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Churches in Iceland

Discover Iceland's historic turf churches, colourful rural chapels, modern landmarks and centuries-old places of worship across all regions.

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Iceland's Historic Turf Churches

Turf churches are among Iceland's most distinctive architectural treasures — layered sod roofs insulating small timber frames against the harsh north Atlantic climate.

Church Heritage & Cultural Tours

Guided history tours of Iceland's most important churches, cathedrals and cultural heritage sites.

Churches by Region

Explore all 235 churches across Iceland's regions.

North Iceland

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Akureyrarkirkja Church

Akureyrarkirkja Church

A striking modernist Lutheran church, Akureyrarkirkja stands as a distinctive landmark towering over Akureyri.

Auðkúlukirkja

Auðkúlukirkja

Discover Auðkúlukirkja, a uniquely oval-shaped wooden church set against North Iceland's serene landscapes.

Barðskirkja

Barðskirkja

Historic white wooden church with a striking red roof, nestled amidst green mountains in North Iceland.

Blönduóskirkja - eldri

Blönduóskirkja - eldri

Step back in time at Blönduóskirkja eldri, a charming 19th-century wooden church.

Blönduóskirkja - yngri

Blönduóskirkja - yngri

Distinctive modern church in Blönduós, consecrated in 1993 and inspired by the surrounding landscape.

Bægisárkirkja

Bægisárkirkja

Historic Bægisárkirkja, a protected timber church with a vibrant red roof against Iceland's hills.

Efri-Núpskirkja

Efri-Núpskirkja

Perched on a grassy hill, Efri-Núpskirkja is a historic white church and ancient site in North Iceland.

Einarsstaðakirkja

Einarsstaðakirkja

A charming white wooden church with a red roof, nestled in the serene North Icelandic landscape.

Fellskirkja

Fellskirkja

A charming white corrugated iron church with a red roof, nestled amidst Iceland's dramatic northern landscapes.

Flugumýri

Flugumýri

Step back in time at Flugumýri, a historic site nestled beneath towering, snow-dusted mountains.

Glaumbæjarkirkja

Glaumbæjarkirkja

Historic Glaumbæjarkirkja, a beautiful church at the Skagafjörður Folk Museum, offers a glimpse into Iceland's spiritual past.

Grafarkirkja Turf Church

Grafarkirkja Turf Church

One of Iceland’s oldest turf churches, Grafarkirkja is a beautifully preserved historic church in Skagafjörður dating back to the 17th century.

Grenivíkurkirkja

Grenivíkurkirkja

A charming white wooden church with a vibrant red roof, standing as a beacon of history in North Iceland.

Grenjaðarstaðarkirkja

Grenjaðarstaðarkirkja

1865 church at Grenjaðarstaður beside a major turf-house museum and a medieval runestone.

Grundarkirkja

Grundarkirkja

Grundarkirkja: Iceland's largest church built by an individual farmer, a vibrant architectural gem.

Hofskirkja á Skagaströnd

Hofskirkja á Skagaströnd

Discover Hofskirkja á Skagaströnd, a charming white wooden church with a red roof, nestled amidst Iceland's northern landscapes.

Hofsstaðakirkja

Hofsstaðakirkja

Discover Hofsstaðakirkja, a charming turf-roofed church in North Iceland, steeped in centuries of history.

Hríseyjarkirkja

Hríseyjarkirkja

Stone parish church in Hrísey, consecrated in 1928 and designed by architect Guðjón Samúelsson.

Hvammskirkja

Hvammskirkja

A charming 1892 timber church with a vibrant red roof, nestled in a historic, verdant valley.

Hvammstangakirkja

Hvammstangakirkja

Modern concrete church with a distinctive steeple, sitting proudly on a hill in Hvammstangi.

Hóladómkirkja

Hóladómkirkja

Iceland's oldest stone church, built in 1763 at the historic bishop's seat of Hólar.

Hólakirkja

Hólakirkja

Historic Hólakirkja, a rustic timber church in North Iceland, nestled by mountains and a striking white bell tower.

Hólaneskirkja

Hólaneskirkja

Modern parish church in Skagaströnd, consecrated in 1991 and preserving objects from older local churches.

Hólar Cathedral & Historical Site

Hólar Cathedral & Historical Site

Hólar Cathedral & Historical Site, Iceland's second episcopal see, is a profoundly significant cultural landmark.

Höskuldsstaðakirkja

Höskuldsstaðakirkja

Discover Höskuldsstaðakirkja, a charming white church with a striking red steeple set against Iceland's golden hills.

Húsavíkurkirkja — Húsavík Wooden Church

Húsavíkurkirkja — Húsavík Wooden Church

Iconic 1907 wooden church overlooking Húsavík harbor — green timber cross-shaped design, one of Iceland's most photographed churches.

