21.07.2010

THE VIÐEY ANNUAL CHILDREN DAY - SUNDAY JULY 25TH

Viðey is a Paradise for the whole family. Once a year we welcome children specially and the whole day is designed to entertain the youngest ones. On Sunday July 25th the children can go horse-back riding and lots of entertainment can be found on the playground. Lalli the Magician will be doing his tricks all day and the famous Gunni and Felix will sing for the children. This is a perfect day for the whole family to enjoy themselves in wonderful Viðey.  

Viðey island is only but a few minutes away from down-town Reykjavik. On a sunny day, when all the down-town Cafés and Restaurants ar fully booked, Viðey is the perfect place to go. It takes about 4 minutes to get to Skarfabakki by car, and there is ample free parking. Sailing to Viðey takes less then 10 minutes and the beautiful island welcomes you, all green in it´s wonderful summer costume. The menu in Viðeyjarstofa Café is designed by Friðgeir Ingi Eiríksson, Chef at Gallery Holt and Viðeyjarstofa. You will find delicatessen that bring water to you mouth and a good selection of beverages. Visiting Viðey is ideal for co-workers, families and friends who want to have a nice lunch together in beautiful surroundings.

Hourly schedule from Skarfabakki starts at 11:15 in the morning, till 17:15. The boat goes back half past the hour, from 12:30 till 18:30.

Ferry fee is isk.1.000.- for adults, isk.500.- for children 7-18. No fee for the youngest ones. Every day in the summer the special offer "Waffles and Viðey" is available at our ticket sales office.

We look forward to being at your service!