Hvalnes Church

Q: Hvar er Hvalneskirkja?

Hvalneskirkja er á Reykjanesskaga.

Q: Er Hvalneskirkja í þéttbýli?

Nei, hún er staðsett utan þéttbýlis.

Q: Er Hvalneskirkja hluti af þjóðkirkjunni?

Já, hún tilheyrir þjóðkirkjunni.

Q: Er Hvalneskirkja opin almenningi við sérstök tilefni?

Já, hún er opin almenningi við helgihald og viðburði.

Churches of Iceland

RegionSouth West Iceland

Built1887

Construction started1886

Architect / designerMagnús Magnússon

Building materialDressed stone masonry

Roof materialCopper

Dimensions12.6 × 8.02 m

TowerYes

Protected statusProtected since 1990

Hvalnes Church

Hvalnes Church is one of the oldest stone churches on the Reykjanes Peninsula and was taken into use in 1887. The church is located at Hvalnes on the Miðnes peninsula and is an important historical landmark in the region.

Built of dressed stone, the church stands in an open coastal landscape with wide views across Faxaflói Bay. Its setting makes it a popular stop for travelers exploring southwest Iceland.

Nearby attractions include the town of Sandgerði, with the Sandgerði Swimming Pool and Sandgerði Campsite.

Within short driving distance are Kirkjuvogur Church, Útskálar Church and the iconic Garðskagi Lighthouse, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Garður.

Visitors can also enjoy nearby recreational facilities, including the Garður Swimming Pool and the Reykjanesbær Disc Golf Course.

Hvalnes Church represents an important part of Iceland’s ecclesiastical heritage and reflects the long history of settlement along the Reykjanes coast.