Lennon memorial in Reykjavík

Guide to the Imagine Peace Tower

Experience Yoko Ono’s luminous tribute to John Lennon on Viðey Island in Reykjavík

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Created by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon, this outdoor light monument on Viðey Island projects a powerful beam of light into the night sky. Visitors can travel to the island to view the wishing well structure, which is inscribed with the message of peace in 24 languages.

An outdoor light monument on Viðey Island designed by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon, featuring a wishing well inscribed with messages of peace.

Imagine Peace Tower Monument and Memorial

The Imagine Peace Tower is an outdoor monument on Viðey Island in Reykjavík, conceived by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. This striking memorial features a wishing well base inscribed with translations of peace in dozens of languages. Seasonally, a powerful column of light is projected from the well into the atmosphere, representing a global beacon of hope and unity.

Cylindrical white stone structure with inscribed panels sitting on a circular paved plaza, with water and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky

Admission and Ticket Information for the Imagine Peace Tower

The Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island operates as a paid experience, with access typically provided through guided tours. These ticketed experiences include complimentary pickup from hotels and guesthouses in the Reykjavik area, scheduled for 45 minutes prior to ferry departure. Visitors should note that there is no general free admission for this outdoor monument.

Guided Tour Ticket

ISK 5,000.00

Includes complimentary pickup from hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavik area, occurring 45 mins before ferry departure.

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Location of the Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island

The Imagine Peace Tower is located on Viðey Island in Reykjavík, Iceland. This unique offshore setting provides a dark, open environment that allows the outdoor monument's powerful beam of light to project clearly into the night sky. Visitors can admire the artwork from various vantage points along the mainland waterfront or travel to the island itself to view the memorial up close.

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Experiencing the Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island

Conceived by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon, the Imagine Peace Tower is a striking outdoor light monument on Viðey Island in Reykjavík. The physical artwork features a wishing well base inscribed with the words "IMAGINE PEACE" in 24 different languages. During its seasonal illumination from October 9 to December 8, a powerful beam of light projects high into the night sky. This unique memorial serves as a peaceful gathering point, symbolically collecting and honoring over two million wishes from people across the globe.

A tall column of white light projects vertically into a twilight sky from a small island, with calm water and a rocky pier in the foreground and snow-capped mountains in the background

The History of the Imagine Peace Tower

Conceived by Yoko Ono, the Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island in Reykjavík serves as a memorial to John Lennon. Construction began on October 9, 2006, and the geothermal-powered light installation was officially unveiled in 2007. The physical monument features a wishing well base inscribed with messages of peace in 24 different languages. As an **enduring tribute**, it projects a powerful column of light into the night sky, symbolizing a shared campaign for global unity.

Construction began on October 9, 2006
2006Construction
Construction of the monument started on October 9, 2006, which would have been John Lennon's 66th birthday. The date was selected for the official dedication of the location by Yoko Ono.
Official unveiling on October 9, 2007
2007Opening
The Imagine Peace Tower was officially unveiled on October 9, 2007. The inauguration ceremony was broadcast internationally and attended by notable figures including Sean Lennon, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, and Dhani Harrison.
Dedicated to the memory of John Lennon
Cultural significance
The tower serves as a memorial to John Lennon, commissioned by his widow Yoko Ono. It features the words 'Imagine Peace' carved in 24 languages, referencing Lennon's 1971 song 'Imagine' and his lifelong campaign for peace.
Geothermal-powered light installation
Architecture
The memorial consists of 15 searchlights that reflect a column of light into the sky from a 10-metre wide wishing well. The system, which uses 75kW of power, is powered entirely by Iceland's geothermal energy grid.
15th annual lighting ceremony in 2021
2021Milestone
On October 9, 2021, the tower was lit for the 15th time to mark John Lennon's birthday, demonstrating its role as an enduring annual tribute.
Special lighting for Ukraine solidarity in 2022
2022Milestone
The monument was lit on February 24, 2022, outside of its traditional schedule. Yoko Ono stated this action was intended to show solidarity with Ukraine and emphasize a global call for peace.

Imagine Peace Tower FAQ & Practical Guide

Wondering how to mail a letter to the Imagine Peace Tower? Since this beautiful monument sits on Videy Island in Reykjavik, it has an entire island for an address instead of a standard street number. While we cannot give you a phone number to call the light beam directly, we have gathered the essential facts to guide your visit.

What is the email address for Imagine Peace Tower?

An official contact email address for Imagine Peace Tower is not listed in our database at this time.

Is there a phone number for Imagine Peace Tower visitor information?

A direct telephone number for visitor inquiries at Imagine Peace Tower is currently not provided.

How can I contact Imagine Peace Tower?

Direct contact details such as email, phone numbers, or contact forms for Imagine Peace Tower are not currently available in our records.

What are the ticket prices for Imagine Peace Tower?

The guided tour ticket for Imagine Peace Tower is priced at 5,000 ISK per person.

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Visual Preview of the Imagine Peace Tower

Images of the Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island in Reykjavík capture its striking night illumination and quiet daytime presence. Visuals showcase the monument's cylindrical white stone base with embossed multilingual inscriptions calling for peace. Photos also feature the powerful blue light beam projecting into the dark sky, offering visitors a preview of this serene outdoor memorial's atmospheric design.

A tall column of bright white light shoots vertically into a blue and pink twilight sky from a small island, with snow-capped mountains in the background and a stone pier extending into calm water.

A tall vertical column of white light projecting into a twilight sky over water, with mountains and a stone pier visible in the background.

Column of blue light projecting into the night sky from a white circular base, with silhouettes of onlookers in the foreground and city lights across the water in the background.

Embossed Russian text reading 'ПРЕДСТАВЬТЕ СЕБЕ МИР' (Imagine Peace) on a gray stone surface of the monument

Embossed text on a gray wall reading 'ILARAWAN ANG MUNDONG MAPAYAPA' in raised letters

Embossed "IMAGINE PEACE" text on a curved gray panel with thin horizontal lines crossing the surface

Close-up of raised lettering reading HUGSA SÉR FRIÐ on a gray panel of the Imagine Peace Tower

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