Sun Voyager
Monument · Reykjavik

Sun Voyager

Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Sun Voyager is a 1990 sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason. It stands 9 meters tall and faces the sea. Walk around it for views of the harbor and Mount Esja across the bay.

On day 1 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

Good to know

Tickets
Free to visit at all times.
Time needed
15 minutes.
Best time
Sunset for light on the sculpture and bay.
Getting there
Walk 15 minutes along the waterfront from central Reykjavik.

Itineraries with Sun Voyager

Day 1 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

Reykjavik

How Sun Voyager fits into a day.
  1. 10:00HallgrímskirkjaReykjavik
  2. 12:00LaugavegurReykjavik
  3. 15:00HarpaReykjavik
  4. 16:30Sun VoyagerReykjavik
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Sun Voyager questions

Is Sun Voyager free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor monument has no entry fee and is always accessible.

What does Sun Voyager represent?

The sculpture symbolizes the sun, voyages, and human exploration.

When is the best time to photograph Sun Voyager?

Sunset provides the best light on the steel and views of the bay.

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