tower was built in 1770 and the building was renovated in 1802. The painting at the altar was made by P. Berggren in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1845. Before the church was built Sottunga had a chapel which was built in 1544 and which was approximately one kilometer away from the contemporary church. On the island of Södö there are old mines dating back to the 19th century. Only 1,700 tons of iron ore were ever mined between the years 1839 and 1847 when the mines were operating. References External links Official website of Sottunga Map of Sottunga municipality Municipalities of Åland Populated places established in 1959