# Grensáskirkja, Iceland: what it is and when to go > Grensáskirkja is a place of interest in Iceland (Reykjavík). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is February to March and May to October. In June there are 20 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 38. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/grensaskirkja/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Place of interest · Temples - **Where:** Iceland · Háaleitisbraut 66, 103 - **Best time:** February to March and May to October. - **Nearest airport:** KEF Reykjavík, 39 km as the crow flies - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 64.12917, -21.88731 ## What it is and where Grensáskirkja is a place of interest in Iceland (Reykjavík). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Reykjavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/reikiavik/), where this site lists 100 more places to see, 3.8 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 64.12917, -21.88731; the nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=64.129167%2C-21.887313) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.129167%2C-21.887313) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/espiritual/) places in Iceland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Grensáskirkja is **February to March and May to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 4 h 53 | | February | Best time | 8 h 07 | | March | Best time | 11 h 13 | | April | Possible | 14 h 40 | | May | Best time | 17 h 56 | | June | Best time | 20 h 21 | | July | Best time | 19 h 15 | | August | Best time | 16 h 03 | | September | Best time | 12 h 37 | | October | Best time | 9 h 17 | | November | Possible | 5 h 54 | | December | Possible | 3 h 38 | In June there are 20 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Iceland To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Iceland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Fossvogskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/fossvogskirkja/): Church in Reykjavík · 1.1 km - [Ásmundarsafn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/asmundarsafn/): Museum · 1.4 km - [Háteigskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hateigskirkja/): Architectural structure · 1.4 km - [Aurora - Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/aurora-planetarium/): Planetarium · 1.5 km - [Langholtskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/langholtskirkja/): Church building in Reykjavik, Iceland · 1.6 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Iceland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/). ## More in Iceland: Temples - [Hallgrímskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hallgrimskirkja/): church in Reykjavík, Iceland - [Christ the King Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/landakotskirkja/): cathedral of the Catholic Church in Iceland - [Reykjavík Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/reykjavik-cathedral/): Cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland - [Akureyrarkirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/akureyrarkirkja/): church building in Akureyri, Iceland - [Kópavogur Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/kopavogskirkja/): church in Kópavogur, Iceland - [Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/frikirkjan-i-reykjavik/): church in Reykjavík, Iceland Every Iceland place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Grensáskirkja? It is a place of interest in Iceland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Grensáskirkja? February to March and May to October. In June there are 20 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 38. ### How do you get to Grensáskirkja? The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 39 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.129167%2C-21.887313) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Fossvogskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/fossvogskirkja/), [Ásmundarsafn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/asmundarsafn/), [Háteigskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hateigskirkja/). The rest is in [the Iceland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/108398810), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).