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Viðey Island (Imagine Peace Tower)
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Early evening during the official lighting season, October 9 to December 8, for the Imagine Peace Tower beam; late afternoon in summer for golden light and active seabirds.
Conseils budget
Ferry to Viðey is paid, expect around 1,200-1,500 ISK roundtrip; check the Reykjavík City Card and seasonal ferry passes, they sometimes include the island and save money if visiting museums too.
Recommandé pour
Art lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Couples
Planifiez votre visite
2-3 hours
À propos
Faits rapides: A narrow column of intense white light climbs into the sky, powered by 15 xenon lamps that punch through low clouds and can be spotted from miles away. Expect a short ferry of roughly 20 minutes to leave you on a windswept shore where seabirds wheel and basalt crunches underfoot.
Points forts: Yoko Ono arranged for the light to burn annually between October 9 and December 8, commemorating John Lennon's life, and the beam is also lit on New Year's Eve and a handful of other meaningful dates. From the shore you can hear a low electrical hum, feel a subtle vibration underfoot and watch the beam slice the clouds into silver ribbons, a quiet spectacle that often draws small, hushed gatherings.
Conseils d'initiés
- Dress in windproof layers and waterproof shoes, weather changes quickly on the exposed shore.
- Bring a tripod or steady surface for night photos of the Imagine Peace Tower and the Reykjavík skyline.
- Check the official lighting schedule before planning a night visit, the beam is only lit on specific dates.
- Arrive on the first or last ferry of the day to avoid midday tour groups and enjoy quieter walking trails.
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