Jukkasjärvi Church
Jukkasjärvi Church is 400 years and one of Lapland's oldest surviving buildings. People travel from all over the world to see the our heritage. The original church was a chapel, built 1607-1608 at an old marketplace. A complete renovation was done in the 1700s.
The very famous altarpiece, a colorful wooden triptych painted by Bror Hjorth, depicts a Laestadianism revival motif.The church has also remarkable commemorative plaques, left behind by travelers from different countries in the old days, who visited these areas.
Photographer: Maria Sirviö
The altarpiece painted by Bror Hjort.
Photographer: Maria Sirviö
The middle part of Jukkasjärvi church was built approximately in 1607, while the present chancel and porch were added in 1726 when the church was rebuilt. The free-standing bell tower was built in the 1740s and the organ loft was completed 1785.
In connection with the repair of the church in 1907, the wooden floor was broken up and revealed 87 graves underneath. In 1997 a new organ was installed in the church. The artistic decoration was made by artist Lars-Levi Sunna. The organ was inaugurated by Gunnar Weman.