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About Iceland

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

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We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Hallgrims Church

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.4056182° N 21.6269423° W

Hallgrimskirkja í Saurbae

This church belongs to the Saurbaer benefice in the Borgarfiord deanery. It was consecrated in 1957 to commemorate one of the most beloved poets of the country, who lived in the 17th century, and was named after him. The stained windowpanes are the work of the artist Gerdur Helgadottir, who sought inspiration in the Hymns of Passion of Rev. poet Hallgrimur Petursson, when she made them.

The Finnish artist Lennart Segerstraale was responsible for the fresco altarpiece. The crucifix on the altar probably dates back to the turn of the 15th century and decorated Rev. Hallgrim’s church in the 17th century. The other memorial church of Rev. Hallgrimur is the largest and most prominent one of the country, standing on a hilltop in the capital.

Hallgrims Church in Icelandic

West Iceland Saga Trail

 

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hallgrims Church

Borgarnes
Glymur
Grundartangi
Skorradalur
Thyrill
Saurbaer Church
Sanda Village
Map of Borgarfjordur Area
Hvanneyri Church
Mogilsa
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
BORGARNES SWIMMING POOL
BORGARNES MUSEUM
BORGARNES TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND LAZY TOWN MUSEUM
THE SETTLEMENT CENTER, Borgarnes
Krosslaug-natural pool
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
HVANNEYRI
HEGGSSTADIR
Hestur farm
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
HVALFJORDUR WHALE BAY
GEIRSHOLMUR
HVALFJARDAREYRI
MARIUHOFN
TVERFELL FARM
Valley Eilifsdalur
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Booking Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hallgrims Church

Glymur
Mt. Esja Hike
Skorradalsvatn Lake
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
Laxa in Kjos - Bugda
BOTNSA
Medalfellsvatn, Angling
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
ANDAKILSA
GRIMSA
HVITA: Brennan, Straumar, Svarthofdi, Skuggi
EIRIKSVATN
Seleyri
EYRARVATN-THORISSADAVATN - GEITABERGSVATN
FISKILAEKJARVATN
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
HVITARVELLIR
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
BORGARNES SWIMMING POOL
BORGARNES MUSEUM
BORGARNES TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND LAZY TOWN MUSEUM
THE SETTLEMENT CENTER, Borgarnes
BORGARNES REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTRE
Krosslaug-natural pool
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
Hestur farm
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
VARMALAEKUR FARM
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Booking Iceland

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hallgrims Church

Camping in Borgarnes
Hotel Borgarnes
Hotel Glymur near Hvalfjordur bay
Hotel Hafnarfjall Near Borgarnes
Hotel Laxarbakki on Route #1
Hotel Hamar Icelandair Borgarfjordur
Hotel Basalt Lundarreykjadal
Guesthouse Bjarg Borgarnes
Guesthouse Borgarnes
Guesthouse Cabin Hestaland 17 km. from Borgarnes
Apartment Obbuhus Borgarnes

Links in Hallgrims Church