Tomatoes Horticulture Innovations & Horse Show

OVERVIEW

Drop by a family-owned farm that grows tomatoes year-round and breeds horses, an unusual enterprise that makes for a fascinating experience. To reach the farm, you will drive along the Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most spectacularly scenic roads. You will see more natural wonders at Geysir, a geothermal area with dozens of hot springs and geysers, and at Gullfoss, a glacially fed roaring waterfall. Both demonstrate the sheer power of nature. Farther inland, you will find Fridheimar, a farm that uses artificial lighting to grow organic tomatoes in greenhouses. The tomato varieties range from heirlooms to sweet gourmet piccolos, whose seeds are imported from Provence. The tomatoes are exceptionally tasty as you will discover while enjoying a tomato-based lunch in one of the greenhouses. Later, you will watch sure-footed Icelandic horses display their five gaits. These unique smallish horses are descended from ones brought to Iceland more than a millennium ago.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a thriving family-owned farm that grows tomatoes year-round and breeds Icelandic horses.
• Enjoy an organic tomato-based lunch in one of the farm’s greenhouses.
• Watch Icelandic horses demonstrate their unique ability to travel at five different gaits.
• Observe the hot springs and spewing geysers at the geothermal area Geysir.
• Feel the sheer power of the glacial-fed waterfall Gullfoss while admiring its grandeur.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.