Kaupangskirkja

Kaupangskirkja

A charming white church from 1922 with a unique tower, nestled in North Iceland's green landscape.

Kirkjuhvammskirkja

Kirkjuhvammskirkja

Historic light blue timber church in North Iceland, nestled against hills, reflecting centuries of faith.

Knappstaðakirkja

Knappstaðakirkja

Discover Knappstaðakirkja, Iceland's oldest timber church, a beautiful and resilient beacon in North Iceland.

Kvíabekkjarkirkja

Kvíabekkjarkirkja

Protected 1892 timber church at Kvíabekkur in Ólafsfjörður.

Laufáskirkja

Laufáskirkja

Historic 1865 church beside the Laufás turf farm, with a carved pulpit from 1698.

Miklabæjarkirkja

Miklabæjarkirkja

Discover Miklabæjarkirkja, a modern church with ancient roots, site of Sturlunga saga drama.

Minjasafnskirkjan

Minjasafnskirkjan

1846 timber church moved from Svalbarð to Akureyri Museum's garden in 1970.

Miðgarðakirkja

Miðgarðakirkja

Historic Miðgarðakirkja in Grímsey, a charming wooden church with a distinctive tower and rich past.

Munkaþverárkirkja

Munkaþverárkirkja

Historic black wooden church with a striking red roof, a former monastery site in Eyjafjörður.

Möðruvallakirkja

Möðruvallakirkja

Historic white timber church with a distinctive red roof and spire, nestled in scenic North Iceland.

Raufarhafnarkirkja

Raufarhafnarkirkja

Discover Raufarhafnarkirkja, a charming white church with a striking red roof, nestled under Iceland's vast blue sky.

Reykjakirkja

Reykjakirkja

Visit Reykjakirkja, a charming wooden church boasting the world's only heated cemetery, nestled in North Iceland.

Reynistaðarkirkja

Reynistaðarkirkja

Historic Reynistaðarkirkja, a charming white church with a unique pulpit, nestled in north Iceland.

Saurbæjarkirkja

Saurbæjarkirkja

One of Iceland's few surviving turf churches and the largest original one, built in 1858 at Saurbær in Eyjafjörður and protected under the National Museum.

Sauðárkrókskirkja

Sauðárkrókskirkja

The parish church of Sauðárkrókur, consecrated in 1892 and later enlarged, with an 1895 altarpiece of the walk to Emmaus by Danish painter Anker Lund.

Siglufjarðarkirkja

Siglufjarðarkirkja

Siglufjarðarkirkja, a striking white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled against a dramatic green mountain in North Iceland.

Sjávarborgarkirkja

Sjávarborgarkirkja

Discover Sjávarborgarkirkja, a resilient 19th-century timber church nestled in the serene North Icelandic landscape.

Skeggjastaðakirkja

Skeggjastaðakirkja

Oldest timber church in East Iceland, beautifully set by the sea with a historic graveyard.

Skútustaðakirkja

Skútustaðakirkja

Historic timber church near Lake Mývatn, offering a serene glimpse into Iceland's spiritual past.

St. Peter's Catholic Church, Akureyri

St. Peter's Catholic Church, Akureyri

Catholic parish church of North Iceland in central Akureyri, converted from a historic residence and open for private prayer.

Stóra-Árskógskirkja

Stóra-Árskógskirkja

Iconic white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled in a tranquil North Iceland graveyard.

Svalbarðskirkja

Svalbarðskirkja

A striking black wooden church with a red roof, standing gracefully amidst the vast North Icelandic landscape.

Svínavatnskirkja

Svínavatnskirkja

Svínavatnskirkja is a charming white wooden church with a red roof, nestled amidst the golden hills of North Iceland.

Tjarnarkirkja

Tjarnarkirkja

Historic, light blue timber church nestled in North Iceland's Svarfaðardalur valley, a serene cultural gem.

Upsakapella

Upsakapella

A charming, historic chapel set against a stunning backdrop of Icelandic mountains and a tranquil fjord.

Urðakirkja

Urðakirkja

A charming 1902 wooden church in Svarfaðardalur valley, rebuilt after a storm, with a stone foundation and a cross-topped roof.

Vallakirkja

Vallakirkja

White wooden church rebuilt after fire, standing resilient in snowy Svarfaðardalur.

Vesturhópshólakirkja

Vesturhópshólakirkja

A picturesque white church with a corrugated roof, nestled in Iceland's vast, green northern landscape.

Víðimýrarkirkja Turf Church

Víðimýrarkirkja Turf Church

Exceptionally well-preserved 1834 turf church at Víðimýri near Varmahlíð in Skagafjörður.

