Wanloria › Destinations › Reykjavik › Imagine Peace Tower
Imagine Peace Tower
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Artwork by Yoko Ono unveiled in 2007 on the island of Viðey in memory of John Lennon. It is a white stone well with the words “Imagine Peace” engraved in 24 languages, from which a vertical beam of light rises into the sky. It is lit every year between 9 October, Lennon's birthday, and 8 December, the day of his death, as well as on other notable dates. It is visited by ferry.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Imagine Peace Tower: 2 missions
- Watch the beam of light at nightOn the dates when it is lit, look at the vertical beam of light from the Reykjavik coast or from the island.
- Read “Imagine Peace” in the languages of the wellGo up to the white stone well and look for the words “Imagine Peace” in a language you know.
Near Imagine Peace Tower
Viðey517 m awayLaugardalur2.4 km awayReykjavik Botanic Garden2.5 km awayHarpa3.8 km awayLaugavegur3.8 km awayHallgrímskirkja4.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Imagine Peace Tower?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Imagine Peace Tower?
Watch the beam of light at night and Read “Imagine Peace” in the languages of the well.
What is there to see near Imagine Peace Tower?
Viðey (517 m), Laugardalur (2.4 km) and Reykjavik Botanic Garden (2.5 km).