Viðey, Island in Kollafjörður Bay, Iceland
The terrain of Viðey rises to 32 meters above sea level and contains grassy plains alongside rocky coastal sections across 1.6 square kilometers.
The island housed an Augustine monastery from 1225 to 1539, and later became the residence of Skuli Magnusson, who constructed his home there in the 12th century.
Nine pairs of basalt columns form the Afangar installation by Richard Serra, placed strategically along the northwest section of the island in 1988.
Ferries transport visitors from three piers in Reykjavík during summer, while winter service operates only on weekends from the Skarfabakki terminal.
The Imagine Peace Tower projects light beams annually between October 9 and December 8, marking the birth and death dates of John Lennon.
Location: Reykjavík
Elevation above the sea: 32 m
Website: http://videy.com
GPS coordinates: 64.16528,-21.85556
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:55
Iceland is an island shaped by ice and fire. Glaciers cover much of the interior while geothermal areas show that something is always happening beneath the surface. The landscapes here look different from most places: black sand beaches formed by volcanic activity, fjords cutting deep into the coast, waterfalls dropping over cliffs and canyons with moss covered walls. Vatnajökull in the southeast is Europe's largest glacier, while smaller ice caps like Snæfellsjökull or Drangajökull have their own character. Reykjavik sits by the ocean and mixes city life with access to nature. The Harpa concert hall stands by the harbor, Hallgrímskirkja church rises above the rooftops, and along the shore you find the Sólfar sculpture. Lake Tjörnin lies in the center of town. Outside the city, routes lead to natural sites: the Blue Lagoon with its milky blue water, Strokkur geyser that erupts every few minutes, Gullfoss waterfall where a river plunges into a canyon. The southern coast shows different faces. Near Vík there is Reynisfjara beach with its basalt columns and black sand, and not far away the cliff at Dyrhólaey. Diamond Beach near Hornafjörður is scattered with ice chunks washed up by the sea. In the north, Lake Mývatn attracts visitors with its volcanic surroundings, while the Westfjords with the Hornstrandir reserve and the red sand of Rauðasandur beach belong to the more remote parts of the country. The Ring Road connects most of these places and circles the entire island.
Hallgrímskirkja
4.3 km
Icelandic Phallological Museum
4.3 km
Harpa
4.1 km
Imagine Peace Tower
287 m
The Sun Voyager
3.8 km
Laugardalshöll
3 km
Höfði
3.3 km
Statue of Leif Erikson
4.3 km
Reykjavík Mosque
3.6 km
Culture House
4.2 km
National Theatre of Iceland
4.2 km
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
3.8 km
The Living Art Museum
3.8 km
Grand Hótel Reykjavík
3 km
Reykjavík Botanic Garden
2.7 km
Háteigskirkja
3.8 km
Viðeyjarstofa
298 m
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur
4.1 km
Laugarneskirkja
2.8 km
Viðeyjarkirkja
280 m
Langholtskirkja
3.3 km
Phare de Reykjavík
3.3 km
Engeyjarviti
3.5 km
Áskirkja
2.5 km
Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse
4 km
Reykjavík Norðurgarði Lighthouse
4 km
Þúfa
4 km
National Theatre of Iceland
4.2 kmReviews
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