With its cathedral Skálholt of our time is more than history. It is the site of a deputy bishop and a local parish priest. Besides holy services every Sunday and morning (laudes) and evening prayers (vesper) on weekdays the cathedral has become renowned for its summer concerts attracting many skilled musicians and lots of music lovers.
Skálholt, land, buildings and institutions, is owned by the national church of Iceland. With Skálholtsskóli at the heart of it, Skálholt is an ideal and popular place for different courses, seminaries and conferences.
Skálholtsskóli is a cultural and educational center used and run by the national church but offering facilities for other parties as well. In the last years more and more people have attended „silent retreats“ held there during the peaceful winter time.
