This is pretty unique in my experience and a must see when lit up at night. The view at the top ( charged and lift most of the way) shows you the whole of this city. The inside is brutally undecorated with the impressive organ shining magnificently. You are made welcome to stay for services but be aware of being in the tower at that time as the bell rings quite a bit.

Beautiful, interesting church with an amazing organ and a great view from the church tower. If you don't go up in the tower it's free, and definitely worth stopping in just to see the building. We also enjoyed going up in the tower for the city views.

You can't miss this church if you're in iceland. It's well worth the fee to go up the tower. It is an operational church so you may have to wait to see the Sanctuary. The organ is impressive but you can't go up to the organ loft. You also don't get to go to the crypt.

Four nights, Reykjavik was incredible with so much to do and see. National museum well worth a visit and plenty of shopping opportunities. Lucky enough to see the Northern Lights. Golden Circle tour wonderful with knowledgeable guide. Blue Lagoon Spa well worth a visit, less people in morning. Great restaurants. Icelandair very efficient. Recommend Klettur hotel.

This Lutheran church, named after the poet Hallgrimus Petursson, dominates the skyline for miles around. Commissioned by the state to be a landmark, and designed by the state architect Samuelsson, it was begun in 1945 but not completed until the 1980s. It resembles either a giant phallus or the Space Shuttle according to your taste. In fact its façade of tall parallel columns is in a typical Icelandic style, cf the corrugated iron-faced buildings, or the buttresses of the earlier RC cathedral. It’s one of those buildings that makes you want to approach it to see what it’s about. So in that sense, a coup for the Lutheran church, as this is one of the most visited tourist attractions in town. It is a venue for concerts and cultural events and justly so, because of its space and acoustic. It houses the biggest and best pipe organ in Iceland, a magnificent beast by Klais of Germany. Tourists sat quietly listening and watching an organist rehearse at the downstairs console during our visit. It’s also one of those buildings that’s more impressive on the outside than the inside (some are the other way round). Aside from the organ, the interior is dull. A touch of colour – a modern altar frontal or some stained glass maybe – would improve it. PS: I liked the pews that could either way, as in some trams and trains. It’s worth paying the 1000 kr to go to the (blustery) viewing gallery at the top

This a beautiful church built to resemble the basalt columns on the south coast of Iceland. The sanctuary is nice and has a pipe organ and a bell tower. We went up in the tower and were there when the bells rang at noon. Reukjavik can be viewed from all sides of the tower.

Not like any churches I’ve seen in Europe, and certainly not like any in the UK so definitely worth a walk up! Impressive both day and night so I’d suggest going back up to see it at night time too! Easy to get to, just up from Rainbow Road. We also sat at the statue at the front looking for the northern lights which were visible that night!

The inside of the church is very nice and quite modern; not like your normal church. It was elegant and extremely clean. We paid to travel to the top to view the city from above and the views were excellent so I would recommend this. It was freezing up there and the bells rang which were deafening but it was worth it! You go up via elevator so no stairs to climb!

Amazing views from the tower. Thankfully there is a small lift and then a couple of extra flights of stairs if u want to further up. The inside of the church is spectacular in a simple way. Looks lovely at night

Simply stunning cathedral in the heart of Reykjavik, reminiscent in shape to a Thor hammer! Simple yet impressive design inside, and with a huge pipe organ above as you walk in. There is a charge to walk up the 80m tower, but entrance to the cathedral is ( of course) free. A bronze statue of Lief Ericsson stands proudly in front - definitely one for the photo album!