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Sun Voyager (Sólfar)
Best time to visit
Early morning for calm water and soft light, or after sunset in winter to see northern lights reflections on the sculpture and bay.
Budget tips
Free to visit, as an outdoor public sculpture; no entry fee and suitable for any budget. Combine with a self-guided walk along the seafront to avoid transport costs.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Architecture and design fans, Walkers and nature lovers
Plan your visit
15-30 minutes
About
Faits rapides: Gleaming stainless steel arcs catch the sunset and sea spray, making the whole piece look different every five minutes as clouds shift and waves roll in. Photographers love the scale change the curved ribs create, the tallest point rising roughly nine meters while the low, black plinth offers a perfect foreground for long-exposure shots.
Points forts: Sculptor Jón Gunnar Árnason conceived it as an ode to dreams and voyages, so walk its sweeping spine and you can almost hear imagined rigging and gull calls against the steel. Photographers often use three- to five-second exposures during blue hour to turn reflections into molten silver, a trick repeated across postcards and online galleries.
Insider tips
- Wear a windproof jacket and sturdy shoes, the shoreline can be cold and slippery.
- Get low on the western side for wide-angle shots that include Hallgrímskirkja and the bay.
- Visit early weekday mornings or late evenings to avoid tour bus clusters.
- Walk the coastal path toward Harpa to extend the visit without extra cost.
Cliquez pour réserver une visite guidée GRATUITE à pied à Reykjavík, Iceland
La meilleure façon de découvrir une ville avec un guide local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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