Icelandic Churches

This collection features the architectural diversity of religious sites in the Greater Reykjavík area, ranging from 18th-century stone structures to modern expressionist landmarks. It includes the iconic Hallgrímskirkja with its basalt-inspired spire and the historic Viðeyjarkirkja, one of the country's oldest stone churches. The list spans various denominations, including the Roman Catholic Landakotskirkja basilica and several Lutheran parish churches in Kópavogur and Kjalarnes, highlighting both urban landmarks and quiet coastal chapels.

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…

Free Church in Reykjavík

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

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…

Háteigskirkja

Built between 1957 and 1965, this Lutheran church is distinguished by its four towers and interior mosaic artwork by Benedikt Gunnarsson.

Church of St. Mary

Roman Catholic church located in the Breiðholt district of Reykjavík.

Hjallakirkja

Lutheran parish church located in Kópavogur.

Digraneskirkja

Lutheran church in Kópavogur featuring a distinctive modern design with a sharp, triangular roofline.

Brautarholtskirkja

Historic wooden church on the Kjalarnes peninsula, rebuilt in 1857 on a site that has hosted a church since the 12th century.

Lindakirkja

Modern Lutheran church in Kópavogur, completed in 2008 and known for its contemporary architecture.

Saurbæjarkirkja

Located in Hvalfjörður, this 1957 church stands on the historic site where 17th-century poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson once served.

Viðeyjarkirkja

Located on Viðey Island and consecrated in 1774, this is one of Iceland's oldest stone buildings and retains much of its original interior.