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Hallgrímskirkja Opening Hours & Times

Schedule your visit to Reykjavík's famous expressionist landmark.

To fully experience the basalt-inspired architecture and panoramic tower views of Hallgrímskirkja, planning your arrival is key. While the church is a major Reykjavík landmark, opening times can shift due to cultural programmes, pipe organ recitals, or religious services. We highly recommend verifying the latest schedule and tower access details on the official church website before setting out.

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Check museum opening hours for Hallgrímskirkja, including today opening status, regular weekly opening times, and special date overrides such as holiday closures. Use this section to plan visit timing, avoid closed periods, and confirm the next available opening window before arrival.

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10:00–17:00

Opens later today at 10:00.

Today

Next opening: Sun, Sep 13 at 10:00

Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–17:00
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Special opening-hours dates

Dec 2310:00–17:00

St. Thorlak's Day

Dec 24Closed all day

Christmas Eve

Dec 24Closed all day

Christmas Eve

Dec 25Closed all day

Christmas Day

Dec 25Closed all day

Christmas Day

Dec 2610:00–16:30

Second of Christmas

Dec 2610:00–16:30

Boxing Day

Dec 2710:00–17:00

Sunday after Christmas

Dec 3110:00–12:00

New Year's Eve

Dec 3110:00–12:00

New Year's Eve

Jan 1Closed all day

New Year's Day

Jan 1Closed all day

New Year's Day

Museum opening hours FAQ: today schedule, weekly timetable, and holiday closure guidance
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Read key museum opening-hours FAQ answers, including today opening times, weekly schedules, public-holiday changes, and temporary closures. Use this section to confirm visit timing and avoid arriving outside open hours.

What are the opening hours of Hallgrímskirkja?

Hallgrímskirkja is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. This standard weekly schedule applies from Monday through Sunday.

Are the Hallgrímskirkja weekend opening hours different?

No, the weekend opening hours at Hallgrímskirkja are from 10:00 to 17:00, which is the same as the weekday schedule.

What time does Hallgrímskirkja close?

Hallgrímskirkja closes at 17:00 daily during regular operations. However, closing times are earlier on certain holiday dates, such as 16:30 on December 26 and 12:00 on December 31.

Does Hallgrímskirkja have special opening hours during holidays?

Yes, Hallgrímskirkja features special holiday opening hours. The church is completely closed on December 24, December 25, and January 1, with shorter hours on December 26 (10:00 to 16:30) and December 31 (10:00 to 12:00).

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