Ábæjarkirkja

Ábæjarkirkja

Remote concrete church, Ábæjarkirkja, stands as a testament to Icelandic heritage in a stunning valley.

Ólafsfjarðarkirkja

Ólafsfjarðarkirkja

Protected 1915 parish church in Ólafsfjörður with historic furnishings and distinctive early concrete architecture.

Þingeyrakirkja

Þingeyrakirkja

One of Iceland's most remarkable churches, a stone church at Þingeyrar built in 1864–1877 by MP Ásgeir Einarsson, its stone hauled by ox-sledge over winter ice.

Þingeyrar

Þingeyrar

Site of Iceland's first monastery (founded 1133) and a great medieval centre of saga-writing, with a remarkable 19th-century stone church whose vault holds 1,000 gilded stars.

Þingeyrar Church & Monastery Ruins

Þingeyrar Church & Monastery Ruins

Þingeyrar was the site of Iceland's first Benedictine monastery, established in 1133 and operating until the Reformation in 1551.

Þorgeirskirkja

Þorgeirskirkja

Modern church commemorating Iceland's conversion to Christianity, featuring a striking golden cross and Icelandic flag.

Þverárkirkja

Þverárkirkja

Discover Þverárkirkja, a charming 19th-century church amidst Iceland's serene northern landscapes.

Þórshafnarkirkja

Þórshafnarkirkja

Þórshafnarkirkja, a modern beacon of faith in East Iceland, stands with its distinctive white steeple against the vast landscape.

South Iceland

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Bræðratungukirkja

Bræðratungukirkja

Protected rural church at Bræðratunga in the Skálholt area.

Búrfellskirkja

Búrfellskirkja

Protected timber church built in 1845 in the Skálholt district.

Eyrarbakkakirkja

Eyrarbakkakirkja

Historic 1890 timber church in Eyrarbakki with a royal-painted altarpiece.

Gaulverjabæjarkirkja

Gaulverjabæjarkirkja

Protected timber church in Flóahreppur with a red roof and decorative woodwork.

Hagakirkja í Holtum

Hagakirkja í Holtum

Historic 1891 rural church in Holt, reconstructed after storm damage in 1991.

Haukadalskirkja

Haukadalskirkja

Historic church site in Haukadalur near the Geysir geothermal area.

Hlíðarendakirkja

Hlíðarendakirkja

1898 rural church at Hlíðarendi in Fljótshlíð, on a much older church site.

Hofskirkja

Hofskirkja

Historic turf-roofed church at Hof in Öræfi, built in 1884.

Hofskirkja í Öræfum

Hofskirkja í Öræfum

Discover Hofskirkja, a charming turf church nestled against a dramatic mountain backdrop in East Iceland.

Hraungerðiskirkja

Hraungerðiskirkja

Protected 1902 church at a site with documented medieval church history.

Hrepphólakirkja

Hrepphólakirkja

Early-20th-century timber church in Hrunamannahreppur.

Hrunakirkja

Hrunakirkja

Historic church at Hruni, associated with the folktale Dansinn í Hruna.

Hveragerðiskirkja

Hveragerðiskirkja

Modern 1972 church in Hveragerði designed by Jörundur Pálsson.

Keldnakirkja

Keldnakirkja

Small historic timber church at Keldur, built in 1875.

Kálfafellskirkja

Kálfafellskirkja

Historic rural church at Kálfafell, rebuilt and altered around 1960.

Laugardælakirkja

Laugardælakirkja

Modern church near Selfoss whose cemetery contains Bobby Fischer's grave.

Marteinstungukirkja

Marteinstungukirkja

1896 timber church in Rangárvellir on a much older church site.

Miðdalskirkja

Miðdalskirkja

Protected 1869 timber church with a dark exterior and red roof.

Núpsstaður Turf Church

Núpsstaður Turf Church

Historic turf-roofed church at Núpsstaður in Skaftárhreppur.

Oddakirkja

Oddakirkja

Church at the historic learning and chieftain centre of Oddi on Rangárvellir.

Prestbakkakirkja á Síðu

Prestbakkakirkja á Síðu

Protected 1859 timber church at Prestbakki on Síða, linked with Rev. Jón Steingrímsson.

Reyniskirkja

Reyniskirkja

1946 church in Reynishverfi near Vík with a historic churchyard.

Selfosskirkja

Selfosskirkja

Main church of Selfoss beside the Ölfusá river.

Skarðskirkja á Landi

Skarðskirkja á Landi

Rural church in Land, consecrated in 1931, with a history of relocation and rebuilding.

Skeljastaðakirkja

Skeljastaðakirkja

Reconstructed early-Christian-style church in Þjórsárdalur based on archaeological interpretation.

Skálholt

Skálholt

Historic bishopric and cultural centre that shaped Icelandic religious and educational life for centuries.

