Imagine Peace Tower
Imagine Peace Tower
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The IMAGINE PEACE TOWER is a work of art conceived by the legendary artist and peace advocate Yoko Ono as a beacon to world peace. It is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon.The IMAGINE PEACE TOWER is located on Viðey Island in Kollafjörður and it's light is well visible from Reykjavík city and the capital area. Every year the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER emerges an hour after sunset between 9 October (Lennon's day of birth) and 8 December (Lennon's demise). In addition the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER emerges for one week on winter solstice, on New Year's Eve, for one week during spring equinox and few other selected dates. The ever changing weather conditions play an interesting part to the strength, intensity and brilliance of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER’S light. During it's lighting time guided tours are avaiable called the Imagine Peace Tour. The tour is dedicated to the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER and Lennon’s and Ono’s continuing campaign for world peace. It is run by Elding with departures from Reykjavík's Old harbour. The tour unites history, art and nature is an interesting way.
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alice_lenthe
West Chester, PA283 contributions
Oct 2019
As a Beatles fan, this was a must see and did not disappoint. It is so moving to see the words "Imagine Peace" in multiple languages and the lovely blue light shining skyward. Highly recommend.
Written 19 January 2020
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rockman1960
Wynantskill, NY18 contributions
July 2013 • Family
While I admire the idea behind it, this is about as ill-conceived an idea that I have ever seen attempted. This "attraction" is located on a small, pastoral island (Viðey) in the Reykjavik harbor. Under danish rule, the Governor of Iceland lived there. The island is accessed by a short ferry ride and then you can walk around the island for a few hours and have a nice lunch or snack at the old farmhouse-turned-restaurant. They used to have horseback riding there in the summer but I haven't seen that recently. The Imagine Peace Tower is a gawd-awful laser beam that is lit at night and sends a disconcerting death ray into the almost pristine heavens. It is ugly to look at during the day and absolutely inappropriate--nothing more than light pollution. Yoko Ono is famous for her bad ideas and this is one of her worst! I may be in the minority on this but considering my uncle's statue (Solfar) is across the harbor and not quite out of site from this monstrosity, I take personal exception.
Written 2 March 2014
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Dear rockman1960,
Thank you for visiting Viðey Island and sharing your thoughts about the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER. This piece like others is of course a subject of debate. Some people appreciate it's message and meaning while others don't. We're happy about it and it's placement on the island; although it's in some ways remote the light can still be enjoyed from the whole Reykjavík area.
PS. for the past two years horseback riding tours have been available on the island during the summer months.
Kind regards the Viðey team
Written 25 March 2014
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gone2bigsur
Annapolis, MD363 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
This was one of my most memorable experiences in Iceland. The tour guide and tour operator were excellent - our guide was a young lady from Germany named Bipsy (or that is how it sounds, not sure the spelling). She shared alot of info about the Island, Whales, The Peace Tower, etc. It was a rainy night when we visited the Peace Tower which made it even more beautiful. Our party of 4 shared the trip with one gentleman from Germany. It was very personal and transformative. What I took away from Iceland and the tour to Peace Tower is the feeling that Iceland is about Peace and Unity and Community.
Written 2 December 2016
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malcs8910
Worcester, UK12 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
This was an unexpected jewel in the crown of our Reykjavik city break. We were in town when it was lit (March 25th 2015) and we ventured out for the night boat trip to Videy which in itself was magical and then just after we arrived on the island the cloud broke and the Northern Lights put on a fabulous green and purple display and then as the clouds returned we continued to the tower and were surprised by the smallness of the white marble(?) base but were immediately impressed by the strength of the lights and the height they went to, then without warning a blizzard struck and OMG what a beautiful sight, every snow flake became a shimmering jewel of light - mere words cannot do justice to the spectacle we saw on Wednesday. thank you Yoko thank you John (in whose memory Yoko designed this) and thank you to Mother Nature who ensured that we had the most fantastic and memorable night possible - a million pounds couldn't have bought that night for us! Still in ecstasy 2 nights later having returned home and back to work. I recommend Iceland, I recommend Reykjavik, but make sure you go when the tower is lit - you will not regret or forget it. Malcolm & Helen.
Written 27 March 2015
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Lauren O
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Oct 2018 • Couples
I attempted to visit the John Lennon Peace Tower on October 13th, 2018. The peace tower website stated that the videy island ferry would offer rides at 8 pm at 1550kr. We ran all over the pier in search of the ferry only to find out that the only boat that goes out there at night is the tour boat which costs an astronomical $85 PER PERSON. the websites and information online is SO unorganized and misleading!!!! Unfortunately it was our last day in Iceland so we couldn't go at any other time! Very disappointed and annoyed with the information available on this!!!!
Written 13 October 2018
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MeganBartell
Minneapolis, MN29 contributions
Dec 2015
This is only lit up between Nov 9 and Dec 8, so if it isn't this time, its nothing to see - just a concrete circle. It's meaningful, but nothing much to see. Still go to Videy Island though - the peaceful serenity is worth it!
