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Sight Waterfront, Reykjavík

Sun Voyager

A sight in Waterfront, Reykjavík, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Golden hour.

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Sun Voyager in Waterfront, Reykjavík
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Why go

Steel ship sculpture on the waterfront facing Mount Esja.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Reykjavík, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kaldi Bar and Brauð & Co. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Waterfront
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Golden hour

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Reykjavík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kaldi Bar

    Laugavegur bar pouring Kaldi beer from northern Iceland.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Brauð & Co.

    Bakery with a painted facade, famous for cinnamon snails.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Harpa

    Concert hall with a glass facade by Olafur Eliasson on the harbor.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hallgrímskirkja

    Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

    Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)

    Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Sun Voyager is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Reykjavík

Another curated sight in Reykjavík. See the full Reykjavík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Reykjavík run from 2°C in January to 14°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Sun Voyager itself, we suggest: Golden hour.

Modelled monthly averages for Reykjavík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reykjavík weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Sun Voyager, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Sæbraut, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Coordinates
64.14763, -21.92228
Destination
Reykjavík, Iceland

Sun Voyager: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sun Voyager?

Plan on about 15 minutes at Sun Voyager. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sun Voyager?

Our pick: Golden hour. Insider tip: Best at sunset in winter or late evening in summer.

Is Sun Voyager free?

Yes, we list Sun Voyager as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Sun Voyager?

Sun Voyager is at Sæbraut, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, in Waterfront. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sun Voyager?

Sun Voyager appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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