Handpicked Iceland 5.0

TRAVEL BETTER

A group of discerning locals has carefully selected their favorite restaurants, cafés, bars, stores, and activities that offer authentic experiences, supporting sustainability and promoting local businesses.

You can consider HandPicked as your "local friend," as we only recommend places that we would proudly suggest to our closest friends.

GREEN TRAVEL GUIDE

As a company with a strong mission, we are committed to promoting a more sustainable way of traveling by supporting local and eco-friendly businesses.

We plant trees in our small forest annually, print our HandPicked guide in an environmentally conscious print shop in Iceland, and prioritize plastic-free distribution.

Gigi, the founder, has been advocating for sustainability and health through a magazine since 2010, when the HandPicked concept originated in an article spotlighting restaurants using local ingredients long before "local food" became a trend!

Since then, HandPicked has steadily expanded and evolved.

ENJOY IT FOR FREE

You will discover over 200 recommended HandPicked locations, both in Reykjavik and across Iceland.

REGULARLY UPDATED

We update our information annually. We make frequent visits to our HandPicked partners, dine, drink, explore, and engage in discussions to ensure everything meets our high standards.

SIMPLE PLEASE!

We detest complexity! The HandPicked App is incredibly simple and efficient; no sign-in is required to save your favorite places.

We adore the "Places nearby" feature and the map that provides an overview of the location types you seek and directions on how to get there.