Jyväskylä City Church

Jyväskylä City Church is a red brick structure that combines Gothic and Romanesque architectural features in the heart of the town. The interior contains religious artwork and represents 19th-century church design in Finland.

The structure was completed in 1880 and became the first stone church built in Central Finland. Its construction marked an important moment in the region's architectural history.

The church serves as a focal point for the local community and shapes the character of central Jyväskylä. Visitors experience how the building anchors both spiritual life and the daily rhythm of the town.

The building is accessible on certain weekdays, and visitors should expect that religious services may affect regular opening times. It is wise to check ahead about when the interior is open to the public.

The site where the church stands was originally a marketplace before the area transformed into a park. Today granite and bronze sculptures surround the building and create a calm setting in the town center.

Location: Jyväskylä

Inception: 1880

Architects: Ludvig Isak Lindqvist

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Romanesque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Made from material: brick

Part of: Jyväskylä Kirkkopuisto and city hall

Address: Kirkkopuisto, 40100 Jyväskylä

Website: https://jyvaskylanseurakunta.fi/kaupunginkirkko

GPS coordinates: 62.24046,25.74505

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02