South Coast Churches

10 churches in South Coast — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

10 churches in South Coast

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

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

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.

Víkurkirkja

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

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.