Hallgrímskirkja Tours and Tickets

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Hallgrímskirkja is free to enter, but you have to buy a ticket to climb its tower: adult tickets are 1,400 kronur, children aged 7–16 pay 200 kronur, and it’s 1,000 kronur for seniors over 67, students, and visitors with disabilities. Tickets can be purchased at the church shop within the foyer.

No, there are no guided tours of Hallgrímskirkja offered by the church itself, but you may be able to visit with a Reykjavik tour. Some sightseeing tours include a stop at Hallgrímskirkja, either to just view its exterior or to go inside and ascend the tower.

No, there is no café at Hallgrímskirkja, though you will find eateries in the area close to the church. The nearby Café Loki has views of Hallgrímskirkja and serves traditional Icelandic food. There is a shop at the church located beside the foyer, which sells tower tickets and other items.

You’ll find the fewest crowds at Hallgrímskirkja anytime that there isn’t a Mass or service scheduled; there’s an online calendar on the church’s website that lists what’s upcoming events. Keep in mind that sightseeing isn’t permitted during services and that the restrooms are only open during services and events.

Hallgrímskirkja is partially accessible to visitors with disabilities. The church’s nave and foyer on the ground floor are wheelchair-accessible, and there is an elevator that goes to the eighth floor. Unfortunately, the top floor of the tower is not wheelchair accessible.