Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church

Remote, and frozen in time.

This remote chapel is a wonder. It is as though time stopped in 1895, and still in use we were told, but only for certain holidays and occasions.

Remote, and frozen in time.

This remote chapel is a wonder. It is as though time stopped in 1895, and still in use we were told, but only for certain holidays and occasions.

Magical place

This old church from 18th century is worth visiting if you don't mind walking 5 km per one direction. But once you get there it's magic. It is easy to find but make sure to have comfortable shoes beca...

Magical place

This old church from 18th century is worth visiting if you don't mind walking 5 km per one direction. But once you get there it's magic. It is easy to find but make sure to have comfortable shoes beca...

Wow! What a great visit!

I was incredibly fortunate to have my snowmobile training guide (from Wilderness Hotel Inari) take me to this beautiful old chuch. This is the only wooden church, which was bulit in 1750, that remain...