Experts' Choice Award Sun Voyager
What the experts agree on
This iconic Viking ship sculpture dominates Reykjavik's waterfront with its striking metallic form. Experts agree sunset visits are magical, though morning trips offer solitude for climbing on it—a must-see that won't break the bank.
“Sólfar (Sun Voyager) is a metallic re-creation of a Viking ship. Visit at sunset for the most breathtaking scene, but come early in the morning if you want to be the only one climbing on it.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Reykjavík is adorned with fascinating sculptures, but it’s Jón Gunnar Árnason’s shiplike Sun Voyager (Sólfar) sculpture that seems to catch visitors’ imaginations." Full review
Lonely Planet "From admiring the historic architecture of Gamla Reykjavík, the iconic Harpa Concert Hall and Jón Gunnar Árnason's ship-shed Sun Voyager sculpture on the waterfront to going berry picking..."
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