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Strandarkirkja

West Iceland, IcelandOpen to visitorsOn Wikipedia
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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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Parking: Free
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Strandarkirkja

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss
29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Breiðholtsfoss
31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Selásfoss
31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Reykjafoss
32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

Reykjafoss
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn
16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#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

Wild hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#4.Hverahild
26 km·~31 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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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.

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