What is Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik?

Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion.

When was Hallgrimskirkja church built?

The construction started in 1945, after more than 40 years and going through all the criticisms and debates, Hallgrimskirkja Church finally consecrated on 26 October. 1986. The Design of Hallgrimskirkja Church Iceland was new to owning a national style that’s easily recognizable.

What time does Hallgrimskirkja open & close?

Hallgrimskirkja has seasonal opening hours. In winter, from October to April, the church opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. The tower closes a bit earlier at 4:30 p.m. In summer, from May to September, the church opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m.