Varkaus Central Church, Functionalist church in Varkaus, Finland.
Varkaus Central Church is a Protestant place of worship featuring straight lines and minimal ornamentation that define functionalist design. The building displays the core principles of this style: simplicity, practicality, and the rejection of unnecessary decoration.
Architect Martti Paalanen designed this building in 1939 when functionalist architecture was gaining importance in Finland. It was created during a period when many European cities were redefining their architectural identity.
This church serves as a gathering place for Varkaus residents and reflects how the community adapted its spiritual life to modern times. The interior shows how people of that era wanted to express faith through contemporary design.
The building is located in Varkaus and is easy to find if you follow Savontie street. The interior is accessible to visitors during opening hours who wish to see the architecture up close.
The interior houses one of Scandinavia's most remarkable artworks: a large altar fresco that dominates the space. This wall painting shows how religious art and modernist architecture can come together.
Location: Varkaus
Inception: 1939
Architects: Martti Paalanen
Architectural style: functionalism
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
Part of: Kommila-Kosulanniemen asuinalue
Address: Savontie 3, 78300 Varkaus
Website: https://varkaudenseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/paakirkko
GPS coordinates: 62.32028,27.90639
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44
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