With the exception of Sibelius Park, which is a little further away, all church buildings can be reached on foot! If you are good at walking, the scenery along the way to Sibelius Park is also beautiful!
Sibelius park
Opening hours:
Summer: 9:00-20:00
Winter: 9:30-16:30
Sibelius Park is built to commemorate the great Finnish musician Sibelius, among which the Sibelius monument is presented in the form of a combination of iron pipes, full of modern art.
Church of Silence (Kampin kappeil)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00-20:00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-18:00
The Church of Silence is located on the south side of Nareka Square in the heart of Helsinki and provides a place of alarm and prayer. The pure wood building does not have a single window, and light flows in through a gap at the top. It's really super quiet, perfect for immersive thinking.
Helsinki Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00-17:00
Sunday: 12:00-18:00
Helsinki Cathedral is a Lutheran church located in Parliament Square, which is the most popular wedding venue in Finland. If you want to hold a wedding here, you need to book a year and a half in advance!
Rock Church (Temppeliaukion kirkko)
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00-20:00
Wednesday: 10:00-19:00
Saturday: 10:00-18:00
Sunday: 12:00-13:45, 15:15-17:45
A rock church is a building cut out of a single block of rock, with the original rock visible on the interior walls. In addition to religious ceremonies and weddings, concerts are held occasionally in the church.
Other attractions recommended:
Helsinki Cathedral ⛪
The neoclassical church ⛪, a landmark building, is located in front of Helsinki's Senate Square.
Usbierski Church ⛪
The Orthodox Centre, with its ornate interior, sits at the top of a hill overlooking Whitechapel ⛪.
St John's Church ⛪
The Gothic church ⛪ is distinguished by its tall green spires.
Design museum
The museum next to St John's Church ⛪, with its unique architecture and rich art collection, is 15€
SkyWheel Helsinki climbed the Helsinki Waterfront Ferris Wheel for 14€, but the best location for the photo was on the opposite side of Market Square.
Stockman Department store Helsinki Central
A century-old building with a long history, it is now a department store.
Central Railway Station 🚆
The railway station 🚆 is flanked by symmetrical ball players, and the tall green stone columns on the right side are also historic.
Finnish Museum of Natural History
The main collection of plant/animal/geological/paleontological specimens from around the world, admission 18€.
Chamber of peers
Collection of many royal and noble collections, the appearance is also very beautiful, only a few hundred meters away from Whitechapel ⛪.
National Museum of Finland
The entrance fee is 16€, which introduces the history of Finland, exhibits some royal objects inside, and the exterior of the museum is a church ⛪.
Campi Chapel ⛪
From the outside, it is not a church ⛪, but like a work of art, the streamlined appearance is very avant-garde, and the Amos Ricks Museum next to it can be punched together.
Temple Square Church ⛪ surrounding
Temple Square Church ⛪ is a church ⛪ located under the rock, not very ornamental, the colorful buildings around are very attractive.
Old town walk
From the central station to the Red Church ⛪, there are many beautiful buildings, it is recommended to walk.
What to eat: Fazer Cafe, a chain, the salad is delicious, with lots of seafood, 12€a serving, cinnamon rolls are also good.
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