Jukkasjärvi Church, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

The wooden Jukkasjärvi Church was built in 1607-1608. It is very rare sample of so-called 'buttress' church type; there are 10 existing churches in Finland and this is the only one in Sweden. The church was enlarged in 1726 and the gallery was added in 1785. The external belfry dates from the 1740s.

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Address

Marknadsvägen 1, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1607-1608
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

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Erin A (10 months ago)
Worth the visit if you’re in town.

Kevin Yeoh (2 years ago)
Nice small church with interesting painting . Perfect place to have your quiet time with your creator.

Jaime Mendez (2 years ago)
Small, pintoresque and very peculiar church

george george (3 years ago)
Very impressive wooden old church. If you came in jukkasjarvi you should visit it

pew “AF” pew (3 years ago)
Beautiful and a visit worth!

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