Varpaisjärvi Church

Varpaisjärvi Church is a granite structure in Lapinlahti municipality featuring Art Nouveau and national Romantic elements. The building displays organic forms and decorative details that define its architectural character.

Architect Josef Stenbäck completed construction in 1904, creating a protected religious building in Lapinlahti municipality. The structure has been protected since completion and has served as an important local landmark.

The church is dedicated to Saint Michael and remains a place for religious ceremonies and community gatherings. It represents the beginning of 20th-century Finnish ecclesiastical architecture.

The church is located in the Varpaisjärvi area at Kauppatie 12 and maintains regular opening hours. It is managed by the Upper Savonia Parish Union and welcomes visitors during scheduled times.

The granite building blends Nordic robustness with flowing lines and natural motifs of Art Nouveau. This combination makes it an unusual fusion of European and Scandinavian design traditions.

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: December 14, 2025 14:22