Landakirkja
A stone church built in 1774–1778, one of Iceland's oldest stone churches, which survived the 1973 eruption.
Landakirkja stands on the south side of town. Built in 1774–1778 from local stone, it is one of the oldest surviving stone churches in Iceland, with white walls, a red roof and simple interior decoration. During the 1973 eruption, the surrounding graveyard was buried under thick volcanic ash, but the church itself was preserved and later cleared. It is still the island's main parish church, and the graveyard has memorials to fishermen lost at sea. It is an easy stop while walking around town.
Opening hours
Exterior accessible all day; interior hours vary
Nearby sights
- Sagnheimar Folk Museum
- Vestmannaeyjar Boat Tour
- Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary
- Eldheimar Volcano Museum
- Skansinn & Stave Church
- Sprangan
- Helgafell
- Heimaklettur