South Coast Churches

10 churches in South Coast, led by Heimaey stave church and Skálholt church. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top churches in South Coast

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

Heimaey stave church

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

Skálholt church

Skálholt Cathedral is a Church of Iceland cathedral church. The church is the official church of the Bishop of Skálholt, currently Kristján Björnsson. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

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10 churches in South Coast

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Vík í Mýrdal Church

White church on the hill above Vík village. Classic Icelandic church with red roof. Best views of Reynisfjara black beach and Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Iconic South Coast image.

Mosfellskirkja

Church in Mosfellsbær. Historic site, Hallgrímur Pétursson connection.

Stórólfshvolskirkja

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

Landakirkja

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

Laugardælakirkja

The parish church at Laugardælir, just outside Selfoss. Bobby Fischer — the American who won the 1972 World Chess Championship in Reykjavík and was made an Icelandic citizen in 2005 — is buried in the churchyard, which is why a small country church in a field receives visitors from all over the world. It is still a working parish cemetery.

Hofskirkja í Öræfum

One of Iceland's last turf churches, built 1884. At Hof near Vatnajökull. Grass-roofed church built into hillside. Unique and atmospheric. Protected historic building.

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Víkurkirkja

Church in Vík village. Hilltop location with views. Good northern lights spot.

Heimaey stave church

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

Skálholt church

Skálholt Cathedral is a Church of Iceland cathedral church. The church is the official church of the Bishop of Skálholt, currently Kristján Björnsson. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Many churches are open to visitors - respect services in progress.

Hraungerðiskirkja

Historic church in South Iceland. Beautiful setting.