Historiska kyrkor på nordvästra Island

Historic Churches & Chapels

North Iceland’s ecclesiastical heritage ranges from 17th-century turf structures to mid-century modernism. This collection features the red sandstone cathedral at Hólar, the oldest stone church in the country, and the uniquely shaped Blönduóskirkja, designed to mirror volcanic landscapes. Historic sites like Þingeyrarkirkja mark the location of Iceland's first monastery, while preserved turf churches at Víðimýri and Gröf showcase traditional building techniques using peat and timber.

Villy Fink Isaksen / CC BY-SA 4.0

A

Vidimyri Turf Church

A beautiful staple of old Icelandic architecture. Services are still held here, but you can always just take a look around the church.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

B

Grafarkirkja

Iceland's oldest turf church, dating back to the late 17th century. It is known for its intricate interior wood carvings and traditional peat-wall construction.

Arian Zwegers / CC BY 2.0

C

Þingeyrarklausturskirkja

A stone church completed in 1877 on the site of Iceland's first monastery. The interior contains a 15th-century alabaster altarpiece and a pulpit from 1696.