The church in the village Hofsós in the northwestern part of Iceland was consecrated on the 28th of August 1960 and can seat 164 people. The architect Sveinn Kjarval drew the chandelier/lighting. The beautiful baptismal font in the church was carved from basalt columns taken from basalt formations at Staðarbjargvík at Hofsós. Hofsós is one of the oldest trading ports in northern Iceland dating back to the 16th century. The economy has been based mainly on the fishing industry as well as services to the neighboring farms. This was largely due to its natural harbor. In recent years Hofsós with a population of about 200 individuals. has built itself up as a tourist attraction and has The Icelandic Emigration Center (Vesturfarasetrið á Hofsósi), dedicated to the westward migration to North America of Icelanders that reached its peak at the start of the 19th century. If you like my work you can follow me on Facebook here. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.
The church in Hofsos
