Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavik's landmark Lutheran church towers over the city centre on Skólavörðuholt hill; an elevator takes visitors up the tower for panoramic city views.

Hallgrímskirkja appears in 13 of the 16 Reykjavik vlogs we indexed, first in 2011, most recently in 2026.

13 moments in vlogs

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  1. SteveMarsh

    Is A One-Day Stopover Enough? Join Me In A Dash Around Reykjavik, The World's Northernmost Capital!

    The bells ring at the top of the tower at midday, but it gets freezing cold up there.
  2. Brief

    Wolters World

    Visit Reykjavik - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate Reykjavik, Iceland

    An easy walk up from the Old Harbour.
  3. Rick Steves' Europe

    Iceland’s Reykjavík and the Golden Circle

  4. Noah Travel Guides

    10 BEST Things To Do In Reykjavik | Reykjavik Travel Guide

    The tower costs a small fee, and the views take in the mountains as well.
  5. Lucas World Travel

    See the Best of Reykjavik in One Day - A Iceland Travel Vlog

    Church entry is free and the tower elevator costs 1,000 ISK; the organist is sometimes playing.
  6. Icelandair

    Unique Iceland: What to do in Reykjavik?

    Best visited first, as the tower view helps with getting bearings in the city.
  7. TravelScout

    Reykjavik Iceland: 12 BEST Things To Do In 2024 (Travel Guide)

    Tower views take in colourful rooftops, mountains and the sea.
  8. Brief

    adulting with angela

    FIRST TIME TRAVELLING TO REYKJAVIK, ICELAND 🇮🇸 3-Day Travel Vlog (Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon)

    The interior may be closed to visitors during mass, so check service times before going.
  9. Mathers On The Map

    Popular Foods and Things To Do in Reykjavik Iceland!

  10. Reformatt Travel Show

    13 Hidden Secrets & Best Places in Reykjavik - Travel Guide Iceland

    It is right across the street from Café Loki.
  11. Gail Schulman

    36 hours ALONE in Reykjavík: I wasn't expecting this

    The bells ring every 15 minutes, with a longer chime on the hour.
  12. Claire's Footsteps

    25 things to do in Reykjavik: EVERYTHING you need to know

    Go up the tower at sunrise or sunset for views over the bay.
  13. Happy to Wander (Travel Tips & Inspo)

    REYKJAVIK TRAVEL TIPS FOR 1ST TIMERS | 20+ Must-Knows Before Visiting + What NOT to Do!

    The inside is plain, so time your visit for organ concerts (Saturdays) or the bells every 15 minutes; check opening times online.

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