Skálholt Cathedral

Skálholt Cathedral

Skálholt was one of Iceland's two episcopal seats from 1056 to 1796 and the most important religious and cultural centre in Iceland for nearly 700 years.

Skógakirkja

Skógakirkja

1998 museum church at Skógar containing historic fittings from older South Iceland churches.

Stafkirkjan í Vestmannaeyjum

Stafkirkjan í Vestmannaeyjum

Replica Norwegian stave church on Heimaey, given to Iceland in 2000.

Stokkseyrarkirkja

Stokkseyrarkirkja

Protected 1886 timber church in Stokkseyri.

Strandarkirkja Miracle Church

Strandarkirkja Miracle Church

Historic seaside church in Selvogur known as the Miracle Church.

Stóra-Núpskirkja

Stóra-Núpskirkja

Rural church rebuilt in 1909 after storm destruction of the previous building.

Stóruborgarkirkja

Stóruborgarkirkja

Rural Grímsnes church associated with early-20th-century parish changes.

Stórólfshvolskirkja

Stórólfshvolskirkja

1930 timber church at Hvolsvöllur with an altarpiece by Þórarinn B. Þorláksson.

Sólheimakapella

Sólheimakapella

Small 1960 chapel at a church site with medieval roots beneath Mýrdalsjökull.

Sólheimakirkja

Sólheimakirkja

Modern church at the Sólheimar community, consecrated in 2005.

Torfastaðakirkja

Torfastaðakirkja

1893 rural church in Biskupstungur with a white exterior and red roof.

Tungufellskirkja

Tungufellskirkja

Preserved towerless timber church in Hrunamannahreppur, built in 1856.

Villingaholtskirkja

Villingaholtskirkja

Protected 1910–1911 timber church with a white exterior, red roof and front tower.

Víkurkirkja

Víkurkirkja

1930s parish church on the hill above Vík í Mýrdal.

Árbæjarkirkja í Holtum

Árbæjarkirkja í Holtum

Protected 1887 timber church on Árbæjarvegur near Hella.

Ólafsvallakirkja

Ólafsvallakirkja

Protected 1897 timber church in South Iceland.

Úlfljótsvatnskirkja

Úlfljótsvatnskirkja

1914 timber church beside Lake Úlfljótsvatn, with a later tower.

Úthlíðarkirkja

Úthlíðarkirkja

Modern blue-and-white church in Úthlíð, completed in 2006.

Þingvallakirkja

Þingvallakirkja

Historic church beside Þingvallabær in Þingvellir National Park.

Þorlákskirkja

Þorlákskirkja

Modern parish church in Þorlákshöfn, consecrated in 1985.

Þykkvabæjarkirkja

Þykkvabæjarkirkja

Modern 1967–1972 church in Þykkvibær, historically known as Hábæjarkirkja.

Þykkvabæjarklausturkirkja

Þykkvabæjarklausturkirkja

1864 timber church on the historic Þykkvabæjarklaustur monastery site in Álftaver.

West Iceland

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Akrakirkja

Akrakirkja

Historic Akrakirkja, a charming white church with a red roof, stands as an ancient chieftain's seat on Iceland's west coast.

Akraneskirkja

Akraneskirkja

Modern architectural marvel dominating Akranes, featuring an iconic altarpiece by Jón Engilberts.

Borgarkirkja

Borgarkirkja

Discover Borgarkirkja, one of West Iceland's oldest church sites, featuring a charming 19th-century wooden structure with a striking red roof.

Borgarneskirkja

Borgarneskirkja

Perched on a hill, Borgarneskirkja offers serene beauty, a striking white facade, and historical charm.

Bæjarkirkja

Bæjarkirkja

Historic Bæjarkirkja, consecrated 1967, stands on ancient grounds of Iceland's first monastery.

Dagverðarneskirkja

Dagverðarneskirkja

Discover Dagverðarneskirkja, a charming corrugated iron church nestled in West Iceland's rugged beauty.

Fitjakirkja

Fitjakirkja

Experience the serene charm of Fitjakirkja, a historic wooden church nestled in West Iceland.

Gilsbakkakirkja

Gilsbakkakirkja

Discover Gilsbakkakirkja, a charming white church with a striking red roof, nestled in West Iceland's serene landscape.

Hallgrímskirkja í Saurbæ

Hallgrímskirkja í Saurbæ

Modern white church in a serene fjord setting, dedicated to Iceland's beloved hymn writer Hallgrímur Pétursson.

Hjarðarholtskirkja í Dölum

Hjarðarholtskirkja í Dölum

A charming, pink-hued timber cross-church with a tall spire, standing gracefully amidst the snowy Westfjords landscape.

Hvammskirkja í Norðurárdal

Hvammskirkja í Norðurárdal

A historic Icelandic church with a bright red roof, nestled in a serene West Iceland valley.

