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The Official Tourist Guide - East Iceland

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HISTORY & MUSEUMS<br />

Breiðdalssetur<br />

Breiddalssetur is a research and knowledge center divided into three<br />

main divisions, Geology Museum based on the works of Dr G.P.L<br />

Walker who worked exstensivly in the Breiðdalur area and the ancient<br />

Breiðdalur volcano. A section on Linguistics based on the works of<br />

Dr Stefán Einarsson from Höskuldsstaðir in Breiddalur, who’s research<br />

on the <strong>Iceland</strong>ic language are of great value, and thirdly the historical<br />

community of Breiddalur through the history of the Gamla Kaupfélagið<br />

(old trade center).<br />

Location Sæberg 1 , 760 Breiðdalsvík<br />

Open<br />

Open 13:00 - 17:00 pm, 7 days a week, from<br />

June 1st – August 31st or by arrangement.<br />

Phone (+354) 861 4392 / 470 5565<br />

Email mcp@breiddalur.is<br />

Website www.breiddalssetur.is<br />

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