Heimaey, Iceland

Food & Nature of Heimaey

Icelandic Landscapes & Gourmet Cuisine Explore Heimaey on foot and discover modern Icelandic cuisine infused with global flavors. Meet your guide and set off on foot to see the lava fields of Eldfell, formed following the volcano’s eruption in 1973. Learn how the eruption reshaped the coastline of Heimaey and see the hardy vegetation that is slowly reclaiming the terrain. Next, continue to Næs, run by chef and cookbook author Gísli Matthías Auðunsson and his family, to discover the region’s culinary traditions—Heimaey is home to one of Iceland’s largest fishing fleets and surrounded by an area brimming with wild herbs and edible seaweed, which have become staples of its cuisine. Enjoy lunch at Næs, where the tapas-style plates use local island produce and high-quality ingredients from around the world to showcase modern Icelandic dishes with global influences. After lunch, return to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.