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Landakotskirkja

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ChurchReykjavík Area

Landakotskirkja

Reykjavík Area, IcelandOpen to visitorsOn Wikipedia

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Landakotskirkja, officially named Basilika Krists konungs and often referred to as Kristskirkja, is a Catholic basilica in the western part of the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík and is the cathedral of the Diocese of Reykjavík.

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Landakotskirkja is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1474°N, 21.9486°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 41 (Reykjavíkurhöfn)
Off the main road: 0.4 km from Route 41
Nearest town: Reykjavík — 0.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 0 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,049 mapped places within 20 km

Landakotskirkja weather and conditions

At Landakotskirkja in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 03:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), light drizzle, wind 5 m/s gusting to 12 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:13). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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Dacia Duster 4x4

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Landakotskirkja — photo by Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Can I go inside Landakotskirkja?

Landakotskirkja 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 Landakotskirkja?

Landakotskirkja 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 Landakotskirkja?

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 Landakotskirkja?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Sjávarfoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbær

800 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Nauthólsvík

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Reykjavík

3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

3.6 km·~4 min drive

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#3.Camper Resort Reykjavík

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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#4.Hafnarfjörður

8.1 km·~10 min drive

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4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Melabúðin

650 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

700 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

750 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Vietnam Market

750 m

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Birkimelur

650 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ánanaust

700 m

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Fiskislóð

900 m

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hringbraut

1.1 km·~1 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

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#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · 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