1. Hallgrim’s Church is a Lutheran church located in the heart of Reykjavik and is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. It was designed by the renowned Icelandic architect Guðjón Samúelsson and was built between 1945 and 1986. The church’s design was inspired by the natural elements of Iceland, particularly the basalt columns found throughout the country.
The church stands at a height of 73 meters, making it the tallest building in Iceland. Visitors can take an elevator to the top of the church’s tower and enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavik and the surrounding area. The tower also houses a large bell that weighs nearly four tons.
2. The church is open to visitors seven days a week. The opening hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The phone number for Hallgrim’s Church is +354 510 1000.
3. Admission to the church is free, but there is a fee to ride the elevator to the top of the tower. The fee is 1000 Icelandic krona (approximately $8 USD) for adults and 100 Icelandic krona (approximately $0.80 USD) for children aged 7-15. Children under 7 years old can ride the elevator for free.
Hallgrim’s Church is located in the center of Reykjavik and can be easily reached by public transportation, including the city’s bus system. There are also several car parks in the area for those driving to the church.