• placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-877332877345
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/steingrimsson-memorial-chapel/1501146",
  "destination": "Southeast-Iceland",
  "title": "southeast-iceland",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Southeast-Iceland",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "country": "Iceland",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Steingrímsson Memorial Chapel

The triangular, distinctly atypical wood-and-stone chapel at the heart of the village was consecrated in 1974. It commemorates Jón Steingrímsson’s 'Eldmessa' (Fire Sermon), which ‘saved’ the town from lava on 20 July 1783.

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/middle
  • containerId: gpt-ad-553387149753
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/steingrimsson-memorial-chapel/1501146",
  "destination": "Southeast-Iceland",
  "title": "southeast-iceland",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Southeast-Iceland",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "country": "Iceland",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Must-see attractions

Explore all
  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/superzone
  • containerId: gpt-ad-186901770387
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/steingrimsson-memorial-chapel/1501146",
  "destination": "Southeast-Iceland",
  "title": "southeast-iceland",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Southeast-Iceland",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "country": "Iceland",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}