Churches

All churches in Uusikaupunki are road churches. The Uusikaupunki, Kalanti and  Pyhämaa churches are open from June 3 to August 11 Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sun 12pm-4pm, The Lokalahti Church from June 3 to August 4 Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sun 12pm-4pm. At other times, churches are open by appointment with the parish office, tel.  +358 (0)2 840 4100.

Uusikaupunki Old Church

Rantakatu. This grey granite church with its vaulted ceiling is located in the centre of Uusikaupunki. Dating from 1629, it is the city’s oldest building. Next to the church there is an ancient graveyard and soldiers’ graves.

Uusikaupunki New Church

on Rauhankatu street, nearby the market place. A Gothic style church dating from 1863.

St. Olaf’s Church in Kalanti

Pyhän Olavintie. In the Kalanti village.
A grey granite church built in the late 14th century.

Lokalahti Church

Palomäentie. A wooden church from 1763 with a 16th century steeple.

Pyhämaa Old Church (“Uhrikirkko”)

Kirkontaustantie. In the Pyhämaa village. Unique wooden church from the early 17th century. The ceiling and interior walls are completely covered in frescoes.
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Pyhämaa New Church

A Grey granite church dating from 1804, located next to the Pyhämaa Old Church.
Altarpiece by Arvid Liljelund.

Putsaari Church

A very small and idyllic wooden chapel on the island of Putsaari.
The church was built probably in the early 17th century. See cruises to Putsaari Church on page “Archipelago cruises and boat trips”.

Pyhäranta Church

Kirkkopolku 7.
A grey granite church dating from 1909.
Open for visits Jun 1-Aug 31, every day 9am-6pm.