Hofskirkja at Öræfi
The oldest record of a church at Hof dates back to 1343, describing it as a farm church dedicated to Saint Clement. Later, it became a subsidiary church of Sandfell. The current church was built between 1883 and 1885.
Hofskirkja was built by Páll Pálsson, a carpenter from Hörgsdal. It is only 9.8 meters in length and 4.5 meters in width. It has a timber-frame construction; the side walls are built with stones and a turf-covered roof. The gables are made of timber with two six-pane windows each, in addition to a two-pane window on the west gable end.
Hofskirkja is a unique blend of old and new. The gable siding on the east end is ancient, while the interior of the church is more modern.
The churchyard surrounding the church has raised graves according to old tradition, making the church and its surroundings exceptionally beautiful.
By the mid-20th century, the building had deteriorated significantly and was reconstructed to its original form. The National Museum was given ownership of the church in exchange for covering the repair costs, while it would serve as the parish church of Öræfi. It was subsequently dismantled and rebuilt between 1953-54. Several repairs have been carried out since then.