Hvanneyrarkirkja

Hvanneyrarkirkja

A striking white church with a red roof, rebuilt in 1905 after a storm, now owned by the local Agricultural College.

Húsafellskapella

Húsafellskapella

Húsafellskapella, a serene white chapel with a distinctive green roof, invites contemplation within its ancient grounds.

Innra-Hólmskirkja

Innra-Hólmskirkja

This charming white church with a bright red roof stands against a dramatic Icelandic mountain backdrop.

Kvennabrekkukirkja

Kvennabrekkukirkja

Historic Kvennabrekkukirkja, a charming white church with a red roof, stands serenely in West Iceland.

Lundarkirkja

Lundarkirkja

Historic Lundarkirkja, a white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled against a dramatic Icelandic landscape.

Reykholtskirkja - eldri

Reykholtskirkja - eldri

Discover Reykholtskirkja – eldri, the charming older church in historic Reykholt, West Iceland, nestled within a serene graveyard.

Reykholtskirkja - yngri

Reykholtskirkja - yngri

Reykholtskirkja - yngri is a modern church in Reykholt, a historically significant village once home to Snorri Sturluson.

Skarðskirkja

Skarðskirkja

A charming white church with a bright red roof, Skarðskirkja stands as a historical beacon on Skarðsströnd.

Skógarkirkja

Skógarkirkja

A serene small church nestled in a vibrant green field, backed by majestic Icelandic mountains.

Snóksdalskirkja

Snóksdalskirkja

Historic red wooden church in West Iceland, nestled in a serene landscape with ancient roots.

Stafholtskirkja

Stafholtskirkja

A charming white church with a striking red roof, nestled in West Iceland's verdant landscape.

Staðarfellskirkja

Staðarfellskirkja

Historic Staðarfellskirkja, a charming white church by the sea in West Iceland, dating to 1891.

Staðarhraunskirkja við Hítardal

Staðarhraunskirkja við Hítardal

Discover Staðarhraunskirkja, a charming white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled in West Iceland's serene landscape.

Staðarhólskirkja

Staðarhólskirkja

Discover Staðarhólskirkja, a charming white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled in West Iceland's historic landscape.

Stóra-Vatnshornskirkja

Stóra-Vatnshornskirkja

Discover Stóra-Vatnshornskirkja, a striking A-frame church with a red roof nestled amidst Iceland's rolling golden hills.

Síðumúlakirkja

Síðumúlakirkja

A charming white corrugated iron church with a distinctive red roof, nestled in Iceland's green landscape.

Álftaneskirkja

Álftaneskirkja

Historic white church with a striking red roof and steeple, nestled on a cape in West Iceland.

Álftártungukirkja

Álftártungukirkja

Step into Álftártungukirkja, a historic West Iceland church with a distinctive blue-patterned ceiling and centuries of resilience.

Westfjords

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Brjánslækjarkirkja

Brjánslækjarkirkja

Discover Brjánslækjarkirkja, a charming white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled by the tranquil waters of a Westfjords fjord.

Bænhús í Furufirði

Bænhús í Furufirði

A remote, weathered chapel in Hornstrandir, a testament to resilience and faith amidst raw Icelandic nature.

Eyrarkirkja í Seyðisfirði

Eyrarkirkja í Seyðisfirði

Discover Eyrarkirkja, a charming 1866 private church with a red roof, set against dramatic Westfjords mountains.

Flateyjarkirkja

Flateyjarkirkja

Perched on a grassy knoll against the vibrant blue sea, Flateyjarkirkja is a charming white church with a striking red roof, a beacon of history in the Westfjords.

Hraunskirkja

Hraunskirkja

Hraunskirkja: A charming light-blue timber church with red trim, nestled in the serene Westfjords' green embrace.

Hólmavíkurkirkja

Hólmavíkurkirkja

A striking modern church perched on Brennuhóll, offering serene views over Steingrímsfjörður.

Hólskirkja

Hólskirkja

Historic timber church with a red steeple against a clear blue sky, nestled in the snowy Westfjords.

Kaldrananeskirkja

Kaldrananeskirkja

Historic corrugated iron church by the sea, nestled in the remote Westfjords.

Kollafjarðarneskirkja

Kollafjarðarneskirkja

Oldest concrete church in Strandir, with a striking red roof against the Westfjords landscape.

Melgraseyrarkirkja

Melgraseyrarkirkja

Discover Melgraseyrarkirkja, a striking A-frame church with a bright white roof nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Iceland's Westfjords.

Mýrakirkja

Mýrakirkja

Historic white wooden church with a striking red roof, nestled in the Westfjords landscape.

