Hallgrímskirkja Reykjavík: Tower Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Sunday Service Closures and the Best Time to Go Up
Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík's 74.5-metre concrete landmark, is free to enter. The tower lift costs 1,500 ISK for adults and 200 ISK for children aged 7-16, sold only on the day in the church shop (no advance booking), and gives the best view over the city's colourful rooftops. In winter, the church opens 10 am-5 pm and the tower 10 am-4:45 pm; in summer, hours extend to about 9 am-8 pm. The tower closes during Sunday morning services (roughly 10:30 am-12:15 pm) and for funerals and events. The small lift takes only a few people at a time, so queues of 20-40 minutes build 11 am-3 pm, especially when tour buses arrive. Go or in the , and check the noticeboard for closures. Allow .