facilitates earth and literary research activities focused on East Iceland, as well as hosting exhibitions on geology, linguistics and local history. The exhibitions are about: The geology of Norðfjarðargong tunnel, newest tunnel in Iceland, science and the mineral Iceland spar, the writer and linguist Stefán Einarsson from Breiddalur valley (1897-1972), the geology and minerals of the Eastern Fjords and the world famous British volcanologist George P.L.Walker (1926-2005). Occasionally Breiðdalssetur centre is also called “the Walker Centre”.

Summer:

Breiddalssetur is open (20. June to 31. August):

Sundays to  Thursdays  from 12.00-16.00 Closed Fridays-and Saturdays.

Winter (1st September to 31th May):

Tuesdays  and Thursdays 14:00-16:00.

No entrance  fee.

Open by appointment

Breiddalssetur in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby BREIDDALSSETUR

Stodvarfjordur
Djupivogur
Faskrudsfjordur
Seley Island
Mt. Sandfell
Papey Island
Breiddalsvik
Maps of East Iceland
Maps-South-East-Iceland
Heydalir
KLEIFARVATN Breiddalur
GOLF CLUB FASKRUDSFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB DJUPIVOGUR
Petras Stone Mineral Museum
GAUTAVIK TRADING POST
BERUFJORDUR
BULANDSTINDUR
FASKRUDSFJORDUR SWIMMING POOL
FRENCH SAILORS IN ICELAND, Faskrudsfjordur
AURORAS ICELAND. Faskrudsfjordur
STODVARFJORDUR SWIMMING POOL
BREIDDALSVIK SWIMMING POOL
DJUPIVOGUR SWIMMING POOL
Langabud, Museum, Djupivogur
East Iceland Saga
HAFNARNES
BREIDDALUR CENTRAL VOLCANO
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby BREIDDALSSETUR

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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby BREIDDALSSETUR

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