Church, mosque or temple
Hallgrímskirkja
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík's tall, rocket-like church, with a tower you can ride up for rooftop views.
Monument · Iceland · Capital Region
Sun Voyager
A steel sculpture of a ship skeleton on the Reykjavík waterfront, facing the sea and Mount Esja.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Sun Voyager matters
Sólfar, or the Sun Voyager, is a gleaming steel sculpture that resembles a Viking ship. Its creator said it was a dream boat, an ode to the sun. It's on the seafront promenade, facing Mount Esja across the bay, and it's especially pretty at sunrise, sunset, and under the northern lights. A short walk from Harpa, it's an easy photo stop.
Talking points
- It's often described as a Viking ship, but the artist called it a dream boat.
- Mount Esja forms the backdrop across the bay.
- It's free to visit any time.
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