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Sun Voyager, Reykjavik

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Monument Tourist Spot

Wander down to the harbor to see Sun Voyager, a massive sculpture of a dreamboat. Designed by Jon Gunnar Arnason in 1990, the stainless steel artwork resembles a Viking ship and is dedicated to the sun. The sculpture is close to shore and offers a view of Mount Esja across the harbor. More art installations dot the shore if you continue to walk along the water, but this sculpture is the highlight. Take a look at our Reykjavik trip itinerary planner to schedule your visit to Sun Voyager and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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Oldjack

It sists on the shoreline and is quite an impressive piece of stainless steel public art. There was little explanation about what it was to commemorate but interesting none the less. more »
DonnaZB

An excellent spot to see midnight sun in Reykjavik! We waited for almost midnight to get a glimpse of the midnight sun during summer and our efforts paid off! more »
dinnersistas

Worth a stop. The modernistic structure of a Viking Ship is located on the Harbour in suburban Reykjavik. A photographic "kodak" stop. more »

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Kevin Hatcher

Great place to go for a walk too. Nice views over towards Esja. If you go here for the sunset be aware that there will be lots of photographers trying to get "that shot" so you might get asked to not stand next to the monument! hahah! Enjoy it and watch as the sun goes down and catches the polished metal beautifully.

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Richard Hintz

Writing this more for the shore walk than explicitly the sculpture, though it's evocative of the setting. Chilly April evening making our way to the Opera House with its light show among a few other pedestrians and roller skaters, we stopped here for the obligatory photo. Get out of the hotel or tour bus and let the wind give you a sense of the place. Recommended

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Gordon Stein

An awesome sculpture. Set against the backdrop of Reykjavik Bay and the snow capped hills opposite. A great place for thoughts and reflection!

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Guðlaugur Kristmundsson

Fantastic spot, just close enough to Harpa and the downtown to be able to walk there and enjoying a bountiful view of the ocean, mountains, harbor, Harpa and other sites. The cost line just attracts you to walk further and you end up having one of the best stroll around there is.

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James Akehurst

The Sólfarið sculpture (Sun Voyager in english) is positioned on the coast near to the Reykjavik town centre. In good weather it is possible to see some hills/mountains over the other side of the bay. The sculpture is a very unique structure. It is meant to symbolise the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom. If you have time, it is worth a short walk along the coastline.

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