Sun Voyager
A gleaming steel sculpture like a Viking ship on the Reykjavik waterfront - a dreamboat pointing to the sun, a favourite city photo spot.
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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.
The Sun Voyager is a gleaming steel sculpture on the Reykjavik waterfront that resembles a stylised Viking ship, though its creator called it a dreamboat, an ode to the sun and a promise of undiscovered territory. Pointing out across the bay to the mountains, it is one of the most photographed spots in the city, especially at sunrise and sunset.
What you actually see
- The steel ship sculpture - the gleaming abstract vessel on the shore.
- The mountain view - Mount Esja and the bay beyond.
- Sunrise and sunset - the low sun behind the sculpture, the classic shot.
- The waterfront walk - the seaside path linking it to Harpa.
When to go
Year-round; sunrise and sunset light it beautifully, and in winter the northern lights can appear behind it. It is a quick stop on a waterfront stroll.
Honest expectations
It is a single sculpture, a five-minute photo stop rather than a long visit. It is popular, so it can be busy at sunset. Best combined with a waterfront walk to Harpa.
Nearby
Harpa concert hall is along the waterfront; the city centre is a short walk.
What to pack for Sun Voyager
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
