Hailuoto Church

The church structure features reinforced concrete walls, large glass windows, and a modern architectural design that accommodates 300 worshippers.

Built in 1972 by architects Matti and Irma Aaltonen, this church replaced the original wooden structure from 1620 that burned down in 1968.

The church interior displays salvaged items from the previous building, including a wooden pulpit with frescoes that connects past and present generations.

Located at an elevation of 7 meters on Hailuoto Island, the church remains accessible through regular ferry services from mainland Finland.

The building stands as the first concrete and glass church in the Nordic countries, incorporating an 11-tone pipe organ from Kangasala factory.

Location: Hailuoto

Inception: 1972

Architects: Matti Aaltonen, Irma Aaltonen

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Address: Luovontie 50, 90480 Hailuoto

GPS coordinates: 65.00890,24.71440

Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:51