Þórbergssetur

Southeast Iceland was built in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarson (1888 – 1974), who was born in Hali.

Þórbergur Þórðarson, essayist, parodist, lyric poet, folklorist, autobiographer, storyteller, polemist, was a writer who evaded simple classifications. His eccentric personality permeates his every word and has secured him the enduring love of Icelandic readers. Born in 1889, in the far southeast corner of Iceland, much of his early life was spent in a rather haphazard search for means of livelihood: a fisherman, a day labourer and a starving bohemian in

Hali, 781

+354 867 2900 www.thorbergur.is

(Letter to Laura) was published in 1924 and with this work his future as a writer was determined. He is best remembered for his sense of humour, passion for the constructed language of Esperanto, and his charming works of autobiographical fiction.

In the centre, there is a heritage museum and unique exhibitions of the district and the writer Þórbergur Þorðarson, his life and work.

There's also a cozy restaurant, which offers coffee, homebaked cakes and other specialities such as gourmet Icelandic lamb and traditional lamb meat soup with bread.

Opening hours:

Summer 9am-9pm

Admission: ISK 1.500.

Discounts for groups.