Written 18 December 2015
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Jerry-AnnLC
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Mar 2015 • Family
We booked a visit to the Imagine Peace Tower. Initially we were supposed to go out on the Friday but when arriving with our small children in tow we were advised by the lovely tour guide lady to perhaps come back another day as the weather wasn't great. I'm so glad we were given this option as we were worried about going out on the boat with our small beings, with the sea as choppy as it was. We took our tickets back to the office and were reissued tickets for the following monday. The tour itself was amazing, taking us over to Videy Island which is uninhabited meaning our tour of 12 people were the only ones on the island that evening which in itself is pretty special. The Imagine Peace tower was magical, our tour guide was great, really informative and knowledgable. We had some lovely hot drinks in one of the buildings and we also visited the church at the end of the tour. We got our first glimpse of the northern lights here too, which was the cherry on top of an amazing trip to Iceland. Thanks Elding, you're highly recommended.
Written 9 April 2015
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Mindy S
Edmonds, WA31 contributions
Aug 2019
Going to Videy Island on the ferry was great! It is a beautiful place to walk around, have a glass of wine, and see the AMAZING Imagine Peace Tower!!! What a beautiful piece of art!
Written 27 August 2019
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NorfolkCats
London, UK47 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We couldn’t travel to Videy island, but to see this vision of light rise high into the night sky, each and every night, was awesome. Who doesn’t love peace. It provokes a message, artistic, quietly and fearcely strong, of love and peace. It gave me hope and comfort, just visualising it, on cold day nights. Thank you Yoko !
Written 30 December 2018
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300413mmvt
Melbourne, Australia189 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
A piece of history with everyone's wish - for peace. Lights up at night; only a short walk from ferry
Written 18 August 2018
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Здравствуйте, а как можно добраться на остров приблизительно в 17.00 9го октября - в день рождения Джона Леннона?
Written 22 September 2019
Я бы хотел узнать, как туда можно добраться 9го октября во второй половине дня
Written 22 September 2019
Dear Iomakov, thank you for your question. There will be a ferry departing from Skarfabakki pier from around 18:00 on 9 October and it will be free of charge for everyone. Check our website for news and updates. Best regards, the Elding team
Written 24 September 2019
Are there any good spots in Reykjavik that you can get a good view of the tower from a distance? As in, without taking the ferry over?
Written 20 July 2019
Dear Chanel H,
The tower is lit from 9 October - 8 December so you would only be able to see its beam within that timeframe (apart from a few other dates in Dec, Feb and Mar). You won't be able to view the base of the tower from anywhere else than on the island, but the beam is clearly visible within the Reykjavík area when lit.
Best regards,
The Elding team
Written 22 July 2019
Hello
Two questions— we two are in town want to see the tower between May 10-15th are those dates good to visit? Where can we buy city card? We are Deaf Native Californian. Looking forward to visit beautiful Iceland! Thank you
Written 24 April 2019
Dear tina l,
Thank you for your question!
There are no organised tours to see the Imagine Peace Tower but you can take the ferry on the 11-12 May (weekend) and walk over to the tower from the pier. You can buy the city card online at Visit Reykjavik's website, which includes the ferry pass.
All the best,
The Elding team
Written 26 April 2019
Hi, we can only go to the peace tower, to go on the 19th of February, how is the best way to get there please ?
Written 10 February 2019
The Peace Tower is only lit from Oct 9 (John Lennons BD) until Dec 10 (the date of his assassination). Easy ferry ride...we actually took off from a port a few miles north of town as they were running special ferries for lighting event. Not sure how much there is to see without tower lit...granite base has the word Peace inscribed in 21 languages and the old governors mansion is on the island, but for the time it would take to ferry out and back, there might be a better use of tourist time...
Written 13 February 2019
Can we drive the car go to imagine peace tower and have to buy tickets ?
Written 19 October 2018
Dear,
We sell tickets on our website and in our ticket office located in Reykjavík's Old Harbour.
Our website: elding.is
Best regards,
Guðrún Ósk
Written 20 October 2018
is the peace tower on a public transport route,We are cruising to Iceland,But the ship does not have it on its excursion list
Written 22 March 2018
Dear jbritishtraveller,
The Imagine Peace Tower is situated on an island not far from where the cruise ships dock and you will likely be able to walk over to the ferry point from your ship. If not, there is a public transportation bus nr 14 and 12 which stops close by.
All the best,
The Elding Reykjavík team
Written 24 March 2018
Is peace tower on public transport route,we
Written 22 March 2018
Yes, there’s a ferry from Reykjavik proper to the island where the peace tower is emplaned. The ferry is on the harbor past the sun voyager sculpture ( get a map). It’s about a 15 minute (max) walk from the dock to the peace tower installation. The ferry ride is included in the Reykjavik city card, or you can pay separately.
Written 23 March 2018
I will be in Iceland on November 13&14 a Monday and Tuesday night. Will I be able to use public transportation to the Imagine Peace Tower on those days or would it require a tour ? Only available in the evening these 2 days.
Written 5 October 2017
Dear CandyB4WVU,
You could explore the island at your own pace by taking the public ferry, however it is only available mid day on Sat-Sun in winter. Do note that the tower is only lit in the evenings.
All the best,
The Elding Reykjavík team
Written 6 October 2017
Is it possible to travel by public transport on 3rd December without booking a tour?
Written 24 June 2017
Hi Jenni P,
Yes, you can use the ferry without booking onto a tour. Departures are limited in winter to only Sat-Sun at 13:15, 14:15 and 15:15. See schedule and pricing online: elding.is/videy-ferry
All the best,
The Elding team
Written 30 June 2017
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