Varpaisjärvi Church

The granite church features organic forms and decorative details, with architectural elements representing both Art Nouveau and national Romantic styles at 134 meters elevation.

Architect Josef Stenbäck completed the construction of Varpaisjärvi Church in 1904, establishing it as a protected religious structure in the Lapinlahti municipality.

The church, dedicated to Saint Michael, remains central to religious ceremonies and community gatherings while representing early 20th-century Finnish ecclesiastical architecture.

Located at Kauppatie 12 in Varpaisjärvi district, the church maintains regular opening hours and continues to serve the Upper Savonia Parish Union since 2010.

The granite construction of the church incorporates natural motifs and flowing lines typical of Art Nouveau, while maintaining the robustness of Nordic architecture.

Location: Lapinlahti

Location: Lapinlahti

Inception: 1904

Architects: Josef Stenbäck

Architectural style: Art Nouveau, national Romantic style

Elevation above the sea: 134 m

Made from material: granite

Address: Kauppatie 12, 73200 Varpaisjärvi

Website: https://varpaisjarvenseurakunta.fi/varpaisjarven-kirkko

GPS coordinates: 63.35762,27.75629

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:58