Originally Posted by
saccosekk
If you're visiting the Westfjords, the Heydalur Country Hotel was one of the most memorable stays I've had in a while. They often have a semi-tame Arctic fox on the property, depending on the season, as well as convenient hot springs.
I was fortunate to have my camera at the ready when this cheeky chap made a visit!
Closer to the beaten path, but if you are doing the golden circle tour, there is a geothermally powered greenhouse growing tomatoes on the way back just off the 35 road, Friðheimar Farm. They have a restaurant inside where they have the most incredible tomato-based dishes. Best Bloody Mary and tomato soup I've ever had in my life!
The tomato farm is great!! I loved the bread with butter and some pickled cucumber shreds mmmm yummy.
Besides the food, you eat by the tomato plants and you can also check the bee farm they got. This is quite unique as these bees were brought exclusively from The Netherlands if I remember correctly. The story of the place is also very interesting as growing plants in Iceland is not an easy thing to do. Everything above the grown has many chances to die due to the climate conditions.