Kittilä Church

The white wooden church stands at 180 meters above sea level and features symmetrical design elements characteristic of 1830s Finnish religious architecture.

Carl Ludvig Engel and Julius Basilier collaborated with the National Board of Public Building to create this Lutheran church, which opened its doors in 1831.

The church maintains traditional Finnish Lutheran practices while serving as a central gathering point for religious ceremonies in the Kittilä municipality.

The church remains open for weekly services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural features during designated visiting hours throughout the year.

Located north of the Arctic Circle, the church experiences both the midnight sun in summer and complete darkness during the winter polar nights.

Location: Kittilä

Inception: 1831

Architects: Carl Ludvig Engel, Julius Basilier, National Board of Public Building, Carl Ludvig Engel, Julius Basilier

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Elevation above the sea: 180 m

Address: Valtatie 95 99100

Website: http://kittilanseurakunta.fi/tilat/kirkko

GPS coordinates: 67.66640,24.88780

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:59