Hailuoto Church
Hailuodon kirkko
This modernist island church in Hailuoto, Finland, integrates Finnish nature into its worship practices. Built in 1972, it replaced the original 17th-century wooden church destroyed by fire.

πŸ“œ Modernist church on Hailuoto island, completed in 1972.
πŸ” Replaced a 17th-century wooden church destroyed by fire in 1968.

Why Go

🌲 Unique integration of Finnish nature into worship
πŸ–ΌοΈ See salvaged items from original 17th-century church
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore tranquil forest cemetery
🀫 Experience Finnish silence

Tips

⛴️ Accessible by ferry from Oulu.

β›ͺ Architecture

First concrete and glass church in the Nordics, designed by Irma and Matti Aaltonen.
Features an altar window offering views of local nature.

πŸ–ΌοΈ Interior

Displays original frescoed wooden pulpit and 16th-century oak apostle statues salvaged from the old church.

πŸ“ Location

Located at 52 Luovontie, Hailuoto, Finland.

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