Rovaniemi Church, Rovaniemi

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A landmark of post-World War II architecture, Rovaniemi Church is probably best appreciated from inside. The impressive interior boasts glass works and wooden sculptures, but the most notable feature is the 14 m (46 ft) fresco depicting the fountain of life, which dominates the altar wall. Notice also the 45-key organ with 4,000 pipes. The present brick church with copper roof was built in 1950 in the place of the old wooden one, destroyed in 1944. Walk to the far end of the cemetery and you will find a memorial to Rovaniemi citizens who died in exile during the war. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Rovaniemi Church by using our Rovaniemi online trip builder.

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By Natalie B

Incredibly pretty & a member of the clergy took time to show us around & even took photos. They explained it was the 3rd church on that site, & pointed out other areas of interest we might enjoy too

Incredibly pretty & a member of the clergy took time to show us around & even took photos. They explained it was the 3rd church on that site, & pointed out other areas of interest we might enjoy too more »
By Malav S

nice old church there are as such not much sight seeing places in Rovaniemi so its good if you visit this place

nice old church there are as such not much sight seeing places in Rovaniemi so its good if you visit this place more »
By Ronald L

Visited the Lutheran Church. Wonderful fresco behind the altar. Guide said the story is the Fountain of Life with all the seasons represented. Every part of the fresco represented a part of the...

Visited the Lutheran Church. Wonderful fresco behind the altar. Guide said the story is the Fountain of Life with all the seasons represented. Every part of the fresco represented a part of the... more »

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By Shachar Pinkas

Very nice church, but it's closed for most of the day. We didn't found time to visit it. I don't understand why can't it stay open like in the rest of Europe. There's also a nice graveyard nearby.

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By P R

While in my opinion the church looks not really special from the outside, I did really like the interior. The style of the frescos differs from what I've seen anywhere else so far. Also I like the possibility to watch the services online.

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By John Phillips

Beautiful Lutheran Church with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Attached is a graveyard for locals who died in WWII

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By Cheryl Chua

A beautiful church. They have a team of organists who play at each event. The lady at the reception was very kind and helpful too. Good place to meet and talk to people who come by.

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By Oskar Nolemo

Where is tomt he ows me an iphone 13:/ 4 stars - cozy place

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