This medieval church stands on Karsatinmäki hill, whose name is older than the church and hints at a pre-Christian sacrificial site. The old part took its present form in the 1490s. A fire in 1783 destroyed the roof and tower, and the church was enlarged in the 1790s, with the new west nave, tower and south nave completed in 1794. The north nave was added in 1860, making it a cross-shaped church. After a major renovation in 1897 it was restored in 1958–1959.
The interior has wall and ceiling paintings, old objects, altarpieces and a brick floor with underfloor heating. It seats about 1,000 people. In summer it serves as a roadside church; at other times it is open by appointment through the parish office. Step-free access, an induction loop, an accessible toilet and parking are available.
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