Kirkjuhvammskirkja is a historic wooden church located in the
churchyard above
Hvammstangi in Northwest Iceland.
The church was built in 1882 and is one of the oldest surviving church buildings
in the area.
For many decades, it served as the main parish church of Kirkjuhvammur. In 1957,
it was retired from regular church service following the consecration of
Hvammstangi Church.
Afterwards, the building was transferred to the National Museum of Iceland and
is now protected as a listed cultural monument.
Constructed entirely from timber, the church reflects the traditional rural
Icelandic church architecture of the late 19th century. Its modest design and
peaceful setting make it an important example of ecclesiastical heritage from
that period.
In 1997, Kirkjuhvammskirkja was reconsecrated following extensive restoration
work, ensuring the preservation of the building for future generations. Today,
the church is occasionally used for special ceremonies and cultural events.
Kirkjuhvammskirkja stands as a quiet reminder of Iceland’s rural
church history and the central role such buildings once played in community life
across the countryside.
Source:
mbl.is
Photo: Jón Ívar
Kirkjuhvammskirkja er áhugaverður staður á Íslandi sem vert er að heimsækja.