Since 1890 the Vogar family has run a farm, today they have 120 sheep, 40 cows, and welcome tourists to enjoy a slice of their life. Whether you’re looking for a nights rest in the guesthouse or a meal at Vogafjós Cowshed Café, this is a delightful place to stop in the Mývatn area.
After a long day of hiking and sightseeing, I wouldn’t feel out of place eating beside the livestock.
Especially when they have adorable friendly faces like this.
Some people might be put off by the idea of bovine dining companions, but in reality the restaurant isn’t exactly in the barn, just connected right beside it. The dining area is very clean and has a wonderful atmosphere.
If you can pick a spot by the window, the lovely and relaxing view stretches out to the lake.
The food offered is farm fresh. Homemade smoked fish, geysir rye bread baked in the ground by geothermal heat, and mozzarella courtesy of the cows in the shed. To sample a bit of everything local, we split a few small dishes. The dill cured arctic char was perfection, rich and flavorful.
Geysir bread served with salted butter had a very unique taste to it, stronger and more interesting than I could imagine from a simple slice of bread.
The delicious namesake Vogar sandwich came on home baked bread, Mývatn mozzarella, tomato, and leek paired with a fresh salad sprinkled with Mývatn cheese.
Well touted, but not a tourist trap – enjoy a real Icelandic farm to table experience.