- Address: Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100, Finland
- Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 8pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 12pm - 1:45pm and 3:30pm - 5:45pm
- Admission: Free
Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko)
The Church in the Rock (or Temppeliaukio Church) designed in 1969, remains a foremost Helsinki attraction. Hewn into solid rock in the middle of an ordinary residential square, the Lutheran church features a stunning 78 foot (24 meter) diameter roof covered in 13.6 miles (22 kilometers) of copper stripping. Natural light streams in through 180 window panes which connect the copper dome and the stone walls.
Designed by Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen in 1969, the church was originally controversial but is now a source of civic pride. The church is popular with churchgoers and secular Finns alike. It often hosts classical concerts with the raw rock interior walls providing wonderful acoustics.
Practical Info
You can reach the church on tram 3T or 3B, or by train 14, 14B, 18, 32, 39, 39A, 39V, 45-47, or 70T.
Tours & Tickets
Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
This private guided sightseeing tour takes you through the main parts of the city of Helsinki, avoiding crowds and queues. The tour is specially designed for ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Happy Helsinki Walking Tour
Happy Helsinki walking tour focuses not only on the main attractions of the city center but also on some hidden special spots while giving a good overview ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Helsinki City Walk with Fascinating Tunes from Finland
See the main sights of Helsinki and have fun with music from Finland. This walking tour adds fascinating tunes from Finland to the stories and landmarks of ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
This private guided sightseeing tour takes you through the main parts of the city of Helsinki, avoiding crowds and queues. The tour is specially designed for ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Half-Day Tour of Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, is full of life and exciting sights! This private 4-hour tour includes a guided city tour of Helsinki and a visit to ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Helsinki Red Bus 24h Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket
This 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus ticket allows you to see the best sights and highlights of Finnish capital Helsinki. Passengers can hop on and off ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Helsinki City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
See Helsinki, the lively Finnish capital, at your leisure on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. As you travel around the city by open-top double-decker ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Audio Tour
Choose from 10 languages on this Self-guided Helsinki Audio City Tour. The tour takes in the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Helsinki Sustainable City Tour by Tram and Subway
This city tour introduces you to a new sustainable way to enjoy our environmental friendly city. Helsinki is known for the effective and advanced public ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
