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Heimaey stave church

South Coast, IcelandOpen to visitorsOn Wikipedia

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Heimaey Stave Church (Stafkirkjan) is a close replica of Haltdalen stave church situated in the Skansinn area of the harbour of Vestmannaeyjabær on Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.

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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
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Key Camper Wild Duo
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Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Heimaey stave church

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Ice Cave & Waterfalls
South Coast

Ice Cave & Waterfalls

Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.

Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
From
349.000 kr
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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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.Drífandi
23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Drífandi
#2.Seljalandsfoss
23 km·~28 min drive

A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…

Seljalandsfoss
#3.Gljúfrabúi
24 km·~29 min drive

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

Gljúfrabúi
#4.Írárfoss
26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Írárfoss
4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær
1.4 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
34 km·~41 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
44 km·~53 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
53 km·~64 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsheimilið
1.6 km·~2 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja
1.7 km·~2 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

#3.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar
1.8 km·~2 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#4.Herjólfsdalur
1.8 km·~2 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
550 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
600 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar
450 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur
34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
43 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Ice Cave & Waterfalls
11 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.

from 24,990 krView tour →
#2.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#3.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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Can I go inside Heimaey stave church?
Heimaey stave church is in South Coast. 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 Heimaey stave church?
Heimaey stave church is located in South Coast. 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 Heimaey stave church?
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 Heimaey stave church?
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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