Kerken 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.

Historic & Modern Churches — Kaart

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Church of Hallgrímur

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

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Landakot's Church

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

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Reykjavík Cathedral

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

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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…

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Free Church in Reykjavík

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

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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.