Viðey Island
Viðey
A tranquil island just a few minutes away by ferry, home to an 18th-century stone house, a land art installation and Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower.
Viðey lies in the bay northeast of Reykjavík, about 5–10 minutes by ferry from the Skarfabakki pier. The island has the 18th-century Viðey stone house and a wooden church. The coastal trail passes Richard Serra’s basalt-column land art work “Milestone” and Yoko Ono’s “Imagine Peace Tower,” set up in memory of John Lennon. Every year, from Lennon’s birthday on October 9 to the anniversary of his death on December 8, the tower shines its beam of light into the night sky. Ferry departures are more frequent in summer and greatly reduced in winter, so check the timetable before setting out.
Opening hours
Depends on ferry schedule (more sailings in summer)
Nearby sights
- Höfði House
- Árbær Open Air Museum
- Sun Voyager
- Perlan
- Laugavegur
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)
- Harpa Concert Hall