- Address: 45 km east of Reykjavik;
- Phone: +354 483 4900.
In the town of Hveragerdi , not far from the capital of Iceland , is located a tourist attraction, which is undoubtedly worth a visit. To date, this restaurant is the Eye of Odin, and in the past - the famous greenhouse Eden.
How and why did the greenhouse become a restaurant?
The name Hveragerdi translates as "a garden of hot springs". There are many hot springs here, and before that the town was famous for its greenhouses, which were heated by warm volcanic waters, and in which exotic fruits and plants were grown all year round. The entire complex was called Eden. He attracted tourists not only because of his exposition of plants and the pleasant atmosphere, but also because of the opportunity to drink coffee for free and make sure that Icelandic bananas exist. However, after the crisis of 2008, the greenhouse went bankrupt, although it later resumed its activities, but in July 2011 it burnt to the ground. So ended the story of Eden, but not the history of this place. Now here is a restaurant. And not just a restaurant with European and Scandinavian cuisine, but a museum complex with numerous exhibits dedicated to the Old Norse culture, and, in combination, an information center. Here, various events are held on the theme of the ancient beliefs of the peoples of Northern Europe.
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What to see in the vicinity?
The town of Hveragerdi is built on the territory where there are many geysers. The most famous of them is the Griter Grit, which emits water several times a minute, however, while the water does not rise to a high altitude.
In addition, the nearby Hengidl volcano, in the vicinity of which there are many caves, dungeons and grottoes. In the Middle Ages, gangs of sea robbers hid in them, possibly even to this day in one of the caves hidden treasure. And, if earlier the glory of this place scared people away, now, many tourists want to see where the pirates lived.
In the town you will find a good gift shop. And also a museum of stones and minerals.
Where is?
Hveragerdi is included in the tourist route of the Golden Ring of Iceland, and is half an hour's drive from Reykjavik . The address where the greenhouses were located in this city, and now the restaurant, Austurmörk, 25.