Friðheimar Tomato Farm

Guests dining among the tomato plants at Friðheimar Rows of tomato plants growing at Friðheimar Friðheimar greenhouse restaurant Tomato dishes served at Friðheimar Icelandic horses at the Friðheimar stables

Friðheimar is a family-run greenhouse farm in Reykholt, best known for growing tomatoes year-round using Iceland’s renewable geothermal energy. Visitors can dine among the tomato plants, taste dishes made with produce grown on the farm, browse locally made products, and discover how greenhouse farming makes year-round cultivation possible in Iceland.

Open All year
Restaurant 11:30–16:00
Booking Required for restaurant
Parking Free
Time needed 1–2 hrs
Activities Guided tours available

Why visit?

  • Dine inside a working Icelandic tomato greenhouse
  • Taste dishes made with tomatoes grown on the farm
  • Discover how geothermal energy supports year-round greenhouse farming

What to Experience at Friðheimar

Greenhouse Restaurant · 60–90 min Enjoy a tomato-focused lunch surrounded by growing tomato plants
Little Tomato Shop · 10–15 min Browse locally made tomato, cucumber, and farm products
Vínstofa Friðheima · 30–60+ min Enjoy food and drinks inside one of the farm’s older greenhouses
Greenhouse Visit · Pre-booking required Learn how tomatoes are grown year-round using geothermal energy
Stable Visit · Pre-booking required Meet Icelandic horses and learn about their characteristics and five gaits

Best time to visit

Spring Apr – May A relaxed stop during a spring Golden Circle trip
Summer Jun – Aug The busiest season, with the greenhouses and farm in full activity
Autumn Sep – Oct A quieter time to combine the Golden Circle with lunch at the farm
Winter Nov – Mar A warm indoor experience during a winter Golden Circle trip

Facilities

Restrooms Available for guests at Friðheimar.
Accessibility The main restaurant, shop, and visitor areas are accessible.
Restaurants The Greenhouse Restaurant serves a tomato-focused lunch menu, while Vínstofa Friðheima offers additional food and drinks.
Shop The Little Tomato Shop sells products made from tomatoes, cucumbers, and other produce grown on the farm.

Tips & insights

  • Book the Greenhouse Restaurant in advance throughout the year
  • Allow around 1–2 hours for lunch and time to explore
  • Try the signature tomato soup with freshly baked bread
  • Greenhouse and stable visits are separate experiences and require advance booking