Prestsbakka Church

Q: Hvar er Prestsbakkakirkja?

Prestsbakkakirkja er á Vesturlandi.

Q: Er Prestsbakkakirkja í þéttbýli?

Nei, hún er staðsett utan þéttbýlis.

Q: Er Prestsbakkakirkja hluti af þjóðkirkjunni?

Já, hún tilheyrir þjóðkirkjunni.

Q: Er Prestsbakkakirkja opin almenningi við sérstök tilefni?

Já, hún er opin almenningi við helgihald og viðburði.

Churches of Iceland

RegionWest Iceland

Built1859

Architect / designerHans Heinrich Schütte

Building materialTimber

Roof materialCorrugated iron

Protected statusProtected since 1990

Prestsbakka Church is a church in Vesturland. It is part of Iceland’s local church landscape and is of interest to visitors exploring the settlement, cultural history and built heritage of the surrounding area. This page deliberately avoids unverified claims about construction dates, architects or present-day services.

When travelling in the area, the church can be combined with a visit to Saeberg HI Hostel and Borðeyri. Opening and access conditions can vary, so visitors should respect the site and check locally before planning to enter the building.