A feast of fun in Reykjavik

The ancient Viking feast of Thorrablot is now a popular option for winter holidaymakers in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Best described as an unusual meat-feast, Thorrablot often comprises the head of a ram complete with eyes and pickled testicles.

Among the other dishes available in Reykjavik are blodmor, a congealed lump of sheep's blood mixed with lard and wrapped the stomach of a ram.

Whale steaks, sheep offal, selshreifar or seal flippers and rotten Greenland shark meat are often laid on too, which may give those travelling to Iceland something different to try.

To wash it all down is the national drink of Iceland known as brennivin or burning wine. This is a type of schnapps made from potato and caraway seeds, which is consumed after sampling the putrefied shark meat.

The food is usually consumed during the ancient Nordic month of Thorri in January and February, so those who hop on a flight to Reykjavik in the new year may wish to get involved.

After the meal, it is time for group games, old songs and stories, before a dancing session that lasts well into the night.

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