Leppävirta / Sights / Leppävirta Church Wednesday 8. September 2010

Leppävirta Church

The beautiful granite church, designed by C.L. Engel and completed in 1846, is located in the middle of the parish village of Leppävirta. The light-filled church seats more than 2 000 people. The two-part altarpiece depicts Crucifixion and the Last Supper.

Free entrance. Guided tours available in Finnish, German, Swedish and English on request. Advance booking required.

Open:
In summertime, 10 June–20 August, the church is open to travellers as a ‘roadside church’ between 11.00–17.00. At other times by appointment.

Enquiries:
Parish office, Tel: +358 17 555 5700, Mon–Fri 7.30–15.15
Vestry, Tel: +358 17 554 2630

Page updated 27.9.2007