Églises à 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.

Church of Hallgrímur

Expressionist Lutheran church featuring a towering spire and panoramic city views from its lookout tower.

Landakot's Church

Landakotskirkja, officially named Basilika Krists konungs and often referred to as Kristskirkja, is a basilica located in the western part…

Reykjavík Cathedral

Reykjavík Cathedral is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical…

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…

Free Church in Reykjavík

The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is a Lutheran church independent from the Church of Iceland, the established church of Iceland.

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.