Church of Kalla
The first church in Maakalla was built in 1680.
The current church was designed and built by a local builder Simo Jylkkä (Silvén) in 1780.
The church has eight angles, and it is made of logs. The interior is not painted, while the exterior is painted in a traditional way with red clay paint. The stone base is made of rocks from the island.
Next to the church there is a simple bell tower and a small vicarage.
The church was repaired and renovated in 1952.
Tales from Hiekkasärkät
Do you know how Herrainpakat got its name? Where did Kekkonen, Tauno Palo and Ansa Ikonen visit? When did the JukuJukuMaa Waterpark first open? Is it true that there was a railway and Finland’s longest waterslide down at the beach?
Learn these facts and loads of other interesting tales about the history of the Hiekkäsärkät area!
When you click the heading image, you can swipe and see the rest of the pictures.
Information about the route:
- You can experience the route by walking or bicycling in part or in its entirety, or completely remotely in digital form.
- The entire route is app. 10 km long, but you can also just tour the central area of Hiekkasärkät.
- The route uses sidewalks, duckboards, and open spaces like squares and parking lots.
The route is made in collaboration with the KUMA project and expert on built heritage Sari Alajoki.
Image sources:
- Sari Alajoki private collection.
- Kalajoen kotiseutuyhdistys.
- City of Kalajoki.