Name: Skálholt
Telephone: +354 486 8801

Skálholt Cathedral is open every day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Mass is held every Sunday at 11:00 am

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Whether you’re a history aficionado, a music lover, a food lover, or simply in search of a peaceful retreat, Skálholt has something for...

Wed, Jan 22
Foreldramorgnar í Skálholti
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Jan 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Skálholt, Skálholt, 806, Ísland
Við byrjum árið á því að bjóða foreldra velkomna alla miðvikudaga kl 10.00 í Skálholt. Mæting í Gestastofuna. Notaleg samvera og spjall með Bergþóru Ragnarsdóttur djákna.
Sun, Jan 26
Guðsþjónusta sunnudaginn 26. janúar
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Jan 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt
Sunnudaginn 26. janúar, sem er 3. sunnudagur eftir þrettánda, er messa í Skálholtsdómkirkju kl. 11. Sr. Kristín Þórunn Tómasdóttir þjónar og prédikar og Jón Bjarnason leikur á orgel og leiðir safnaðarsöng. Kaffisopi á eftir. Innilega velkomin!
Sun, Jan 26
Guðsþjónusta í Sólheimakirkju kl 14:00
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Jan 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sólheimar, 805 Sólheimar, Ísland
Sunnudaginn 26. janúar er guðsþjónusta í Sólheimakirkju kl. 14. Sr. Kristín Þórunn og Jón organisti þjóna. Innilega velkomin í fallegu Sólheima.

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Visit Skálholt

Skálholt is one of Iceland's greatest historical sites and a bishop's seat since 1056. In the basement of the church there is an exhibition with artifacts and fragments of history. You can book guided tours for groups of 10 or more people throughout the year with a guided tour.

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Restaurant Hvönn

The restaurant Hvönn in Skálholt is a great place to stop for a meal on the Golden Circle. At Hvönn, the emphasis is on a pleasant environment in a beautiful historical place. Traditional meals are offered with modern accents.

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Hótel Skálholt

Hotel Skálholt offers varied and comfortable accommodation in the middle of the Golden Circle. It is short in all directions and ideal for day trips from Skálholt.

Stay in one of the most historic places in the country in beautiful surroundings.

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Skálholt Cathedral

Skálholt Cathedral is open every day of the year from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and masses are every Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Skálholt Cathedral was consecrated in 1963 and is the tenth church that stands there in the same place. The first one was built shortly after the year 1000 when Icelanders converted to Christianity.

You are welcome to visit Skálholt during opening hours.

Important dates

1000

Icelanders became a Christian nation this year and soon after the first church was built in Skálholt

1193

St Thorlak Thorhallsson died this year. He was a bishop in Skálholt from 1147. He was declared the patron saint of Iceland in 1984.

1550

Jón Arason and his sons executed in Skáholt. The event marked the beginning of the Reformation in Iceland.

1948

This year, the first draft of Skálholt restoration was made. New Skálholt Cathedral was inaugurated 16 years later.

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Skálholt

Skálholt School

Skálholti, 801 Selfoss

+354 486 8801

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Contact

Visiting hours are by agreement.

Executive director

Herdís Friðriksdóttir

herdis@skalholt.is

+354 856 1517

Parish priest

Rev. Kristín Þórunn Tómasdóttir
kristin.tomasdottir@kirkjan.is

+354 865 4164

Ordaining bishop

Kristján Björnsson kristjan.bjornsson@kirkjan.is

+354 856 1592

Organist

Jón Bjarnason
jon@skalholt.is

+354 691 8321

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Opening hours

Skálholtskirkja is open every day 9:00 - 18:00