Laitila Church

Laitila Church is a protected wooden church building at the center of Laitila featuring traditional Finnish design and construction. The main hall accommodates worshipers and community events while maintaining simple but well-crafted timber details throughout the interior.

The building was constructed according to Finnish rural church standards from the 1800s and maintains its protected status to this day. This preservation keeps an important example of regional religious architecture intact for future generations.

The building brings together people for worship, celebrations, and community gatherings throughout the year. Its wooden interior and simple form reflect how the local community has chosen to worship for generations.

The church sits in the town center and is easy to reach by walking along the main roads through Laitila. Visitors can enter during services and community events, or contact local offices ahead of time for other access arrangements.

The cemetery beside the building holds hundreds of grave markers documenting families across generations, creating a silent record of the local community. Walking through the burial ground reveals the names and dates of people who shaped the town over many decades.

Location: Laitila

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Address: Keskuskatu 7

GPS coordinates: 60.87831,21.69314

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45