Kalajoki Church

Kalajoki Church is a red-brick parish church designed by architect Frans Wilhelm Lüchow, featuring a wooden bell tower positioned beside the main building. The structure sits at an elevation of 11 meters and displays the simple, functional design typical of Finnish church architecture from its era.

The church was completed in 1879 as the seventh house of worship built in the region, marking an important moment in Kalajoki's religious history. Local parishioners actively participated in its construction, even manufacturing the bricks themselves, making it a shared community effort.

The church serves as a gathering place where the local evangelical Lutheran community comes together for regular worship and community events. It remains a center for religious life and social connection in the town.

The church is located at Etelänkyläntie 1 with parking available on site, making it easy to reach by car. The location is also served by local public transportation through bus routes that connect to the town center.

The wooden bell tower standing beside the building is a survivor from before a fire destroyed the previous church in the region. This tower is a tangible link to Kalajoki's earlier religious history and the rebuilding that followed the disaster.

Location: Kalajoki

Inception: 1879

Architects: Wäinö Gustaf Palmqvist, Frans Wilhelm Lüchow

Official opening: February 15, 1931

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Address: Etelänkyläntie 1, 85100 Kalajoki

Website: https://kalajoenseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/kirkot-ja-kappelit/kalajoen-kirkko

GPS coordinates: 64.25420,23.93750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01