Exploring Friðheimar Tomato Farm

When visiting Iceland over the years - we have always stopped by this place to have a bit of a wander, and pick up some tomato sauce for pasta that evening.

The Friðheimar Tomato Farm is more than an attraction; it's a delightful working attraction and definitely worth a quick stop off.

TL;DR

There is ample parking, an opportunity to enter one of the greenhouses - where there is a restaurant, shop and tomato vines.

Its fantastic to see how the tomatoes that need a warm mediterranean climate are grown in such a harsh climate. It's not simple - as heat, light, water and bees are combined carefully to make growing a success.

A Taste of Freshness

At Friðheimar, tomatoes truly shine. Tomato based lunches are served in the restaurant, the shop sells an excellent tomoato sauce - perfect on its own with pasta.

At Friðheimar, the principle has been to grow tomatoes with optimum taste quality, while maintaining eco-friendly standards. The tomatoes are now grown all year, using state-of-the-art technology in an environmentally-friendly way. Green energy, pure water and biological pest controls make for tasty and healthy tomatoes.

Each greenhouse is managed for heat, humidity, carbon dioxide and lighting, together with water and fertiliser.

Dining Experience

There are many restaurants based in the same greenhouse where the food was grown - but that is what you've got here. The temperature is just right as well - especially when contrasted with a cold Icelandic day..

One standout menu item is the tomato soup, a seasonal favourite served hot, making it the perfect dish for Icelandic days that turn chilly.

Parking Made Easy

Parking is easy - with a large car park near the road, and then a short walk down to the green houses.

The Buzz About Bees @ Friðheimar

On our first visit we were surprised to see the bees - but having read up on it - it is all so logical now. Understanding the essential role bees play in pollination, the farm integrates beekeeping into its agricultural practices.

The bee hives are not just educational; it’s a favourite spot for children and adults alike, who can observe the bees in action.

Friðheimar’s joke that the bees are staff. They have around 1200 bumble bees, working to pollinate the flowers on the tomato plants so that the crops will be good.

Each bee can pollinate 2,000 flowers per day.

Don't drive by - call in

I promise you - just a short visit will be very enjoyable.

Happy travels!