Valid until 31 December 2025
During the summer months, between 15th May - 31st August, the Viðey ferry departs daily from Skarfabakki pier and additionally from the Old Harbour between 1st June - 31st August. In winter, from 1st September - 14th May, the ferry only operates from Skarfabakki pier on Saturdays and Sundays.
Viðeyjarstofa Café is open during regular ferry operating hours, where guests are welcome to enjoy lunch and light refreshments. The island is known for its tranquility and is perfect for family picnics, hiking and exploring.
See departure schedule below.
Skarfabakki pier (15 May - 31 August)
| May* | June | July | August |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 | 10:15 | 10:15 | 10:15 |
| 11:15 | 11:15 | 11:15 | 11:15 |
| 12:15 | 12:15 | 12:15 | 12:15 |
| 13:15 | 13:15 | 13:15 | 13:15 |
| 14:15 | 14:15 | 14:15 | 14:15 |
| 15:15 | 15:15 | 15:15 | 15:15 |
| 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 |
| 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
*from 15th May
Available: Daily
Departure: 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15 & 17:15
Return: 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 & 18:30
Children 7-17: 1,200 ISK
Children 0-6: FREE (note that you can only book 3 children per adult parent / guardian)
Students / seniors / disabled: 2,160 ISK
(price is for return tickets per person)
Old Harbour (1 June - 31 August)
| June | July | August |
|---|---|---|
| 11:50 | 11:50 | 11:50 |
| 14:50 | 14:50 | 14:50 |
Available: Daily
Departure: 11:50 & 14:50
Return: 11:30, 14:30 & 17:30
Children 7-17: 1,200 ISK
Children 0-6: FREE (note that you can only book 3 children per adult parent / guardian)
Students / seniors / disabled: 2,160 ISK
(price is for return tickets per person)
Skarfabakki pier (1 September - 14 May)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:15 | 13:15 | |||||
| 14:15 | 14:15 | |||||
| 15:15 | 15:15 |
From 1st September until 14th May, the ferry only runs from Skarfabakki pier twice a week, on Saturdays and Sundays.
Available: Weekends - Sat/Sun
Departure: 13:15, 14:15 & 15:15
Return: 14:30, 15:30 & 16:30
Children 7-17: 1,200 ISK
Children 0-6: FREE (note that you can only book 3 children per adult parent / guardian)
Students / seniors / disabled: 2,160 ISK
(price is for return tickets per person)
The Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey island
Harbour: Ægisgarður pier
Duration: 1,5-2 hrs.
9 Oct - 08 Dec (on Fri+Sun) at 20:00 (John’s birthday to day of demise)
21 Dec - 22 Dec at 18:00 (Winter equinox)
27 Dec - 28 Dec & 30 Dec at 18:00 (Winter equinox)
31 Dec at 16:00 (New Year’s Eve)
18 Feb at 20:00 (Yoko’s birthday)
20 Mar – 27 Mar at 21:00 (Spring equinox / J&Y’s Honeymoon)
Adult 16+: 17,650 ISK
Children 7-15: 8,825 ISK
Children 0-6: FREE
Our most popular tours to Viðey island:
Only a few minutes away from the busy city life is Viðey island, a special place that combines history, art and nature in a unique way. Daily ferry departures from 15 May - 31 August and on weekends from 1 September - 14 May.
Viðey Island is a unique place that combines history, art and nature. It is only a few minutes away from the city by boat and is well known for its tranquillity and the spirit of bygone centuries. Daily departures from 1 June - 31 August.
Enjoy a relaxing evening dedicated to Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s continuing campaign for world peace. The tour unites history, art and nature and is set on the beautiful island of Viðey, mere minutes from Reykjavík by boat.