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Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Reykjavík Area, IcelandOpen to visitorsOn Wikipedia
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Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Reykjavík Area, IcelandOpen to visitorsOn Wikipedia

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The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is a Lutheran church independent from the Church of Iceland, the established church of Iceland. It lies in the centre of the Icelandic capital, by the lake Tjörnin.

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss
5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Sjávarfoss
5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Ullarfoss
5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Skáfossar
6.2 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg
1000 m

Hot pot in nature. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbær
1.2 km·~1 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#3.Nauthólsvík
2.1 km·~2 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region
2.6 km·~3 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Reykjavík
3.1 km·~4 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
3.1 km·~4 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Camper Resort Reykjavík
6.3 km·~8 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Hafnarfjörður
7.8 km·~9 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
300 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Vietnam Market
400 m

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
800 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Melabúðin
1 km·~1 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hringbraut
600 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Birkimelur
700 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Klöpp
800 m

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Skúlagata
1 km·~1 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Can I go inside Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík?
Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is in Reykjavík Area. Many Icelandic churches are open to visitors during the day, but smaller rural churches are often locked outside services. Check opening hours before making a long drive, and never enter or photograph during a service in progress.
How do I get to Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík?
Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is located in Reykjavík Area. Use the map and directions on this page — most churches sit in or near a town and are reachable by any car on paved roads.
Is there an entry fee for Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík?
Entry to Icelandic churches is generally free, though a couple of city churches charge for tower viewing platforms or museums. Donations are welcomed at many rural churches.
What kind of church is Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík?
Most churches in Iceland are Evangelical Lutheran parish churches of the Church of Iceland — the national church. A small number are Catholic. Details for this church, where recorded, come from Wikidata and Wikipedia.

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