Nauteyrarkirkja

Nauteyrarkirkja

Discover Nauteyrarkirkja, a charming white timber church with a red roof, nestled amidst the Westfjords' green hills.

Núpskirkja

Núpskirkja

Discover Núpskirkja, a charming white church with a striking red roof, nestled amidst bare trees in Iceland's Westfjords.

Reykhólakirkja

Reykhólakirkja

A serene white church with a brown spire, nestled against the dramatic Westfjords landscape.

Saurbæjarkirkja — Rauðasandur

Saurbæjarkirkja — Rauðasandur

Historic church at Saurbær on Rauðasandur in the southern Westfjords.

Selárdalskirkja

Selárdalskirkja

A small historic church in remote Selárdalur, close to the outdoor art of Samúel Jónsson and surrounded by dramatic Arnarfjörður scenery.

Staðarkirkja á Reykjanesi

Staðarkirkja á Reykjanesi

Staðarkirkja is a historic 1864 church at Staður on Reykjanes in Reykhólasveit, about 8 km west of Reykhólar in the Westfjords.

Staðarkirkja í Aðalvík

Staðarkirkja í Aðalvík

Historic Staðarkirkja, a vibrant red-roofed beacon amidst Westfjords' dramatic, deserted landscape.

Staðarkirkja í Steingrímsfirði

Staðarkirkja í Steingrímsfirði

Historic Staðarkirkja, a dark-timbered beauty with a red roof, stands serenely in the Westfjords, a testament to enduring faith.

Stóra-Laugardalskirkja

Stóra-Laugardalskirkja

Charming white church with red trim, nestled in the scenic Westfjords, boasting ancient artifacts and a rich history.

Sæbólskirkja

Sæbólskirkja

Nestled in the remote Westfjords, Sæbólskirkja is a charming white church with a resilient past.

Tálknafjarðarkirkja

Tálknafjarðarkirkja

Experience modern Icelandic architecture at Tálknafjarðarkirkja, a striking timber church set against Westfjords' dramatic landscape.

Unaðsdalskirkja

Unaðsdalskirkja

A charming white church with a striking red roof, Unaðsdalskirkja stands as a beacon of history in the serene Westfjords.

Vatnsfjarðarkirkja

Vatnsfjarðarkirkja

Historic white church with a striking red roof, nestled by the serene Vatnsfjörður fjord in the Westfjords.

Árneskirkja - gamla

Árneskirkja - gamla

Discover Árneskirkja, a charming turf-roofed church in the Westfjords, blending history with unique Icelandic architecture.

Ísafjarðarkirkja

Ísafjarðarkirkja

Discover Ísafjarðarkirkja, a modern church in the Westfjords, known for its striking architecture and vibrant community life.

Óspakseyrarkirkja

Óspakseyrarkirkja

Charming red-roofed church by the fjord, steeped in centuries of Icelandic history.

Ögurkirkja

Ögurkirkja

Ögurkirkja, a charming white church with a bright red roof in the Westfjords, holds centuries of Icelandic history.

Þingeyrarkirkja

Þingeyrarkirkja

Discover Þingeyrarkirkja, a striking stone church set against the stunning Westfjords landscape.

Snæfellsnes

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Bjarnarhafnarkirkja

Bjarnarhafnarkirkja

A picturesque black timber church with a red roof, nestled by the sea in West Iceland.

Breiðabólstaðarkirkja

Breiðabólstaðarkirkja

A Snæfellsnes parish church consecrated in 1973, on a site with church records dating back to 1573.

Brimilsvallakirkja

Brimilsvallakirkja

A charming 1923 church with a striking red roof, nestled amidst West Iceland's snowy peaks.

Búðakirkja

Búðakirkja

The iconic black church of Búðakirkja stands majestically against Iceland's dramatic Snæfellsnes landscape.

Fáskrúðarbakkakirkja

Fáskrúðarbakkakirkja

A centrally located parish church at Fáskrúðarbakki, built from 1935 and consecrated by Bishop Jón Helgason, with a lychgate added in 1993.

Grundarfjarðarkirkja

Grundarfjarðarkirkja

A striking white church with a dark spire, Grundarfjarðarkirkja stands gracefully amidst West Iceland's scenic mountains.

Hellnakirkja

Hellnakirkja

Striking white church with a vivid red roof overlooking the Atlantic, a serene coastal gem.

Ingjaldshólskirkja

Ingjaldshólskirkja

Historic Ingjaldshóll church stands between Hellissandur and Rif on one of Snæfellsnes' long-established church sites.

Leiði Guðrúnar Ósvífursdóttur

Leiði Guðrúnar Ósvífursdóttur

The grave of the saga heroine Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir by Helgafell, tied to a tradition of three wishes granted to those who climb the hill in silence; protected since 1928.

