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Viðey Island
Hop on a ferry to the island of Viðey, a peaceful haven of nature, history and art.
The illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower at Viðey Island 9 October 2015
The Imagine Peace Tower at Viðey Island will be illuminated in a beautiful ceremony on the 9 October, which would have been John Lennon's 75 birthday.Ferry ride and City BusYoko Ono invites everyone to sail for free to Viðey Island for the ceremony of the illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower with the Viðey Island Ferry.5:15pm – 7pm: The City Bus is free of charge from Hlemmur bus…
Peace and commemoration on Viðey Island Thursday August 7th
Peace and commemoration on Viðey Island Thursday August 7thToday Thursday August 7th Yoko Ono’s IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be lit in the memory of the children who have lost their lives during the horrifying conflicts in Gaza. The artist and the peace activist, Yoko Ono, who in 2007 installed IMAGINE PEACE TOWER on Viðey Island in the memory of her husband John Lennon, announced a few days…
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Peace and multiculturalism celebrated on Viðey Island!
On Saturday December 8th between 2.15 – 5 p.m., the yearly Peace and Multiculturalism event will take place on Viðey Island. The event is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a fun programme and experience togetherness in the peaceful environment of Viðey Island.In Viðey House, Elsa Nielsen will read from her new book Brosbókin. Later, children can enjoy handicrafts and sing…
EASTER EGG HUNT ON VIÐEY ISLAND
Elding (the ferry company) are hosting an Easter egg hunt on Viðey Island on Saturday 12 April (from 13:30 — 16:30) in collaboration with the chocolate factory Freyja, Viðeyjarstofa café and the City of Reykjavík. This is a fun game for the whole family set in the beautiful countryside. The aim of the game is to find as many Easter eggs from Freyja, along with any of the specially marked eggs…
The Illumination of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER at Viðey Island
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Viðey Island will be illuminated for the 10th time in a beautiful ceremony on Sunday October 9th at 8 pm. The programme starts at 5:15 pm and lasts until 9:30 pm.
Viðey Island
The combination of stunning views, historical ruins and contemporary art pieces make Viðey island something special. Just a short boat-ride takes you to another world, to be explored in your own time.
Illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower 9th of October!
Imagine Peace Tower in Viðey Island will be illuminated for the 13th time in a beautiful ceremony on Wednesday October 9th at 8 pm. The programme starts at 5:45 pm and lasts until 9:00 pm. Ferry ride and City Bus Yoko Ono invites everyone to sail free of charge to Viðey Island for the ceremony of the Illumination of IMAGINE PEACE TOWER with the Viðey Island Ferry. 5:15 – 7:00 pm: The…
Imagine Peace Tower
The Imagine Peace Tower is a work of art conceived as a beacon to world peace by the legendary artist, musician, and peace advocate, Yoko Ono. The work is designed in the form of a wishing well from which a powerful tower of light beams. The words IMAGINE PEACE are inscribed on the well in 24 different languages.