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Viðey
NatureVisit: ~180 min
Island a few minutes by ferry from Reykjavik, car-free and with paths through meadows and along the coast. It preserves Viðeyjarstofa, a house from 1755 considered one of the oldest buildings in Iceland, and a nearby church. It is home to the sculpture “Áfangar” by Richard Serra and the Imagine Peace Tower by Yoko Ono. It is a good place for birdwatching.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Viðey: 3 missions
- Take the ferry across to the islandTake the ferry and watch the city recede from the deck, with Mount Esja behind.
- Walk the island's pathsChoose one of the paths that circle the island and walk to the opposite shore, looking for seabirds.
- Photograph the Viðeyjarstofa houseWalk up to the house from 1755 and look at the surroundings, with the church beside it.
Near Viðey
Imagine Peace Tower517 m awayLaugardalur2.7 km awayReykjavik Botanic Garden2.9 km awayHarpa3.7 km awayLaugavegur3.8 km awayKolaportið4.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Viðey?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Viðey?
Take the ferry across to the island, Walk the island's paths and Photograph the Viðeyjarstofa house.
What is there to see near Viðey?
Imagine Peace Tower (517 m), Laugardalur (2.7 km) and Reykjavik Botanic Garden (2.9 km).
Source: Web oficial - Viðey