Miklaholtskirkja

Miklaholtskirkja

A charming white church with a red roof, steeped in history on Iceland's west coast.

Narfeyrarkirkja

Narfeyrarkirkja

A resilient white church with a bright red roof, Narfeyrarkirkja stands as a testament to Icelandic faith and history.

Rauðamelskirkja

Rauðamelskirkja

This charming, protected timber church with a striking red roof stands proudly amidst the scenic Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Setbergskirkja

Setbergskirkja

Charming 1892 wooden church in West Iceland, with ancient artifacts and historical tales.

Staðastaðarkirkja

Staðastaðarkirkja

Staðastaðarkirkja, a historic white church with a red roof, stands serenely amidst green hills on Snæfellsnes, steeped in Icelandic sagas and literary lore.

Stykkishólmskirkja

Stykkishólmskirkja

Experience the striking modern architecture of Stykkishólmskirkja, a landmark overlooking Iceland's west coast.

Ólafsvíkurkirkja

Ólafsvíkurkirkja

Discover Ólafsvíkurkirkja, a strikingly modern church in West Iceland, famed for its unique architecture and historical artifacts.

Capital Region

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Bessastaðakirkja

Bessastaðakirkja

Bessastaðakirkja is the historic church beside Iceland’s presidential estate on Álftanes.

Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík (Reykjavík Cathedral)

Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík (Reykjavík Cathedral)

Visit Reykjavík’s historic cathedral beside Alþingi and Austurvöllur square, completed in 1796.

Fríkirkjan í Hafnarfirði

Fríkirkjan í Hafnarfirði

Fríkirkjan í Hafnarfirði is a historic early-20th-century church in central Hafnarfjörður, known for its role in the town’s religious life and its prominent setting near the harbour.

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Admire Reykjavík’s Free Church beside Tjörnin, a working congregation in a historic 1902 building.

Garðakirkja

Garðakirkja

Historic Garðakirkja at Garðar on Álftanes/Garðabær, built in 1879–80 and restored for worship in 1966.

Hafnarfjarðarkirkja

Hafnarfjarðarkirkja

Hafnarfjarðarkirkja (Hafnarfjörður Church)

Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja

Visit Reykjavík’s landmark church, inspired by Icelandic basalt formations, with a panoramic city-view tower.

Hallgrímskirkja í Vindáshlíð

Hallgrímskirkja í Vindáshlíð

Historic 1878 timber church moved from Saurbær to Vindáshlíð in 1957, in Kjósarhreppur.

Hallgrímskirkja — Reykjavík's Landmark Church

Hallgrímskirkja — Reykjavík's Landmark Church

Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavík's famous basalt-inspired Lutheran church. Church entry is normally free; its panoramic tower is ticketed.

Háteigskirkja

Háteigskirkja

Háteigskirkja is a striking white church in Reykjavík, notable for its unique twin spires and serene presence.

Kópavogskirkja Church

Kópavogskirkja Church

Modernist church in Kópavogur with unique boat-like architecture and distinctive skyline silhouette.

Landakotskirkja — Iceland's Catholic Cathedral

Landakotskirkja — Iceland's Catholic Cathedral

See Landakotskirkja, Reykjavík's Catholic cathedral dedicated to Christ the King.

Langholtskirkja

Langholtskirkja

A stunning example of modern Icelandic architecture with its iconic triangular design.

Laugarneskirkja

Laugarneskirkja

Laugarneskirkja is a protected Reykjavík church designed by Guðjón Samúelsson and consecrated in 1949.

Lágafellskirkja

Lágafellskirkja

Historic Lágafellskirkja, a beautiful white timber church with a green roof, stands proudly in the Capital Region.

Mosfellskirkja

Mosfellskirkja

Mosfellskirkja: A modern architectural marvel on a green hill, often graced by rainbows.

Reynivallakirkja

Reynivallakirkja

Historic parish church at Reynivellir in Kjós, within the Capital Region.

Sankti Jósefskirkja

Sankti Jósefskirkja

Sankti Jósefskirkja is an active Catholic church in Hafnarfjörður.

Seltjarnarneskirkja

Seltjarnarneskirkja

Parish church on Seltjarnarnes.

Viðeyjarkirkja

Viðeyjarkirkja

Historic eighteenth-century stone church on Viðey island, reachable by passenger ferry, with interior access subject to local arrangements.

Víðistaðakirkja

Víðistaðakirkja

Modern church and cultural landmark beside Víðistaðatún park in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.

Áskirkja

Áskirkja

Áskirkja is an active parish church in Reykjavík's Árbær/Ás district.

East Iceland

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Bakkagerðiskirkja

Bakkagerðiskirkja

Discover Bakkagerðiskirkja, a charming white church in East Iceland, renowned for its stunning Kjarval altarpiece and serene coastal setting.

