Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík) Church

Address: Landakotsvegur area, Reykjavík (Landakotskirkja / Christ the King Cathedral)

Christ the King Cathedral in Reykjavík, commonly known by its Icelandic name Landakotskirkja, is the main Roman Catholic cathedral in Iceland’s capital. It functions as the cathedral church for the local Catholic diocese.

The building is notable for its early 20th-century church architecture, with a distinct exterior and traditional church interior including stained glass and liturgical furnishings. It serves regular parish functions and diocesan ceremonies.

Constructed in the first half of the 20th century, the cathedral replaced earlier Catholic facilities in Reykjavík and established a permanent seat for the growing Catholic community. It remains the focal point for Catholic worship in the city.

The cathedral is located in the Landakot neighborhood of Reykjavík, within the urban fabric of Iceland’s largest city and is readily accessible from central Reykjavík.

• Diocesan seat: Serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reykjavík and is the principal Catholic church in Iceland’s capital.

Located within Reykjavík’s central area, the cathedral is reachable on foot from downtown or via local buses. From the main Laugavegur street it’s a 10-20 minute walk depending on pace.

• If visiting for the architecture, go on a clear day when the Gothic lines and roof tiles are sharp against the sky.
• Attend a service if possible-listening to the organ and choir gives the building its human scale beyond the stone and glass.
• Combine a visit with the nearby Árbær open-air museum if interested in Reykjavík's architectural contrasts.