Restaurants in Golden Circle
Iceland's most famous tourist route, connecting three iconic natural wonders in an easy day trip from Reykjavik.
- Thingvellir National Park
- Geysir geothermal area
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Easy day trip from Reykjavik
Top Restaurants
Barnafoss Restaurant
A charming family-run cafe beside the magnificent Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, serving homemade Icelandic food from their own farm.
golden-circleEfstidalur
A family-run dairy farm restaurant in the Golden Circle, where you eat homemade food and ice cream while watching the cows being milked through a glass wall.
Fridheimar
A working tomato greenhouse on the Golden Circle where you eat tomato soup surrounded by growing vines -- one of Iceland's most unique dining experiences.
Graena Kannan (Solheimar Eco-Village)
An organic cafe set inside a converted greenhouse at Iceland's pioneering Solheimar eco-village, serving locally grown food and freshly roasted coffee in a setting unlike any other in the country.
Activities & Tours
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Golden Circle8 hoursGolden Circle Classic Day Tour
Iceland's most popular day tour, visiting three iconic landmarks: Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO), the erupting Strokkur geyser, and the thundering Gullfoss waterfall — all in a single day from Reykjavik.
Golden CircleFull day (10 hours)Golden Circle & Horse Riding Combo
Combine Iceland's top sightseeing route with a memorable ride on an Icelandic horse, experiencing the unique tolt gait through stunning countryside.
Golden Circle10 hoursGolden Circle Small Group Tour with Kerid Crater
Experience Iceland's most iconic landmarks on a small group tour covering Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and the stunning Kerid Crater.
Attractions
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Golden Circle20-40 minutesFaxi (Vatnsleysufoss)
A wide, gentle waterfall on the Tungufljot River, located just off the Golden Circle route. Faxi is 80 metres wide and 7 metres tall, known for its fish ladder, salmon fishing, and peaceful picnic area.
Golden Circle1-2 hoursGjáin
Gjáin is a hidden oasis in the Thjorsardalur valley — a sheltered ravine filled with small waterfalls, streams, and lush green vegetation. Often compared to a fairy-tale landscape, it remains one of South Iceland's best-kept secrets.
Golden Circle1-2 hoursGullfoss
Gullfoss is one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls — a massive two-tiered cascade where the Hvítá river plunges 32 metres into a narrow canyon. Part of the Golden Circle, it combines raw power with dramatic beauty and a compelling conservation story.
Dining in Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a roughly 300-kilometre loop from Reykjavik that takes in three of Iceland's most celebrated sights: Thingvellir National Park where the tectonic plates visibly drift apart, the erupting Geysir geothermal area, and the thundering Gullfoss waterfall. As the most visited route in Iceland, dining options are more tourist-oriented than elsewhere — but quality spots do exist, particularly near the Geysir area and in the small towns along the route.