Kirchen in Reykjavík
Historic & Modern Churches
Reykjavík’s religious landscape spans from the 18th-century Dómkirkjan to mid-century modern masterpieces. The collection features Guðjón Samúelsson’s Hallgrímskirkja, known for its basalt-inspired facade and city views, and the neo-Gothic Landakotskirkja, Iceland's only Catholic basilica. Visitors can explore the independent Free Church by Lake Tjörnin, the hilltop Kópavogskirkja with its cross-arched architecture, and the distinctive four-towered Háteigskirkja, showcasing the evolution of Icelandic ecclesiastical design and Lutheran heritage.
A Church of Hallgrímur
Expressionist Lutheran church featuring a towering spire and panoramic city views from its lookout tower.
B Landakot's Church
Landakotskirkja, officially named Basilika Krists konungs and often referred to as Kristskirkja, is a basilica located in the western part…
C Reykjavík Cathedral
Reykjavík Cathedral is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical…
D Kopávogur Church
Kópavogskirkja is a church in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is located on Borgarholt hill at the top of Kársnes and offers a great view over…
E Free Church in Reykjavík
The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is a Lutheran church independent from the Church of Iceland, the established church of Iceland.
F Háteigskirkja
Designed by architect Halldór H. Jónsson and built between 1957 and 1965, this Lutheran church is distinguished by its four slender towers. The interior features a significant mosaic by artist Benedikt Gunnarsson behind the altar.
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