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Strandarkirkja

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Strandarkirkja

West Iceland, IcelandOpen to visitorsOn Wikipedia

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Strandarkirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Selvogur, on the southern coast of Iceland. The church is a landmark for travellers at sea.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Strandarkirkja is in West Iceland at 63.8333°N, 21.7000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 427 (Selvogur-sýslum.)
Off the main road: 15.5 km from Route 38
Nearest town: Þorlákshöfn — 16.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 37 km in a straight line
What else is close: 74 mapped places within 20 km

Strandarkirkja weather and conditions

At Strandarkirkja in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:11). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Strandarkirkja

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Strandarkirkja — photo by JNC2 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: JNC2 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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Can I go inside Strandarkirkja?

Strandarkirkja is in West Iceland. 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 Strandarkirkja?

Strandarkirkja is located in West Iceland. 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 Strandarkirkja?

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 Strandarkirkja?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Reykjafoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

19 km·~23 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hverahild

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.T-bær

600 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Gata Free Camping

1.1 km·~1 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar

16 km·~19 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#4.Þorlákshöfn

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

16 km·~19 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

28 km·~34 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

28 km·~34 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

29 km·~35 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þorlákshöfn

16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Einhella

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurhella

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Eyrarbakki

27 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · JNC2 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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