Reykjavík Area Churches

31 churches in Reykjavík Area, led by Landakotskirkja and Reykjavík Cathedral. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top churches in Reykjavík Area

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Landakotskirkja

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. It is the sole Catholic cathedral in Iceland. Services at the cathedral are held in Icelandic, Polish and English. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

Reykjavík Cathedral

Reykjavík Cathedral is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, as well as the parish church of the old city centre and environs. It is located at Austurvöllur, and next to it is Alþingishúsið. Since Iceland's parliament, the Alþingi, was resurrected in 1845, each session of parliament has begun with a Mass at the cathedral, and from there the dean of the cathedral leads the members of parliament to the parliament house. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Kópavogskirkja

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. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavík's landmark church and the city's tallest building. The distinctive concrete facade was inspired by basalt columns. The tower elevator takes you to panoramic views over the capital. The church interior is surprisingly modern and minimalist. Construction took 41 years (1945-1986). The architecture is loved and debated in equal measure. Free to enter the church. Small fee for the tower. Worth visiting for architecture, views, or both.

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

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. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Historic church sites often predate Christianity in Iceland.

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31 churches in Reykjavík Area

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Digraneskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Kotstrandarkirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Historic church sites often predate Christianity in Iceland.

Seltjarnarneskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Grafarvogskirkja

Church in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík. Modern suburban church.

Mosfellskirkja

Church in Mosfellsbær. Historic site, Hallgrímur Pétursson connection.

Háteigskirkja

Large modernist church in Reykjavík's Háaleiti district. Designed by Guðjón Samúelsson (who also designed Hallgrímskirkja). Interesting 1960s architecture.

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Maríukirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Church architecture reflects Iceland's building traditions and imported influences.

Viðeyjarkirkja

Church on Viðey island in Reykjavík bay. Second oldest stone church in Iceland (1774). Peaceful island setting, accessible by ferry. Near Yoko Ono's Imagine Peace Tower.

Þingvallakirkja

Church at Þingvellir, site of Iceland's ancient parliament. Current church from 1859. Simple white church in historic setting. Nearby is spot where Christianity was adopted in year 1000.

Lindakirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Church architecture reflects Iceland's building traditions and imported influences.

Garðakirkja

Church in Garðabær, suburb of Reykjavík. Modern building serving the local community.

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Selfosskirkja

Main church in Selfoss, South Iceland's largest town. Modern church serving the community.

Hjallakirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Historic church sites often predate Christianity in Iceland.

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Langholtskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

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Laugarneskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

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Guðríðarkirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

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Bústaðakirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Turf churches represent traditional construction methods worth seeing.

Árbæjarkirkja

Church in Árbær, Reykjavík. Part of Árbær Open Air Museum.

Áskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Turf churches represent traditional construction methods worth seeing.

Neskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Fossvogskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

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Breiðholtskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Church architecture reflects Iceland's building traditions and imported influences.

Víðistaðakirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

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Grensáskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Turf churches represent traditional construction methods worth seeing.

Lágafellskirkja

Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

Bessastaðakirkja

Church at Bessastaðir, the official residence of Iceland's president. Historic site since medieval times. Beautiful location on Álftanes peninsula.

Landakotskirkja

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. It is the sole Catholic cathedral in Iceland. Services at the cathedral are held in Icelandic, Polish and English. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

Reykjavík Cathedral

Reykjavík Cathedral is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, as well as the parish church of the old city centre and environs. It is located at Austurvöllur, and next to it is Alþingishúsið. Since Iceland's parliament, the Alþingi, was resurrected in 1845, each session of parliament has begun with a Mass at the cathedral, and from there the dean of the cathedral leads the members of parliament to the parliament house. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Kópavogskirkja

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. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Churches often sit in scenic locations chosen for spiritual reasons.

Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavík's landmark church and the city's tallest building. The distinctive concrete facade was inspired by basalt columns. The tower elevator takes you to panoramic views over the capital. The church interior is surprisingly modern and minimalist. Construction took 41 years (1945-1986). The architecture is loved and debated in equal measure. Free to enter the church. Small fee for the tower. Worth visiting for architecture, views, or both.

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

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. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Historic church sites often predate Christianity in Iceland.