Laufás, Heritage church site in Grýtubakkahreppur, Iceland
The Laufás farm complex includes a wooden church from 1865 and a large turf house with numerous interconnected rooms and long corridors.
The site has maintained an unbroken succession of priests from 1047 to 1936, when the last minister moved to a new residence.
The bridal room from 1733 represents a specific space where brides prepared for their weddings according to Icelandic traditions.
Located 30 kilometers from Akureyri, Laufás opens daily from June through September between 11:00 and 17:00, with winter visits requiring advance reservations.
The timber church contains a carved pulpit from 1698 and features a baptismal font positioned to receive natural sunlight through its windows.
Location: Grýtubakkahreppur
GPS coordinates: 65.89680,-18.07210
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:07
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