Berufjarðarkirkja

Berufjarðarkirkja

Berufjarðarkirkja is a small historic rural church in East Iceland overlooking Berufjörður near Djúpivogur, set within a scenic fjord landscape.

Bjarnaneskirkja

Bjarnaneskirkja

Modern architectural marvel in East Iceland, Bjarnaneskirkja blends striking design with a dramatic historical saga.

Brekkukirkja

Brekkukirkja

Historic Brekkukirkja, with its iconic red roof and spire, stands proudly on a grassy hill in East Iceland.

Egilsstaðakirkja

Egilsstaðakirkja

A striking beacon of modern architecture, Egilsstaðakirkja's clean lines and tall tower stand majestically against East Iceland's dramatic landscape.

Eiríksstaðakirkja

Eiríksstaðakirkja

Eiríksstaðakirkja, East Iceland's oldest concrete church, stands with its vibrant red roof against a dramatic landscape.

Eiðakirkja

Eiðakirkja

Discover Eiðakirkja, a charming white church with a striking red roof and steeple cross, nestled in the serene Eastfjords.

Geirsstaðakirkja

Geirsstaðakirkja

Step back in time at Geirsstaðakirkja, a beautifully reconstructed Viking Age turf church in East Iceland.

Heydalakirkja

Heydalakirkja

Heydalakirkja, a white church with a striking red roof, stands serenely against Iceland's dramatic eastern landscape.

Hjaltastaðakirkja

Hjaltastaðakirkja

A charming yellow timber church, Hjaltastaðakirkja offers a glimpse into Iceland's spiritual past.

Húsavíkurkirkja

Húsavíkurkirkja

A small wooden church in the Eastfjords' Húsavík (built 1937–1939), with a 1685 pewter font and an eroding seaside churchyard.

Kirkjubæjarkirkja

Kirkjubæjarkirkja

An elegant 1851 timber church at Kirkjubær with a pulpit from Bishop Guðbrandur Þorláksson's era and an 1894 altarpiece by Anker Lund.

Kolfreyjustaðarkirkja

Kolfreyjustaðarkirkja

Historic wooden church by the sea, a serene landmark in East Iceland.

Möðrudalskirkja

Möðrudalskirkja

A striking red-roofed church built by love in Iceland's remote eastern highlands.

Papeyjarkirkja

Papeyjarkirkja

A charming black timber church with a red roof, guarded by a white picket fence, standing stoically against dramatic Icelandic skies.

Seyðisfjarðarkirkja

Seyðisfjarðarkirkja

Iconic Seyðisfjarðarkirkja, a blue timber church rebuilt after a fire, shines brightly in the eastern fjords.

Vallaneskirkja

Vallaneskirkja

Discover Vallaneskirkja, a charming white church with a vibrant red roof, nestled in East Iceland's tranquil landscape.

Vopnafjarðarkirkja

Vopnafjarðarkirkja

A striking white timber church with a vibrant red roof, nestled by the sea in East Iceland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most famous churches in Iceland?

Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík is Iceland's most iconic church, recognised worldwide for its dramatic basalt-column architecture. Other notable examples include the black church of Búðakirkja on Snæfellsnes, Skálholt Cathedral (Iceland's historic episcopal seat for nearly 700 years), the turf church at Víðimýri, and Þingvallakirkja inside Þingvellir National Park.

Are there turf churches in Iceland?

Yes. Turf churches are among Iceland's oldest and most distinctive architectural forms. Their sod-layered roofs provided insulation against the harsh north Atlantic climate. The best-preserved examples include Víðimýrarkirkja (1834) in Skagafjörður and Hofskirkja in Öræfi, both protected heritage sites.

Can you visit churches in Iceland?

Most Icelandic churches are open to visitors, particularly during summer. Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík is open year-round with a paid tower viewing platform. Rural churches may have limited or seasonal opening hours. The church grounds are generally accessible even when the building itself is closed.

What is the black church in Iceland?

The 'black church' is Búðakirkja on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula — a small, striking wooden church painted entirely black, set against the dramatic backdrop of Snæfellsjökull glacier. It was rebuilt in 1987 following the restoration of the original 1703 structure.

What is the oldest church in Iceland?

Hóladómkirkja in northern Iceland is Iceland's oldest stone church, built in 1763 at the ancient episcopal seat of Hólar. The site itself has been a centre of religion and learning since the 12th century. Skálholt Cathedral, Iceland's southern bishop's seat from 1056 to 1796, also has an extremely long ecclesiastical history.

Is Hallgrímskirkja free to visit?

Entering Hallgrímskirkja church itself is free. The tower observation deck — offering panoramic views across Reykjavík — charges a modest admission fee. Services and recitals take place regularly inside the church.

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