The organ

Concert organ

The arrival of the Klais organ in 1992 marked a turning point in the church's musical life, allowing it to offer world-class organ concerts.

The concert organ in the west gable of Hallgrímskirkja is the largest organ in Iceland and is sought after by organists from all over the world to play and record in the church. It was inaugurated in December 1992, built by the Johannes Klais organ workshop in Bonn, Germany. The organ has 4 keyboards and a footstool, 72 stops and 5275 pipes. The organ is 15 meters high, weighs about 25 tons and the largest pipes are about 10 meters high. The purchase of the organ was largely financed by donations. People were invited to buy the pipes and gift certificates can still be purchased in the church shop that certify that the person in question is the owner of a particular pipe.

The Klaisorgan is used in church services and has also been widely recognized as an excellent concert instrument. The advent of the portable organ stand has significantly increased the organ's potential for use, both in concerts and ceremonies. It is also by far the largest organ in Iceland and is renowned among organists around the world for its quality, diverse range of voices and how well it fits into the church space.



With disease

Choral organ built by Th. Frobenius og Sønner Orgelbyggeri A/S in Lyngby, Denmark and inaugurated in December 1985.

The choir organ was rebuilt and expanded to 20 voices and consecrated on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024.

By restoring and expanding the choir organ, the congregation and donors want to honor the memory of Hallgrímur Pétursson on the 350th anniversary of his death in 2024.

Individuals and companies who wish to support the development and maintenance of the church's organs can transfer funds to the following account number: 0133-26-009422 ID: 590169-1969 It is important to write "Organ Fund" in the description.