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Taste Icelandic flavours, from seafood to skyr.

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A taste of Iceland

Icelandic food has come into its own, built on pure ingredients like fresh seafood, lamb, skyr and produce grown with geothermal heat.

Food walks, farm visits and tastings let you discover everything from langoustine to rye bread baked in the ground.

Good to know

Food experiences run year round in Reykjavik and the towns, from city food walks to farm and brewery visits. Many pair beautifully with a day of sightseeing nearby.

Best season: Year round
Where to do it: Reykjavik · Akureyri · Hofn
Good for: Food lovers, couples, curious travellers
Booking: Local operators through Bókun
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What to expect

Pure northern flavours

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City food walks

Taste your way around Reykjavik's restaurants and bakeries with a local guide.

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Farm to table

Visit greenhouses and farms growing tomatoes and herbs with geothermal heat.

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Seafood and skyr

Sample langoustine in Hofn, fresh fish and the creamy dairy skyr.

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Good to know

Quick answers for planning.

What food is Iceland known for?

Fresh seafood, lamb, the creamy dairy skyr, rye bread baked in geothermal ground, and produce grown in geothermal greenhouses.

Are there food tours in Reykjavik?

Yes, guided food walks take you to local restaurants, bakeries and bars to taste a range of Icelandic specialities.

Can I visit a geothermal greenhouse?

Yes, farms in the south such as around Fludir welcome visitors to see tomatoes and vegetables grown with geothermal heat.

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