Experience UNESCO World Heritage Site Petäjävesi Old Church – Guided Tour

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petäjävesi Old Church with a guided tour.
The guided tour lasts 30–45 minutes and takes you on a journey through the incredible architectural story of this UNESCO site and the everyday life of Finnish people in the 18th and 19th centuries. During the tour, you will hear about the lives of the builders as well as the church’s multifaceted history, architecture, and symbolic details. The tour is ideal for travellers interested in cultural heritage, architecture, and Finnish history.

The Petäjävesi Old Church tells the story of Finnish daily life and religious traditions across four centuries. Built in 1763–1765 by local Central Finnish farmers, the church has witnessed life’s most significant moments from birth to death. Its appearance and atmosphere have remained almost unchanged, and its finely crafted log construction is an exceptional example of traditional Northern European wooden church architecture.

Come and experience the peaceful, almost mystical atmosphere that makes Petäjävesi Old Church one of Finland’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites.