City: Iceland
Top Things to do in Iceland
10 Churches & Cathedrals in Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss
Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland
1. Russian Orthodox Church in Iceland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Asolfsskalakirkja
3. Hallgrimskirkja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21,971 reviews
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.
4. Strandarkirkja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
This small church is located alone, next to the ocean, on the open basalt flows of the Reykjanes Peninsula and the area around the church provides a scenic area of open, dark sky perfect for the viewing of the aurora borealis. We were fortunate enough to witness a display of epic beauty late on April 4 and continuing into the wee hours of the 5th in 2018. (Delta misdirected my luggage so the attached photos were made without the benefit of my missing tripod.) This small Lutheran church was originally established in the middle of nowhere along the southern coast of Iceland in the 12th century when a group of sailors trying to reach shore in a storm prayed for a safe return and promised that if they did survive they would build a church at the location of their landing. An angel then appeared and guided them through the surf and unseen reefs to safety. Keeping their word, they built Strandarkirkja for which many miracles have been attributed to and is one of the richest churches in Iceland as many donations arrive in the hopes one’s prayers will be heard.
5. Seydisfjordur Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By keett712 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This town has a idyllic backdrop against a very good reflection pool (small pond) with the famous Blue Church. With the snowy mountains backdrop and wintry cold, this little very beautiful small village is very quaint and photogenic to capture. The pics are captivating in an equally stunningly quiet and peaceful backdrop. Does not feel real. The wow factor is definitely strong and equally too is thrilling high mountain ride all the way from Egilsstadir town. The drive across snow capped mountain are so emotionally beautiful with fresh soft snow all across the 30 min ride with foggy sights strewn along the pass.
6. Hofskirkja Church
7. Holar Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
8. Saurbaejarkirkja
9. Budir Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By ThreeIfBySkyBlog
The original Búðakirkja was built in 1703 but, due to lack of attendees, the church was torn down. It was rebuilt in 1987 after a sole member of the church requested to bring it back. The stark blackness and isolation is the main attraction, though some ancient relics and historic graveyard are impressive. Though isolated it is often crowded so hard to get a photo of it or with it without anyone else in the photo.
10. Christ The King Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
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.
