About
Kópavogur Church is a church in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is located on Borgarholt hill at the top of Kársnes and offers a great view over Kópavogur, Reykjavík and surrounding area.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Kópavogskirkja
Map
64.1123°N, 21.9130°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 40 (Hafnarfjarðarv.)
Off the main road
- 0.3 km from Route 40
Nearest town
- Kópavogsbær — 0.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 1,076 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kópavogskirkja
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
Golden Circle, Friðheimar Tomato Farm & Laugarás Lagoonfrom 25.900 ISK · 10 h
Bonfire Tourfrom 13.999 ISK · 4 h
Golden Circle & Reykjavík Christmas Walkfrom 29.999 ISK · 9 h
Buggy & Golden Circlefrom 36.999 ISK · 10 h
South Coast & Northern Lights Tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 14 h
Snæfellsnes National Park with local meal includedfrom 27.900 ISK · 11 h
Sky Lagoon Saman Passfrom 14.990 ISK · 2 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and Drinks: Sér Passesfrom 22.090 ISK · 3 hKópavogskirkja weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Digraneskirkja1 km
- 2
Fossvogskirkja1 km - 3
Hjallakirkja2 km - 4Grensáskirkja2 km
- 5
Háteigskirkja3 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir2 km
- 3
Nauthólsvík2 km
Fuel
- 1
Hamraborg< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Fossvogur< 1 km · 309.9 kr/L - 3
Kópavogsbraut1 km · 279.8 kr/L
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Can I go inside Kópavogskirkja?
Kópavogskirkja 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 Kópavogskirkja?
Kópavogskirkja 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 Kópavogskirkja?
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 Kópavogskirkja?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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