Temppeliaukio Church

Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions. This unique church is also often called "church in rock" for it is quarried out of natural bedrock. Its dome of copper and glass bears on rock walls.

Temppeliaukio Church, located in Toolo district, at the intersection of Fredrikinkatu and Lutherinkatu streets, was designed by architects Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. The interior was excavated and built into the rock, but the glazed dome of the church enters natural light. Due to its unusual design, there are no bells at the church. They are replaced with a recording of bells composed by Taneli Kuusisto. The visitors can listen to this wonderful sounds played via loudspeakers on the exterior wall.

Due to its unique architectural solution the Temppeliaukio Church has magnificent acoustics. The organ with 43 pipe-registers is placed inside the church. Various concerts of organ and violin music are held here all year round.

Location:	Lutherinkatu 3 FI-00100 Helsinki Finland
Hours:	Mon, Wed 10.00-17.00, Tue 10.00-12.45 and 14.15-17.00, Thu, Fri 10.00-20.00, Sat 10.00-18.00, Sun 11
Phone:	+358-(0)9-2340 5920/+358-(0)9-2340 5900 (office)