Hólar Cathedral

Historic cathedral at Hólar standing on one of Iceland’s most important ecclesiastical sites.

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WHY VISIT

About Hólar Cathedral

Hólar was the episcopal seat of northern Iceland for centuries. The present cathedral stands within this deeply historic landscape and remains the centrepiece of the Hólar heritage area.

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

Our practical tips

✓Explore the wider Hólar site as well as the cathedral itself.

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