Sun Voyager

"Reykjavík's most famous sculpture, the Sun Traveler, was designed in the mid-1980s to commemorate the bicentenary of the city's constitution. Its author, Jón Gunnar Árnason, created an elegant steel sculpture that resembles a Viking ship, honoring the history of Iceland and its maritime tradition. The sculptor also intended that every person who arrived in Reykjavík, seeing this metal ship, would imagine where they could travel with it. Currently, the Sun Traveler (also called Sólfar), is located north of Reykjavík, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. However, the original location designed by the Icelandic artist was very different: west of the city, on a hill near Lake Tjörnin, to represent the journey that the king star makes daily from east to west. However, as this location was much further from the center of Reykjavík, authorities asked Jón Gunnar to change the location of the sculpture to its current location, on the seafront and with the mountains as a backdrop. The artist accepted the request without hesitation and, thanks to him, today the Sun Traveler is one of the most photographed places in Reykjavík, both for the structure itself and the landscape in its background: on clear days you can even see the Reykjavík Peninsula. Snaefellnes."

"Sun Voyager is a sculpture located in Reykjavik, Iceland. It was created by Icelandic artist Jon Gunnar Arnason and was unveiled in 1990. The sculpture is made of stainless steel and resembles a Viking ship, but with a more abstract and modern design. Sun Voyager is located on the waterfront in Reykjavik, facing the ocean. It is intended to represent the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope and progress, and an ode to the sun. The sculpture has become a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city of Reykjavik. Despite its name, Sun Voyager has no functional purpose as a ship and was not designed to be sailed. Instead, it is a purely artistic creation, meant to inspire contemplation and reflection. The sculpture has been used as a backdrop in many films and music videos, and it is also a popular spot for photographers and tourists."

"As you stroll along the Shore & Sculpture Walk after visiting Harpa, you'll probably see a crowd up ahead. At first, it seems like an odd spot--along the water, but not in the harbor--to gather. But something is definitely there. It's a large, stainless steel sculpture, in the shape of a boat, facing out to sea. The Sun Voyager was created by Icelandic sculptor Jón Gunnar Árnason in 1990 as an ode to the sun. It stands on granite slabs and has become one of the most photographed sites in the city. Plan to return for awesome photos if the northern lights make an appearance."