Churches

Churches have an important cultural role in Iceland's rural areas, despite the fact that today's inhabitants are normally not very church going. There remains a strong cultural reference to the old times, when the church service was the highlight of every day life. These wonderful buildings are often found in the most beautiful locations. A fine example is the turf church at Hof in Öræfi, preserved by the National museum of Iceland.

Hofskirkja í Öræfum

Hafnarkirkja-Church in Höfn

The church was built in the years 1962-1966 and it seats 200 people. Located at Kirkjubraut, with a beautiful view over the fjord to the glacier.

Tel: 478-1425    Fax: 478-2025      email: hafnarkirkja@hornafjordur.is

Stafafellskirkja-Church in Stafafell

Stafafellskirkja is a small, charming wooden church in a beautiful surroundings. It was first built after the year 1000 but has been rebuilt and renovated after that, mostly in 1961 and the years 1988-1989.

Tel: 866-6253    Fax: 478-2025    email: skrs@eldhorn.is

Bjarnaneskirkja - Church in Nes

Hoffellskirkja - Church in Hoffell

Kálfafellsstaðarkirkja - Church in Kálfafell Suðursveit

Brunnhólskirkja - Church in Brunnhóll in Mýrar