- Iceland’s tallest church was inspired by volcanoes. The Hallgrímskirkja echoes the shapes of cooling lava—and offers unparalleled views of Reykjavík.
- Top image: Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral and the city of Reykjavik in Iceland © Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock.
- Hallgrimskirkja. Hallgrimskirkja is one of Reykjavik´s most iconic landmarks. The church itself is almost 75 meters high offering you a great view over the city.
- Go up to the tower and enjoy the amazing Reykjavik scenery! ... Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church- and the sixth tallest architectural structure in Iceland.
- I recently visited Reykjavík and Hallgrimskirkja was on my must-do list. I actually walked here from my hotel, which was on the outskirts of the touristy part of the city.
- Perched atop a hill in the heart of Reykjavik, the Lutheran parish church, Hallgrímskirkja stands as a beacon of Icelandic heritage and architectural brilliance.
- If you type “Reykjavik” into Google and check for images, I bet that around 80-90% of the pictures are related to the Hallgrímskirkja.
- Historic Background of the Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Hallgrímskirkja Facts and Figures
- Visiting the Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik
- Hallgrímskirkja. (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatlˌkrimsˌcʰɪrca], Church of Hallgrímur) is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland.