The Petäjävesi Old Church (Finnish: Petäjäveden vanha kirkko) is a wooden church located in Petäjävesi, Finland. It was built between 1763 and 1765, when Tavastia was still a part of Sweden. The bell tower was built in 1821. It was inscribed in 1994 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.To visit Petajavesi Old Church on your trip to Petajavesi, use our Petajavesi trip planning site.
The church is located about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the west of the centre of Petäjävesi. The church went out of use in 1879 when the new church was built. The old church has retained its original appearance and its interior decoration exceptionally well. It is a popular church for weddings in the summer, and there is a church service on most Sundays.
Source
Create an itinerary including Petajavesi Old Church
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Petajavesi Old Church reviews
-
The Petajavesi Old Church was build by logs between 1763-1765. It is one of Finland´s 7 Unesco sights and it is well worth a visit if you are in the area. It is free to walk around outside - they... more »
-
You cannot find this kind of architecture outside Scandinavia, so make a short stop and take a 5 min walk to this old church. Free entry. more »
-
I understand the need to charge for attraction but 7 euros pp to visit my family church is crazy. I have been to this church my entire life and decided to stop and show it to my sister while visiting.... more »
-
Such an amazing piece of history! Built in only 35 days, but is remains strong 250 years later.
-
Great, very old wooden church. Worth a visit to the country side to see.
-
If you are close to it, it's worth to see. Calming and peaceful old part of the history
-
Wonderful wooden church in an amazing landing
-
On a great place at the lake. Beautiful inside.
Plan your trip to Petajavesi
-
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferences -
Customize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules -
Book it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off -
Manage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Side trips from Petajavesi
Trips to Petajavesi Old Church by other users
10 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Saarijarvi
Jyvaskyla
55 days in Finland
BY A USER FROM AUSTRIA
Tampere
Jyvaskyla
Koli National Park
8 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Jyvaskyla
21 days in Jyvaskyla
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland)
The Alvar Aalto Museum
Toivolan Vanha Piha
15 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Jyvaskyla
Viitasaari
55 days in Finland
BY A USER FROM FRANCE
Tampere
Jyvaskyla
Koli National Park
8 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Jyvaskyla
3 days in Central Finland & Kokkola
BY A USER FROM LATVIA
Jyvaskyla
Kokkola
22 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Jyvaskyla
Viitasaari
45 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM FINLAND
Viitasaari
Jyvaskyla
31 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Viitasaari
Jyvaskyla
8 days in Central Finland
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Jyvaskyla
Are you the owner of this business?
Click here for promotion tips.