Pälkäne church ruin

The stone walls of this medieval church structure stand as remaining fragments, displaying architectural elements from the original religious building in Pirkanmaa region.

Built at the end of the 15th century, the church served the community until 1839 when a new church was constructed, leaving this structure to gradually decay.

Two wooden sculptures from 1506, originally placed in this church, are now preserved and displayed at the National Museum of Finland.

The archaeological site welcomes visitors without entrance fees and features information boards explaining the historical significance of the medieval structure.

During the Great Northern War in 1713, the church was robbed, and a refugee book printer named Daniel Medelplan carved wooden printing plates here in 1719.

Location: Pälkäne

Part of: Pälkäneen pitäjänkeskus

Address: Vanhankirkontie, 36600 Pälkäne 50366 Pälkäne

Website: https://palkaneenseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/palkaneen-rauniokirkko

GPS coordinates: 61.34684,24.26193

Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:30