Breiðdalssetur
Small but fascinating cultural and geological centre exploring East Iceland’s volcanic history and two internationally significant scholars.
About Breiðdalssetur
Breiðdalssetur contains exhibitions covering the remarkable geology beneath East Iceland, including the use of drill cores to investigate lava sequences and volcanic systems. Dedicated rooms explore volcanologist George P. L. Walker, whose research in East Iceland contributed to understanding plate tectonics, and Breiðdalur-born scholar Stefán Einarsson.
Our practical tips
✓This is especially worthwhile before exploring the waterfalls and volcanic landscapes of Breiðdalur.
✓The George Walker exhibition explains why East Iceland became so important to modern volcanology.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Located in the old cooperative building in Breiðdalsvík.