Nurmes Church

Nurmes Church is a Gothic Revival religious building in northeastern Finland. The structure features pointed arches and detailed ornamentation typical of this architectural style.

The church was completed in 1896 and built from designs by three Finnish architects. Bertha Enwald, Frithiof Mieritz, and J. Westerlund together created an example of late 19th-century Finnish architecture.

The church shapes the appearance of Nurmes and reflects how the Lutheran faith expressed itself in building design. Visitors can see how this place remains central to the town's spiritual life.

The building is accessible and welcomes visitors throughout the week. Those interested in viewing the interior should check for service times or public visiting hours.

The building holds protected status under Finnish heritage law, ensuring careful preservation of its architecture. This guarantees that the structure will remain unchanged for generations to come.

Location: Nurmes

Inception: 1896

Architects: Bertha Enwald, Frithiof Mieritz, J. Westerlund

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 117 m

Part of: Nurmeksen vanhan kauppalan alue, Lauttasaari Church

Address: Kirkkokatu 17, 75500 Nurmes

GPS coordinates: 63.54530,29.13580

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21