Name: Skálholt
Address: Bláskógabyggð, 8, IS
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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Church closed due to recordings

Temporary Closure of Skálholt Cathedral – November 28th and 29th Skálholt Cathedral will be closed to visitors from 3:00 PM on Friday, November 28, and throughout Saturday, November 29. The temporary closure is due to a professional recording session by the vocal ensemble Cantores Islandiae, who will be recording the Þorlákstíðir music in the cathedral. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Þorláksbúð will remain open f

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Under the surface of Skálholt

This May, culture will be celebrated in Skálholt every Saturday with a diverse program of talks and guided walks, highlighting the area’s...

May 2

Services in Skálholt parish during Holy Week and Easter 2025

Join us for celebration in Skálholt parish during Holy Week and Easter! Mass is celebrated in most churches in Skálholt parish and the...

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Sun, Nov 30
Sunnudagsmessa 1. sunnudag í aðventu.
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Nov 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt, 806 Selfoss, Ísland
Messa á fyrsta sunnudegi í aðventu kl. 11. Sr Kristín Þórunn Tómasdóttir sóknarprestur þjónar ásamt Bergþóru Ragnarsdóttur djákna fyrir altari og prédikar. Jón Bjarnason dómorganisti leikur á orgel og flygil. Sungnir aðventusálmar og fyrsta kerti aðventukransins tendrað. Innilega velkomin!
Sun, Nov 30
Aðventukvöld í Eyvindartungu kl 19
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Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Eyvindartunga á Laugarvatni, 806 Bláskógabyggð, Ísland
Í Eyvindartungu er Aðventukvöld Miðdalssóknar kl. 19. Endurvakinn Söngkór Miðdalskirkju syngur undir stjórn Jóns Bjarnasonar. Ræðumaður er Ragnheiður Hilmarsdóttir ritari í Bláskógaskóla og meðhjálpari Miðdalskirkju. Kaffisopi eftir stund. Innilega velkomin!
Sun, Dec 07
Helgileikur og messa í Skálholtsdómkirkju 7. desember kl 11.00
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Dec 07, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt, 806, Ísland
Annar sunnudagur í aðventu. Hinn árlegi helgileikur barna og unglinga annan sunnudag í aðventu 7. desember kl 11. Bergþóra Ragnarsdóttir djákni og Jón Bjarnason organisti annast utanumhald og undirbúning. Kakó og smákökur á eftir í Gestastofunni.
Mon, Dec 08
Jólatónleikar Karlakórs Selfoss í Skálholtsdómkirkju
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Dec 08, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt, 806 Selfoss, Ísland
Karlakór Selfoss býður upp á jólatónleika mánudaginn 8 desember kl 20.30. Berglind Magnúsdóttir söngkona kemur fram. Flutt verða fjölbreytt jólalög, innlend og erlend, sem koma öllum í rétta jólastemmningu á aðventunni. Aðgangur er ókeypis en tekið er á móti framlögum í Sjóðinn góða.
Sun, Dec 14
Sunnudagsmessa þriðja sunnudag í aðventu kl 11.00
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Dec 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt, 806 Selfoss, Ísland
14. desember – Þriðji sunnudagur í aðventu Skálholtsdómkirkja: Messa kl. 11. Sr. Kristín Þórunn Tómasdóttir sóknarprestur þjónar fyrir altari og prédikar. Jón Bjarnason dómorganisti leikur á orgel og flygil og leiðir almennan safnaðarsöng.
Sun, Dec 14
Hátíðartónleikar Pálma Gunnars og Skálholtskórsins 14. des kl 18.00
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Dec 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt, 806 Selfoss, Ísland
Sunnudaginn 14. desember ætlar Pálmi Gunnars, ásamt hljómsveit og Skálholtskórnum, að eiga með ykkur notalega stund í tónum og tali. Efnisskráin verður fjölbreytt en þar á meðal verða að sjálfsögðu nokkrar af þekktustu jólaperlum Pálma. Þórir Úlfarsson og Jón Bjarnasson stjórna. Miðasala á tix.is
Sun, Dec 21
Sunnudagsmessa fjórða sunnudag í aðventu - minningarmessa Þorláks helga
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Dec 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Skálholtsdómkirkja, Skálholt, 806 Selfoss, Ísland
21. desember – Fjórði sunnudagur í aðventu Skálholtsdómkirkja: Minningarmessa Þorláks helga kl. 11. Sr. Gunnbjörg Óladóttir héraðsprestur þjónar og prédikar. Jón Bjarnason dómorganisti leikur á orgel og flygil og leiðir safnaðarsöng. Heitir drykkir í Þorláksbúð á eftir.

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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

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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Accommodation

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, 806 Selfoss

+354 486 8801

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Contact

Visiting hours are by agreement.

Priest: Kristín Þórunn Tómasdóttir
kristin.tomasdottir@kirkjan.is S. 862 4164

Consecration bishop: Sr. Kristján Björnsson kristjan.bjornsson@kirkjan.is S. 856 1592

Organist: Jón Bjarnason
jon@skalholt.is S. 691 8321

Guided tour

Book a guided tour around Skálholt!

The tour takes around 30 minutes and will give you an insight into Skálholt significant history.

Price:
2- 5 persons – 3500 ISK per person (25 USD - 24 EUR pr pers)
6 - 9 persons – 2500 ISK per person (21 USD - 20 EUR pr pers)
10 + persons - 1500 ISK per person (11 USD - 10 EUR per pers)

Available tours from 9am to 5pm.

Book your tour by sending an email to skalholt@skalholt.is.

Opening hours

Skálholtskirkja and Thorlaks booth is open every day 9:00 - 18:00