Owner Of Beloved Bæjarins Beztu Passes

Per MBL.is, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur owner Guðrún Björk Kristmundsdóttir died on September 1, 2025, at the National Hospital at Hringbraut at the age of 63.

We at the Grapevine send condolences to Guðrún’s family.

In addition to being a celebrated tourist spot, the downtown Reykjavík hot dog stand Bæjarins Beztu have been our friends and neighbours for 20 years, hosting us and feeding us in times of need.

Bæjarins Beztu has been in operation since 1937 and was founded by Guðrún’s grandfather. The business will continue to operate under the management of Baldur Ingi, Guðrún’s son, MBL.is reports.