Which one to choose in Reykjavik
Two churches in Reykjavik. Christ the King Cathedral, Reykjavik has no online ticket listed; Hallgrímskirkja has 2 tickets and tours to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik's Catholic cathedral, known to everyone as Landakotskirkja after the farm the site once was, sits on a low hill in the old west end about ten minutes on foot from the centre. It is free, quiet and rarely on a tour itinerary, which is exactly its appeal. City walking tours concentrate on the big concrete church on the other hill, the harbour and the parliament, and mention this one in passing if at all.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Hallgrímskirkja stands on the Skólavörðuholt hill in the centre of Reykjavík, Iceland, at the top of the colourful Skólavörðustígur street, and entry to the church is free, while the tower is ticketed. The tower's viewing platform, reached by a lift, gives the best view of Reykjavík, with its colourful roofs, the harbour, the mountains and the sea. It is the largest church in Iceland and one of the country's most recognisable landmarks.
| Christ the King Cathedral, Reykjavik | Hallgrímskirkja | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cathedral | Church |
| Height | — | 74 m |
| Opened | 1929 | 1986 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | 2 |
| Official website | yes | yes |