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CULTURE AND Saarijärvi
DESTINATIONS Church operates as
a roadside church
NATURE
DESTINATIONS 23/6–8/8/2025,
Mon–Fri at 11 am to
THINGS TO DO 5 pm, with a church

ACCOMMODATION guide present.

DINING SAARIJÄRVI CHURCH

A church in the middle of town!

The Saarijärvi parish was established in 1628. The current church was built in 1846 to 1849,
and it is the third church to be built on the same spot. The previous churches were built in
1628 and 1649.
The church is a masterpiece of 19th century design and construction with an 18-meter-wide
cupola dominating the main hall. Such a sizeable cupola would normally require a stone
frame, so to find one in a wooden church is counted among the notable achievements of
Finnish architecture in the 19th century. You can also visit the church by making an appoint-
ment with church official Pia Rantala. Prayer hours can be arranged in conjunction with your
visit; please inquire within the church registry office.
While your there, do also visit the Pylkönmäki church designed by Jaakko Kuorikoski in 1864
and renovated by Alvar Aalto in 1926. Keskustie 40, 43440 Pylkönmäki

SHOPPING AND
SERVICES

MAPS AND INFO church official Pia Rantala 040 8246 825 Paavontie 8
church registry office 040 1534 736 (closed on Wednesdays) 43100 Saarijärvi

A church guide is on location in the summer,
see more details at www.saarijarvenseurakunta.fi
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