Ruovesi Church

Ruovesi Church is a protected wooden structure featuring an octagonal interior space and painted in bright yellow. The building holds roughly 1100 people and has a separate toilet facility next to the main structure.

The building was designed in 1778 by architect Matti Åkerblom and originally painted red. It received its current yellow appearance when it was repainted between 1861 and 1862.

The wooden structure shows Finnish building traditions through how it was constructed and what materials were chosen. The way it stands reflects craftsmanship methods that have been used in this region for many generations.

The building is easy to locate and its spaces are laid out generously, allowing visitors to move around comfortably. The separate toilet facility nearby makes it convenient to use the site.

The bell tower was built in 1772 by Antti Piimänen, standing for six years before the main church was completed. This earlier construction makes the tower a notable part of the site's history.

Location: Ruovesi

Inception: 1778

Architects: Matti Åkerblom

Capacity: 1100

Elevation above the sea: 117 m

Address: Kirkkotie 1

Website: https://ruovedenseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sofia-magdalenan-kirkko

GPS coordinates: 61.98530,24.07716

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21