REYKJAVíK
Reykjavík Cathedral
Historic Lutheran cathedral beside Austurvöllur that has been closely connected with Alþingi and Icelandic national life for centuries.
ChurchesHistoryCulture
About Reykjavík Cathedral
Reykjavík Cathedral stands beside Alþingi on Austurvöllur and serves as the cathedral church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland. Despite its modest scale compared with Hallgrímskirkja, it has played an important role in Icelandic religious and political ceremonies and is one of the key historic buildings of Reykjavík’s old centre.
Our practical tips
✓Do not overlook it simply because Hallgrímskirkja is much larger.
✓Visit while exploring Alþingi and Austurvöllur because all three are beside one another.
Getting there and visiting
Visit notes
Interior access depends on services and events.