Östersundom church

Östersundom church is a yellow wooden building with traditional Finnish ecclesiastical design, positioned beside Porvoontie road. The structure displays characteristic features typical of rural religious architecture from its construction period.

The building was constructed in 1754 following centuries of prayer house use in the area dating back to the 1600s. It became part of Helsinki officially in 2009 and remains one of the city's oldest religious structures.

The church functions as a gathering place where locals attend services and celebrate important life events together. It remains an important part of how the community marks time and maintains tradition.

The church is located on Kappelintie 65 and welcomes both worshippers and visitors interested in the building's history. It is advisable to check ahead about service times and general opening hours before planning a visit.

The building is one of the few surviving wooden sacred structures of its time in the region, attracting visitors interested in traditional Finnish construction methods. Its plain style and unchanged form make it a rare example of how such places looked centuries ago.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1754

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Part of: Östersundoms herrgård, kapell och Björkuddens villa

Address: Kappelintie 60, 00890 Helsinki

GPS coordinates: 60.24944,25.18778

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48