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Hallgrimskirkja

Reykjavik

Rating 5 /5
Martin & Tina
Opening hours

Dependent on season • More

Time requirement

Less than 1 hour

Difficulty

Low difficulty

Parking

On the street

Food & drinks

Not available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Not specified

Drone

Drone ban

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Place description

Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in Iceland and one of the most important symbols of the country. It is located in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and is named after Hallgrimur Pétursson, an Icelandic cleric and poet. The church was built between 1945 and 1986 and is made of black basalt, which is typical of the Icelandic landscape.

Its design is inspired by Reynisdrangar, two cliffs located in the south of Iceland. The church is 74 metres high and is the tallest building in Iceland. Hallgrímskirkja is a popular tourist destination. The view in the church tower, where the elevator leads, is also great. There is no entrance fee to the church, but there is to this viewpoint. A ticket for one will cost 1 300 ISK (year 2023), which is slightly over 200 CZK. There is a beautiful view of the whole of Reykjavik, so the “investment” is definitely worth it.

With this extraordinary structure towering over virtually all of Reykjavík, it is a beautiful sight from many other places in the city, such as the famous Rainbow Street.

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Opening hours and admission to the tower

For up-to-date information on opening times, which vary according to the season, and ticket prices for the tower, visit the church’s official website.

Tips for accommodation in the area

Skuggi Hotel

Reykjavík • $$$

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Skuggi Hotel is a modern hotel in the centre of Reykjavik, offering smaller but well-equipped rooms and free parking. Its main advantage is its location, where you are a few minutes to the water, but also to the very centre or to the supermarket.

Tips for places to eat in the area

Brauð & Co.

Reykjavík • Pekárna • $$$

The famous bakery Brauð & Co, near the famous Hallgrimskirkja church, should not be missed by anyone who likes cinnamon snails and sweet pastries in general. It is a small shop where these golden snails are baked directly.

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