Vörå wooden church

Vörå wooden church is a timber religious building in Vörå, Finland. It uses a specialized structural system with large wooden beams that create spacious interior volume without relying on conventional load-bearing walls.

The building was erected in 1626 and remains the oldest surviving timber religious structure in Finland. It demonstrates how early wooden architecture was adopted for religious construction in this region.

The wooden church shows traditional Finnish craftsmanship in its detailed construction and layout. The way the building is arranged reflects how Lutheran communities in this region shaped their religious spaces.

The church is open to the public and welcomes visitors who want to see its construction and interior design. It is worth checking ahead for service times to make sure the building is accessible during your visit.

The building incorporates hollow wooden pillars built into the walls using large beams, a construction method rarely seen in other Finnish churches. This approach allowed builders to create more open interior spaces without multiple support columns.

Location: Vörå

Inception: 1626

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Made from material: wood

Part of: Vöyrin kirkko ja kirkonseutu

Address: Lotlaxvägen 36, 66600 Vörå

GPS coordinates: 63.15111,22.25556

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45