Stave Church Westman Islands

The first church in Vestmannaeyjar was built shortly before the year 1000 by the envoys of King Ólafur Tryggvason of Norway, Hjalti Skeggjason and Gissur Hvíti, on their way to parliament to Christianize the Icelanders. To mark the 1000th anniversary of the conversion to Christianity, Norway presented Vestmannaeyjar with a replica of the Stave Church, which was handed over by the King of Norway in a solemn ceremony on July 30, 2000. This Stave Church, located in the picturesque area of Skansinn, is an ideal destination for historical excursions.Iceland. 

Opening hours:
May 1 - September 30: 10:00 - 17:00 every day