10 Churches & Cathedrals in Capital Region That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Capital Region, Iceland including Russian Orthodox Church in Iceland, Hallgrimskirkja, Christ The King Cathedral, Landakotskirkja, Frikirkjan i Reykjavik, Vioeyjarkirkja Church, Hateigskirkja Church, Seltjarnarneskirkja, Askirkja, Mosfellskirkja.
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1. Russian Orthodox Church in Iceland

Oeldugata 44, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 699 1212 [email protected] http://www.orthodox.is/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Russian Orthodox Church in Iceland

2. Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 510 1000 [email protected] http://hallgrimskirkja.is/
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4.5 based on 21,971 reviews

Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimskirkja is the largest church in the country, and towers over the centre of Reykjavik. Its 73-metre-high tower provides a wonderful 360° view over all Reykjavik, the mountains around and the ocean streaching west to Greenland and the Americas. Because of this, the tower is among the most visited tourist destinations in Reykjavik. Tower admission Adults: ISK 1000 Children: ISK 100 (ages 7-16) Tickets are sold in the church shop. Access to the tower is only by lift. At the top there are a few steps to the open-air viewing platform. Winter (October – April): 09:00 – 17:00. Tower closes 16:30. Summer (May – September): 09:00 – 21:00. Tower closes 20:30. The tower is closed on Sundays from 10:30 – 12:15 during mass at 11:00. Hallgrimskirkja is an active, working church and sometimes we may close the church without notice, especially due to weddings or funerals. Everyone is welcome to join services and concerts, but we ask visitors to stay the whole time to avoid disturbance.

Reviewed By 10Raindrops - Uralla, Australia

This beautiful church stands out in the middle of Rejkavic and is definitely worth a visit.A beautiful Scandinavian interior is matched by a breath taking soaring ceiling and the whole experience is breathtaking.

3. Christ The King Cathedral

Tungata 13, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 552 5388 http://flytja.catholica.is/ms/kristssokn
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Christ The King Cathedral

Reviewed By TrekkingTrekkie

I enjoyed the english language Sunday evening mass when I stayed in Reykjavik for a week. I felt very welcome and being able to attend an English language mass while on vacation made me feel right at home.

4. Landakotskirkja

Landakot, Reykjavik Iceland +354 552 5388 http://en.catholica.is/mass-times-and-parish-life/fp-kristssokn-reykjavik
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4.0 based on 90 reviews

Landakotskirkja

Reviewed By MartyB719 - Jensen Beach, United States

Known in Iceland as “Landakotskirkja,” it is also called in English as “Cathedral of Christ the King.” At one time this church was the largest in Iceland. Built in 1929, there is not the tall steeple associated with many churches. There is literally a flat top. Ironically, the designer, Guojon Samuelsson, is also the architect the famous Lutheran Church, Hallgrimskirkja, that dominates the skyline of Reykjavik today. That church has a very pronounced steeple. We visited one early midweek cold February morning. We had the entire church to ourselves. Although, not a very large church, that is a majestic surreal ambiance that permeated our visit. Even though there are no large stain glass windows, the word “quaint” would be a good adjective to describe Landakotskirkja beauty. And, frankly, I like the interior of this church over the much larger Hallgrimskirkja. On the grounds is a “Liberty Bell,” and the only Catholic school in Iceland is next store. An interesting modernistic Madonna sculpture is close by the church. If you have any interest in visiting churches, this place should be on your list in Reykjavik. If you found this review “helpful” in any way, please press “LIKE” to let me know.

5. Frikirkjan i Reykjavik

Capital Area, Reykjavik Iceland +354 552 7270 http://frikirkjan.is/wp
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4.0 based on 40 reviews

Frikirkjan i Reykjavik

Reviewed By eggertgunnarsson1966 - Papua New Guinea, null

A beautiful Lutheran church in the heart of the old town of Reykjavik. It overlooks the Reykjavik pond and stands next to the Reykjavik Art Gallery in a very picturesque setting There are often events such as concerts and art exhibitions in the church that might be of interest. Well worth a visit.

6. Vioeyjarkirkja Church

Videy, Reykjavik 104 Iceland http://videy.com/videy/frodleikur-um-videy/videyjarkirkja/
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Vioeyjarkirkja Church

7. Hateigskirkja Church

Hateigsvegur, Reykjavik 105 Iceland http://kirkjan.is/hateigskirkja/
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Hateigskirkja Church

8. Seltjarnarneskirkja

Vikurstroend 13, Seltjarnarnes, Reykjavik 170 Iceland +354 561 1550 http://www.seltjarnarneskirkja.is/
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Seltjarnarneskirkja

9. Askirkja

Austurbrun 31, Reykjavik 104 Iceland
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2.0 based on 1 reviews

Askirkja

10. Mosfellskirkja

Mosfellsdalur, Mosfellsbaer Iceland
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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