Búðakirkja Church
Búðakirkja
This iconic black church, set amidst a lava field on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, offers a surreal and historic experience.

📜 A tiny black church located in the village of Búðir on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.
🔍 Originally built in 1703, it was reconstructed in 1987 after a period of deconstruction.

Why Go

⚫ Iconic black church offers stunning photo opportunities against lava fields or Snæfellsjökull glacier.
✨ Experience a surreal, dreamlike landscape with unique rock formations.
💖 Popular spot for couples to seal their love.
🚶 Explore historic graveyard and relics.

Tips

🐦 Listen for the peculiar "drumming" calls of the Common Snipe in summer.
🗺️ Follow road 54, then turn off at GPS 64.838909, -23.402820 and continue 2km to the church.

🅿️ Parking

Available near the church.

Last updated 7 days ago

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