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Hallgrimskirkja

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland. Services in Icelandic, English. About 300 to 500 people.

Hallgrimskirkja

New here?

If you are new, you are very welcome. There is nothing to prepare and nothing to pay. Come a few minutes early, find a seat, and say hello to someone.

About Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimskirkja is the tallest church in Iceland. Its design echoes the basalt lava flows of the Icelandic landscape. Services are held on Sundays, and visitors can ride the lift to the top of the tower for views over the city.

If you are planning a visit, check the service times above. Opening hours and tours can change for services, concerts and special events.

Visiting Hallgrimskirkja

  • Check the service times before you set off, and arrive five or ten minutes early.
  • Visitors are welcome. You do not have to take part in anything you would rather watch.
  • Find it at Hallgrimstorg 1, Reykjavik, Capital Region 101, Iceland. The directions button opens your maps app.
  • Services are held in Icelandic, English.

What you will find here

  • Guided tours
  • Live stream
  • Choir
  • Step-free access
  • Prayer ministry
  • Translation available

What we believe

  • We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • We believe the Bible is God's word and our guide for life.
  • We believe Jesus died and rose again so that anyone can be forgiven and have new life.
  • We believe every person is made in God's image and is welcome.

Questions about Hallgrimskirkja

What visitors often ask.

The vaulted ceiling of a Gothic church nave

Hallgrimskirkja holds services on Sunday at 11:00 AM (Worship service); Wednesday at 7:00 PM (Evening prayer). Times can change for festivals and special events, so check with the church before you travel.

Hallgrimskirkja is at Hallgrimstorg 1, Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland. Use the directions button on this page to open the route in your maps app.

Services at Hallgrimskirkja are held in Icelandic, English.

Yes. Visitors are welcome at Hallgrimskirkja, and you do not need to be a member or to take part in anything you would rather watch. Arrive a few minutes early and say hello at the door.

The church lists: guided tours, live stream, choir, step-free access, prayer ministry, translation available.