Hallgrímskirkja

Church Reykjavik, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland

What to expect

Hallgrímskirkja is a Protestant Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the largest church in the country. It is known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, and has become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson and is situated on a hilltop near the centre of Reykjavík, making it visible from throughout the city. The church's design is similar to the expressionist architecture of Grundtvig's Church in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is meant to resemble the trap rocks, mountains, and glaciers of Iceland's landscape. Inside the church, visitors can light a candle for a deceased family member, and the church also features a statue of Jesus and a viewing deck with views of Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains

Plan your family visit to the Hallgrímskirkja with these blog insights 👇

5 winter experiences for families in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the famous church and went up the tower for a view. We went to see the church at the end of the pedestrian zone. The columns of the facade show the basalt columns

Highlights: The view from the church tower was amazing and the kids loved it! We enjoyed the architecture of the church and it's free to enter. The view was great ✨

Reykjavik with kids: 8 fun family activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Hallgrimskirkja, a striking church in the city center, and took the elevator to the tower for a nice view of the city

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the playground near the church ✨

5 Fun and Free Things to do in Reykjavik Iceland with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the church, went up to the tower for a grand view of Reykjavik, and explored the grounds outside

Highlights: The kids enjoyed using a small part of the statue as a slide, and we all enjoyed the panoramic views of the city ✨

Iceland with Kids: Discover Reykjavik

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland’s tallest building at 244 ft(74.5 m), and went up the bell tower to get the best panoramic views of Reykjavik

Highlights: The highlight here for us was going up the bell tower to get the best panoramic views of Reykjavik ✨