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Fjöruverk

The Shore Piece is a mapped outdoor coastal artwork on Viðey island, accessible by seasonal ferry.

Stuttlega

Heimsóknartími

45–90 minutes total visit (including walk from ferry pier)

Besta árstíð

May–September (best ferry frequency and walking conditions on Viðey) Accessible year-round depending on ferry schedule.

Leiðarvísir

Reachable by ferry from Reykjavík (Skarfabakki or seasonal Old Harbour departures). From the Viðey pier, follow marked walking paths along the shoreline (~20–30 minute walk).

GPS

64.1586, -21.8737

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The Shore Piece is a mapped outdoor coastal artwork on Viðey island, accessible by seasonal ferry.

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The Shore Piece was created by internationally renowned sculptor Richard Serra and installed on Viðey as part of Reykjavík’s effort to bring major contemporary artworks into the natural landscape around the capital. The sculpture reflects Serra’s long-standing interest in how large-scale steel forms interact with terrain, movement, and perception. Today, the work forms part of Viðey’s outdoor cultural landscape alongside walking paths, historical sites, and nearby artworks such as Imagine Peace Tower, making the island one of the most distinctive open-air art destinations near Reykjavík.

The Shore Piece is recorded as an outdoor artwork on Viðey island. The island is reached by **ferry**, not by bridge or rental car, and the walking route may be exposed to weather. Richard Serra's Áfangar is a separate, documented six-part environmental artwork across Vesturey; do not assign that work's authorship to this pin until its identity has been verified. Follow the island's marked paths and any nesting-season restrictions.

Þjóðsögur

Saga og þjóðsögur

Viðey is home to several outdoor artworks that use the landscape and horizon as part of the experience. This map entry marks a coastal artwork on the island; ferry schedules, weather, land access and nesting-bird protection determine whether a visit is possible.

Staðbundin þjóðsaga

Framing the Horizon

Visitors walking along the shoreline of Viðey often encounter The Shore Piece unexpectedly — two monumental steel forms standing quietly against the open horizon. Rather than telling a traditional story, the sculpture invites people to create their own experience of space, distance, and landscape. As you move around the artwork, the shapes shift visually against Faxaflói bay and the mountains beyond. The sea, weather, and changing light become part of the piece itself. Many visitors describe the moment as a pause in the journey across the island — a place where art and nature briefly merge into one scene.

Menning

Sögur og þjóðsögur

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