St. Olaf's Church, Fasta Åland

Name: St. Olaf's Church
Address: Fasta Åland, Finland
Telephone: +358 18 31341

#2 among attractions in Fasta Åland

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The Church of St. Olaf is a medieval stone church in Jomala, Åland. It belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Dating from about 1260 to 1280, it is possibly the oldest Christian church in Finland, and was extended in the 19th century. It is constructed of local red granite and limestone. The church is dedicated to King Olaf II of Norway, patron saint of the Åland Islands and Jomala. ()

Local name: Jomalan kirkko Completed: 1280 (744 years ago)Coordinates: 60°9'18"N, 19°56'54"E

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Fasta Åland Finland

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St. Olaf's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kastelholm Castle, Åland Museum, Åland Maritime Museum, Wiklöf Holding Arena.

7 miNE
Forts and castles, Specialty museum, History museum
Kastelholm Castle, Sund
180 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of the Åland Islands, Kastelholm Castle emerges as a historical jewel in the city of Sund, Finland. This medieval fortress, with its stony façade and imposing towers, offers a glimpse into the Nordic past and serves as a captivating...
4 miS
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
Åland Museum, Mariehamn
103 min walk • The Cultural History Museum of Åland and Åland Islands Art Museum are two museums under the same roof in Mariehamn in Åland.
4.1 miS
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
Åland Maritime Museum, Mariehamn
105 min walk • The Åland Maritime Museum is a museum in Mariehamn in Åland, Finland. It is located in the western part of the town on the sea on Hamngatan, about 1 km at the other end of Storagatan.
3.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Wiklöf Holding Arena, Mariehamn
94 min walk • Wiklöf Holding Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Mariehamn, Finland. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of IFK Mariehamn and Åland United. The stadium has a capacity of 1,635 seats, with standing places increasing the total capacity up to 4,500. The first stadium was built in 1932.
4.1 miS
Historic merchant ship built in 1903
Pommern Ship, Mariehamn
104 min walk • Pommern, formerly Mneme, is an iron-hulled sailing ship. It is a four-masted barque that was built in 1903 in Glasgow, Scotland at the J. Reid & Co shipyard. Pommern is one of the Flying P-Liners, the famous sailing ships of the German shipping company F. Laeisz.
5.4 miN
Locality
Finström
139 min walk • One of the highlights of Finström is its stunning natural landscapes, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The area is characterized by lush forests, rolling hills, and pristine lakes, creating a serene...
3.6 miS
Universities and schools
Åland University of Applied Sciences, Mariehamn
93 min walk • Åland University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences in Mariehamn, Åland. in three different buildings, the North building, the Western Building and the South Building. It has approx. 550 full-time students, mainly from Åland, the Swedish-speaking part of Finland and Sweden. The number of employees is around 60.