# Temppeliaukio Church

> Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki's Töölö district (Lutherinkatu 3) was designed by the brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and completed in 1969.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/temppeliaukio-church/

A church built directly into solid granite in central Helsinki, with a copper dome and daylight coming through a ring of windows. Enter quietly, as services and concerts take place here, and expect it to be busy around midday in summer.

Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki's Töölö district (Lutherinkatu 3) was designed by the brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and completed in 1969. The sanctuary is built directly into the granite bedrock; the walls show the bare rock, and an ice-age crevice serves as the backdrop to the altar. Above it sits a copper dome resting on radial concrete beams, with daylight entering through a ring of windows and 180 skylights. Water seeping through cracks in the rock is led away through channels in the floor.

Its acoustics make the church a sought-after concert venue; according to MyHelsinki, it has hosted up to 400 concerts in a single year. These take place alongside services, so check the church's current visiting hours in advance. Enter quietly and allow about 30 minutes; the church is central and easy to reach on foot from the city centre.

- **Nearest town:** Helsinki, Finland
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 60.1732, 24.9252

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Finland: No motorway tolls for cars.** Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

## Sources

- [Temppeliaukio Church – MyHelsinki](https://www.myhelsinki.fi/places/temppeliaukio-church/)
- [Temppeliaukio Church – Docomomo Finland](https://en.docomomo.fi/projects/temppeliaukio-church/)

## Nearby

- [Suomenlinna](https://camping-spirit.com/places/suomenlinna/) – 5 km
- [Nuuksio National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nuuksio-national-park/) – 29 km
- [Porvoo Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/porvoo-old-town/) – 48 km
- [Fiskars Village](https://camping-spirit.com/places/fiskars-village/) – 75 km

## FAQs

### Where is Temppeliaukio Church?

Temppeliaukio Church is in Helsinki, Finland, at GPS 60.1732, 24.9252. It is about 48 km from Porvoo.

### Can you camp near Temppeliaukio Church?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pihjalajasaaren telttailualue, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Temppeliaukio Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Suomenlinna (5 km), Nuuksio National Park (29 km), Porvoo Old Town (48 km) and Fiskars Village (75 km).

### When is the best time to visit Temppeliaukio Church?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)