south iceland
About
Gamla Fjósið is located near Reykholt village, between Geysir and Flúðir. Menu: - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder (signature) - Fish of the day - Meat soup - Homemade cakes and desserts - Farm ingredients Price: Mains ~4,000-5,500 ISK Atmosphere: Converted barn, rustic-charming Open: Lunch & dinner (check seasonal hours) Access: - Route 30 (Golden Circle) - 10 min from Secret Lagoon - 20 min from Geysir Nearby: Secret Lagoon, Flúðir, Geysir, Gullfoss
📖 Story
Gamla Fjósið started as a family farm's cowshed. The owners converted the barn into a cozy restaurant serving traditional Icelandic food cooked by grandma's recipes. The signature dish is slow-cooked lamb shoulder that falls off the bone, served with potatoes and vegetables (~4,500 ISK). The atmosphere is rustic-charming with farm decor and friendly service. It's perfectly located on the Golden Circle route between Geysir and Flúðir, near Secret Lagoon. Many combine lunch here with Secret Lagoon visit. The food is hearty, authentic, homestyle Icelandic cooking.
✈️ Why Visit
Traditional Icelandic farm cooking in converted cowshed — slow-cooked lamb, homestyle cuisine on Golden Circle route.
💡 Did You Know?
Gamla Fjósið's recipes come from the family's grandmother — authentic generations-old Icelandic cooking.
Key Facts
Converted cowshed restaurant
Slow-cooked lamb signature
Family recipes
Golden Circle location
Near Secret Lagoon
📍 GPS Location
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