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Akureyrarkirkja (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈaːkʏrˌeiːrarˌcʰɪr̥ca], regionally also [ˈaːkʰʏr-]) or The Church of Akureyri is a prominent Lutheran church at Akureyri in northern Iceland. Located in the centre of the city, it was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson (1887–1950) and completed in 1940.
Akureyrarkirkja contains a notably large 3200-pipe organ. The bas-reliefs on the nave balcony are by sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982). The altarpiece dates to 1863 and was designed by Danish artist Edvard Lehmann (1815–1892). The windows were designed and made by J. Wippel & Co. of Exeter, Devon in Britain. The Italian white marble baptismal font is made by Florentine sculptor Corrado Vigni (1888–1956). The angel baptismal font is a replica of a work by noted Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844). The original work is situated at Copenhagen Cathedral (Vor Frue Kirke).
Beautifully large church! We were able to go inside and see the lovely stained glass windows. The area around the church is nice as well.
Laura BoggsJan 24, 2018
Realy interesting church. It´s a nice view from the hill so make sure to go there. You can´t miss it.
Pavel DolenskýNov 21, 2017
You need to climb up some stairs to get to this church. Don't forget to look up at the bottom of the stairs and admire the church. And don't forget to look at the view on Akureyri and the fjord when you are at the top of the stairs, it is wonderful. It is a small church, but a really nice one with lovely windows and such.
cindyMay 26, 2017
You can drive up and park next to the church. We didn't know, parked at the bottom of the stairs and gotten the parking card from the Kea hotel next to the church. The church looks grand from the bottom of the staircase. Small church, interesting architecture. It was not open when we were there. Short climb up allow you to see the surrounding area of Akureyri.
Jo LeeJun 12, 2017
Beautiful church inside and doubly-so on the outside, with views across Akureyri that are tough to rival without being on the other side of the fjord.
BossiJun 26, 2017
A highlight of Akureyri :) The architecture of the church is quite unique, but unfortunately it was closed when I was there. I wish I could have gone inside it. But anyway, still got some decent photos, and the view from the top of the hill is also pretty nice.
Iona CarinaApr 5, 2018
This church is on the mountain you won’t miss and you can park on spot free of charge. Also a good spot to view the harbour of Akureyri.
Xaddy WongJun 9, 2018
Small, pleasant, very modest church.
Natalie GoJul 8, 2018
it was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, the architect responsible for Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja. Built in 1940, the church contains a large 3200-pipe organ and a series of rather un- traditional reliefs of the life of Christ
Luis Carlos RodriguezJul 31, 2018
Beautifully large church! We were able to go inside and see the lovely stained glass windows. The area around the church is nice as well.
Laura BoggsJan 24, 2018
Realy interesting church. It´s a nice view from the hill so make sure to go there. You can´t miss it.
Pavel DolenskýNov 21, 2017
You need to climb up some stairs to get to this church. Don't forget to look up at the bottom of the stairs and admire the church. And don't forget to look at the view on Akureyri and the fjord when you are at the top of the stairs, it is wonderful. It is a small church, but a really nice one with lovely windows and such.
cindyMay 26, 2017
You can drive up and park next to the church. We didn't know, parked at the bottom of the stairs and gotten the parking card from the Kea hotel next to the church. The church looks grand from the bottom of the staircase. Small church, interesting architecture. It was not open when we were there. Short climb up allow you to see the surrounding area of Akureyri.
Jo LeeJun 12, 2017
Beautiful church inside and doubly-so on the outside, with views across Akureyri that are tough to rival without being on the other side of the fjord.
BossiJun 26, 2017
A highlight of Akureyri :) The architecture of the church is quite unique, but unfortunately it was closed when I was there. I wish I could have gone inside it. But anyway, still got some decent photos, and the view from the top of the hill is also pretty nice.
Iona CarinaApr 5, 2018
This church is on the mountain you won’t miss and you can park on spot free of charge. Also a good spot to view the harbour of Akureyri.
Xaddy WongJun 9, 2018
Small, pleasant, very modest church.
Natalie GoJul 8, 2018
it was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, the architect responsible for Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja. Built in 1940, the church contains a large 3200-pipe organ and a series of rather un- traditional reliefs of the life of Christ
Luis Carlos RodriguezJul 31, 2018
Beautifully large church! We were able to go inside and see the lovely stained glass windows. The area around the church is nice as well.
Laura BoggsJan 24, 2018
Realy interesting church. It´s a nice view from the hill so make sure to go there. You can´t miss it.
Pavel DolenskýNov 21, 2017
You need to climb up some stairs to get to this church. Don't forget to look up at the bottom of the stairs and admire the church. And don't forget to look at the view on Akureyri and the fjord when you are at the top of the stairs, it is wonderful. It is a small church, but a really nice one with lovely windows and such.
cindyMay 26, 2017
You can drive up and park next to the church. We didn't know, parked at the bottom of the stairs and gotten the parking card from the Kea hotel next to the church. The church looks grand from the bottom of the staircase. Small church, interesting architecture. It was not open when we were there. Short climb up allow you to see the surrounding area of Akureyri.
Jo LeeJun 12, 2017
Beautiful church inside and doubly-so on the outside, with views across Akureyri that are tough to rival without being on the other side of the fjord.
BossiJun 26, 2017
A highlight of Akureyri :) The architecture of the church is quite unique, but unfortunately it was closed when I was there. I wish I could have gone inside it. But anyway, still got some decent photos, and the view from the top of the hill is also pretty nice.
Iona CarinaApr 5, 2018
This church is on the mountain you won’t miss and you can park on spot free of charge. Also a good spot to view the harbour of Akureyri.
Xaddy WongJun 9, 2018
Small, pleasant, very modest church.
Natalie GoJul 8, 2018
it was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, the architect responsible for Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja. Built in 1940, the church contains a large 3200-pipe organ and a series of rather un- traditional reliefs of the life of Christ
Luis Carlos RodriguezJul 31, 2018
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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