Sculptures in Iceland

Discover 10 unusual sculptures in Iceland.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Skuli Magnusson Statue

The first Icelander to hold the position of governor.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Sun Voyager

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Einar Jónsson Museum

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

'The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience'

Reykjavik, Iceland

'The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience'

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.

Heavier Mountain wide-view

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

'Heavier Mountain'

The only structure in a remote mountain pass, these colorful cubes are visible from miles away.

The Raven's Nest.

Reykjavik, Iceland

The Raven's Nest

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

'How's It Going?' Phone Booth

An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.

Arctic Circle Marker

A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.

The Eggs of Merry Bay by Sigurð Guðmundsson.

The Eggs of Merry Bay

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

Tvísöngur

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Tvísöngur

These concrete domes were installed on an Icelandic bluff to honor a very specific musical tradion.

The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson

The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson

A modern artist's primitive stone faces and unique rock instrument join Iceland's terrain with its history.

Samúel Jónsson's chapel, built to hold altar he built for the local church.

Selárdalur Valley

A "simple-hearted artist" turned an isolated Icelandic valley into his own art museum.