Fridheimar Restaurant - an Unusual Place for Tomato Lovers

Fridheimar (Fríðheimar) is a visitor-friendly restaurant and tomato farm located in southern Iceland. It is primarily known for its fresh, delicious and organically raised vegetables, but the owners also engage in (small) horse breeding.

Unusual tomatoes grown in Fríðheimar

What is the secret of Fridheimar tomatoes? When growing vegetables, the farm’s employees follow their own all-organic Horticulture philosophy. Everything about the tomatoes – heating the greenhouses, getting water, even pest control – is carried out in a modern but strictly organic manner. The greenhouses operate continuously, all year round, regardless of adverse weather conditions. Visitors to Fríðheimar can not only tour the greenhouses and taste the products, but also learn the details of this specific cultivation technique up close.

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riðheimar (a total of 5,000 m² greenhouses) yields an average of one tonne of tomatoes per day and an annual harvest of 370 tons!

Tomato soup, tomato ice cream

There is a restaurant serving dishes based on tomatoes grown in greenhouses. Menu items include:

Fridheimar tomato soup served with sour cream, homemade bread, cucumber salsa, butter and fresh herbs;
tortilla baked on a stone with tomato, basil and mozzarella;
fresh ravioli pasta with homemade tomato sauce and pesto;
fresh mussels cooked in a special tomato seafood sauce;

A real hit, however, are tomato desserts and drinks:

green tomato and apple pie à la Friðheimar with whipped cream,
homemade tomato ice cream à la Friðheimar,
cheesecake with green tomato, cinnamon and lime jam
and Friðheimar tomato beer

Horses in Frídheimar

The owners of the farm not only produce tomatoes, but also breed Icelandic horses.

Not everyone knows that they are a special breed. Why? While most horses in the world have only four gaits, Icelandic horses have as many as five. Such a characteristic makes them very popular for dressage. Icelandic horses are also smaller and sturdier than others, and (reportedly) much more sociable and intelligent.

The Fríðheimar grounds include an equestrian center with reception facilities, stabling for 20 horses, and an outdoor arena with seating for 120 spectators.

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ridheimar arranges horseback riding shows in as many as 14 different languages, accompanied by live Icelandic music.

Fríðheimar – tips and practical information

Fríðheimar cultivates sustainably with an emphasis on ecological and social benefits.
Visits to the greenhouses are available year-round.
The greenhouse is open year-round.
The restaurant is open daily from 12pm to 4pm, year-round. If you plan to visit the farm in the summer, consider booking a table in advance. Without a reservation, you can sit at the bar table.
The restaurant is open for dinner.
Meetings with Icelandic horses are available from May 1 to September 30. Advance reservations are required.
There is also a culinary souvenir store on the farm.
Fridheimar is located in Reykholt, on Road 35, in the so-called Golden Circle, about 10 km northwest of Fludir. The drive from Reykjavik is nearly 100 km and a 1:30 hr drive.
You can see more directly on the restaurant’s website: Fridheimar