Skálholt
Iceland's medieval religious and cultural center. For more than 700 years it was the seat of the southern bishopric, and the present church was rebuilt in 1963.
Skálholt was the seat of the southern Icelandic bishopric from 1056 until 1785 and was the country's most important religious and educational center. The present church was built in 1963 and features modern mosaics and stained-glass windows. In the basement you can visit a tunnel leading to the remains of the old church. Nearby, a medieval turf house has been reconstructed. Admission is free or by donation. The Skálholt Music Festival is held in summer. It is about 20 km from Flúðir.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Friðheimar
- Efstidalur Farm
- Brúarfoss
- Faxi Waterfall
- Secret Lagoon (Gamla laugin)
- Laugarvatn Fontana
- Urriðafoss
- Hrunalaug Hot Spring