Guided tour in Sign Language on Viðey Island
To celebrate the long-awaited arrival of summer, the Reykjavík City Museum is offering a guided tour in sign language on Viðey Island on Friday, 19 June at 16:15
Sigurlín Margrét Sigurðardóttir, a sign language guide, will lead guests around the island. Viðey is truly a natural gem within the city landscape, with deep historical roots and cultural significance. This makes the island a unique and captivating destination for enjoyment, outdoor activities, and a sense of adventure. The ferry departs from Skarfabakki at 16:15, so it is advisable to arrive at the pier on time, where Sigurlín will welcome you. The walk takes about an hour, and you can take the ferry back at 17:30 or the last ferry at 18:30. Everyone who uses sign language is warmly welcome. The guided tour is free, but there is a fee for the ferry. It is best to purchase ferry tickets in advance on Elding’s website: https://elding.is/is/videyjarferjan-fra-skarfabakka For those buying tickets online, there is a discount code: TAKNMAL Viðey is part of Reykjavík City Museum - One museum in five unique places. Accessibility: To get to Viðey, take a ferry from Skarfabakka in Sundahöfn. You enter the ferry via a gangway that varies in steepness depending on the tide. As a result, accessibility for people with reduced mobility is severely limited. Viðey is a protected area and there are historic buildings, outdoor recreation areas, beaches and outdoor art. A visit to the island involves considerable outdoor activity. It is good to keep in mind that it can be windier on the island than on land. https://borgarsogusafn.is/access