West Iceland Churches

16 churches in West Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

16 churches in West Iceland

Hvammstangakirkja

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

Kolbeinsstaðakirkja

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

Staðarbakkakirkja

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

Búðir Church

Small black wooden church at Búðir on Snæfellsnes peninsula. One of Iceland's most photographed churches. Dramatic setting with glacier behind, lava fields around. Dating from 1848.

Stykkishólmskirkja

Modern church in Stykkishólmur designed by Jón Haraldsson, 1990. Distinctive modern architecture overlooking the harbor. Notable for its unusual design.

Víðidalstungukirkja

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

Ólafsvíkurkirkja

Modern church in Ólafsvík on Snæfellsnes. Striking contemporary design from 1967. One of the more unusual church buildings in Iceland.

Grundarfjarðarkirkja

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

Reynivallakirkja

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

Staðarkirkja

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

Hvanneyrarkirkja

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

Efranúpskirkja

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

Gamla Stykkishólmskirkja

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

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.

Breiðabólsstaðarkirkja

Breiðabólsstaðarkirkja is a Lutheran church at Breiðabólsstaður in Vestur-Húnavatnssýsla, Iceland. Icelandic church, part of the country's Lutheran heritage. Historic church sites often predate Christianity in Iceland.

Strandarkirkja

Remote coastal church with legendary protective powers. Donations supposedly granted by grateful survivors. Legend says a ship in distress saw a guiding light from this spot. The sailors built the church in thanks. The collection boxes have apparently funded significant charitable work over the years.