Friðheimar Tomato Farm
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
