Jäppilä Church

Jäppilä Church is a wooden church building in Pieksämäki featuring traditional Finnish religious architecture from the 1800s. The structure displays characteristic design elements of rural ecclesiastical buildings with a plain, functional layout.

Architect Ferdinand Öhman designed this building in 1872 for the growing rural community. The church was constructed during a period when Finland favored traditional wooden architecture for religious structures.

The church serves as a gathering place for the Jäppilä community and shapes the religious life of the village. Its wooden structure and surrounding cemetery reflect the building traditions rooted in rural Finnish villages.

The building is located in Jäppilä village, about 20 kilometers from Pieksämäki center and is accessible to visitors throughout the year. It is advisable to check access in advance, as opening hours may vary depending on the season.

The building was recognized as a protected heritage site, preserving a piece of Finnish church architecture from the late 1800s. This designation makes it an important reference for conserving traditional rural wooden architecture in Finland.

Location: Pieksämäki

Location: Pieksämäki

Inception: 1872

Architects: Ferdinand Öhman, National Board of Public Building

Address: Jäppilän Kirkkotie 11 A

Website: https://pieksamaenseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/kirkot/jappilan-kirkko

GPS coordinates: 62.38254,27.43083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40