The seven churches

Roberto Luigi Pagani - (Sagascholar)
Itinerary created by
Roberto Luigi Pagani
What you’ll do

This is a day trip for people with an interest in history and culture, you can take this drive starting from Reykjavík or, more preferably, Selfoss and visit some of the prettiest churches in the southern region. You can drive through roads off the beaten track and enjoy the peace of the countryside in the meantime.

1

Gaulverjabæjarkirkja
Gaulverjabæjarkirkja
Iconic Lutheran church in Reykjavik
Category
Culture

12.2 km (7.6 mi)

13 min

2

Villingaholtskirkja
Villingaholtskirkja
Explore Icelandic history and culture
Category
Sightseeing

11.7 km (7.3 mi)

10 min

3

Hraungerðiskirkja
Hraungerðiskirkja
Old church in Iceland
Category
Culture

19.6 km (12.1 mi)

15 min

4

Ólafsvallarkirkja
Ólafsvallarkirkja
Charming Lutheran church in Iceland
Category
Historic

18 km (11.2 mi)

15 min

5

Hrepphólakirkja
Hrepphólakirkja
Pretty church in the heart of the countryside
Category
Historic

13.5 km (8.4 mi)

14 min

6

Bræðratungukirkja
Bræðratungukirkja
Historic church
Category
Historic

9.1 km (5.7 mi)

10 min

7

Torfastaðakirkja
Torfastaðakirkja
Historic timber church in Iceland
Category
Historic