Þórbergssetur
Cultural centre at Hali in Suðursveit in memory of the writer Þórbergur Þórðarson, with exhibitions on his life and the history of the district, and a restaurant.
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About the museum
Þórbergssetur opened on 1 July 2006 at Hali in Suðursveit, the birthplace of the writer Þórbergur Þórðarson (1888–1974). The centre was built in his memory and houses a reception, a dining hall, a shop and two exhibition halls. The building was designed by Sveinn Ívarsson and Jón Þórisson; Jón also designed the exhibition, and the actor Jón Hjartarson wrote the text.
In the west hall the life and work of Þórbergur and the history of Iceland during his lifetime are presented with information panels and stage sets that visitors can walk into. There you can see the baðstofa loft of the byre house at Hali as it was in his childhood, and his study at Hringbraut 45 in Reykjavík. The exhibition also describes the isolated life in south-east Iceland before 1960, with crossings of large rivers, subsistence farming and the close community of the residents.
In the east hall there are changing exhibitions and several objects connected with Þórbergur and his works. The restaurant serves, among other things, trout from the local area and lamb. The centre hosts groups with a varied programme, such as guided tours of the exhibition, storytelling sessions and readings from Þórbergur’s works.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the life and work of Þórbergur Þórðarson
- The baðstofa loft from Hali and his study at Hringbraut 45 as stage sets
- Exhibition on life in Suðursveit before 1960
- Restaurant serving food from the local area
- Programme for groups with guided tours and storytelling
Permanent exhibition
- Þórbergur Þórðarson og Suðursveit – Exhibition on the life and works of the writer and on life in Suðursveit before 1960, with information panels and stage sets.
- Founded
- 2006
Admission & discounts
| Adults | ISK 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | ISK 1,600Seniors and groups of 10 or more people |
| Seniors | ISK 1,600 |
| Groups (10+ people) | ISK 1,600 per personApplies to groups of 10 or more people. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
Þórbergssetur is on the Ring Road (Route 1), about 13 km east of Jökulsárlón.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
The restaurant in the building has a licence to serve alcohol; it offers coffee, home-baked cakes, soups, trout from Hali and lamb. There is a souvenir shop in the building.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups can book a guided tour of the exhibition, a storytelling session, a reading from Þórbergur’s works, a nature walk or a lecture. Accommodation for up to 70 people is available in three houses. Bookings by phone at +354 478 1078 or +354 867 2900. |