Hallgrímskirkja

Tietoa

Nopeat faktat: An unmistakable 74.5-meter tower rises above the city, its vertical concrete ribs echoing the hexagonal basalt columns found along the coast. Inside, a 5,275-pipe organ fills the nave with thunderous, cathedral-like tones that locals and visitors come to hear during concerts.

Kohokohdat: A weathered bronze of Leif Erikson by Alexander Stirling Calder stands in the forecourt; the 3.6-meter figure was a gift from the United States and often invites close inspection of its worn plaque. Stand beneath the soaring nave during an organ recital and low frequencies from the 5,275-pipe instrument will make the floor tremble, so you can feel sound as much as hear it.

Sisäpiirin vinkit

• Dress in layers and wear a windproof jacket, the tower platform can be chilly and exposed.
• Position yourself on the west-facing tower side at sunset for the best city and mountain panorama photos.
• Skip peak midday on weekends, arrive right at opening to avoid queues for the elevator.
• Check the church concert schedule; attending a recital lets you hear the famed pipe organ and may offer quieter access.

Käytännön tietoa

Reittiohjeet

Virallinen verkkosivusto

Lisää nähtävyyksiä kaupungissa Reykjavík

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Sun Voyager (Sólfar)

Perlan (The Pearl)

National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafn Íslands)