09/06/2026
Standing alone against the moss-covered lava fields of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Búðakirkja-better known as the Black Church of Búðir-feels almost like something out of a storybook.
A church has stood at Búðir since 1703, while the beautiful wooden church we see today was rebuilt in 1848 through the determination of local woman Steinunn Sveinsdóttir. It has since become one of Iceland’s most photographed churches, and it’s easy to see why.
The contrast of the tiny black church, bright white trim, endless lava fields, and Icelandic landscape makes this one of those places that photographs simply can’t fully capture.
Another unforgettable stop in an unforgettable country. 🖤