capital-region · Iceland
Sun Voyager
Sun Voyager is a cultural attraction in Capital Region. This museum offers visitors fascinating insights into Iceland's rich history and heritage. Explore captivating exhibitions and learn about the country's people, traditions and remarkable story from the age of the Vikings to today.
About Sun Voyager
Sun Voyager is a cultural attraction in Capital Region. This museum offers visitors fascinating insights into Iceland's rich history and heritage. Explore captivating exhibitions and learn about the country's people, traditions and remarkable story from the age of the Vikings to today.
History & Background
Jón Gunnar Árnason designed the Sun Voyager as a tribute to both the sun and the spirit of discovery. The artwork was chosen from among proposals for a sculpture to celebrate Reykjavík's bicentennial. Sadly, the artist passed away in 1989 before the sculpture was completed and installed in 1990.
Key Facts
- ✔Created by artist Jón Gunnar Árnason in 1990
- ✔Made of stainless steel
- ✔Represents a dreamboat, not a Viking ship
- ✔One of Reykjavík's most photographed landmarks
- ✔Completed for Reykjavík's 200th anniversary
