30.07.2010

NICE AND COSY WEEKEND IN VIÐEY - TUESDAY WALK WITH AN ART HISTORIAN

This weekend is one of the most busy ones on the roads of Iceland. Fortunately Viðey remains calm and beautiful and welcomes all those who prefer a romantic day in Icelandic nature. Viðey island is only but a few minutes away from down-town Reykjavik. 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 mouthwatering delicatessen 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.

Tuesday August 3rd, art historian Heiðar Kári Rannversson leads a guided tour through the island, focusing on the art works The IMAGINE PEACE TOWER by Yoko Ono and Áfangar / Standing Stone - Nine Locations - Two elevations by Richard Serra. The tour is in Icelandic.
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the wonderful nature in Viðey. Viðeyjarstofa Café is open Thuesday nigths, all other days of the week it closes at 17:00. This makes Tuesdays perfect for visiting Viðey Island, enjoy a lovely light meal and have a walk around the island in the midnight sun. Extra boat trips on Tuesdays are at 18:15 and 19:15 and the boat goes back at around 22:00.
Prices for the boat are isk.1000.- for adults, isk.500 for children 6-18 and its free of charge for the youngest ones.