Búðir Church
Búðir, Iceland
A small black wooden church alone in a lava field by the sea, with Snæfellsjökull behind. One of the most photographed buildings in Iceland.
- Nearest town
- Búðir, Iceland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 64.8216, -23.3843
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopover · ArnarstapiMotorhome stopover12 km from Búðir ChurchMotorhomes
- GrundarfjörðurCampsite13 km from Búðir ChurchTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Tjaldsvæðið á ArnastapaCampsite13 km from Búðir ChurchTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Tjaldstæðið í ÓlafsvíkCampsite16 km from Búðir Church
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Búðir Church?
Búðir Church is in Búðir, Iceland, at GPS 64.8216, -23.3843. It is about 13 km from Arnarstapi.
Can you camp near Búðir Church?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grundarfjörður, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Búðir Church?
Búðir Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature.
What is there to see near Búðir Church?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kirkjufell (14 km), Djúpalónssandur (25 km), Gerðuberg (48 km) and Látrabjarg (93 km).
When is the best time to visit Búðir Church?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)