Scenic spot introduction:
Helsinki Rock Church (Temppeliaukion Church) is one of the two world-famous rock churches and the only church built in rock in the world. The rock church has a low-key appearance, but its interior is extremely exquisite and spacious. It is an outstanding architectural work of art and has a strong appeal. Standing inside the church, it feels like returning to nature. It is the best tourist attraction in Finland that cannot be missed.Attractions distribution:
The Rock Church is located in Tempeli Rock Square in the center of Helsinki. The entire square is covered by a huge undulating rock. The church has two floors. There are product stalls in the entrance passage. It has a copper dome and pillars, an altar, a pipe organ, a piano and walls made of broken rocks. Standing in the natural and simple church, the sunlight shines down from the glass roof, making people feel calm and peaceful.Scenic spot features:
religion, architectureTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Traveling Alone: 16 Days Tour of Northern Europe, Russia and Beijing (Part 1) Northern Europe
travelling guideline:
Services are held on Sunday mornings. Under the echo of the rock wall, the sound effects of the church are wonderful. In addition, many music activities are also held here.
Tour route:
One-day trip: Cathedral → Parliament Square → Rock Church → Sibelius Park
Two-day trip: D1 Sibelius Park → Parliament Building → Rock Church, D2 Kuopio → National Museum → Puyou Mountain.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Hand-woven wool products, glass ceramics, specialty antiques and other small commodities.
(Shopping location)
1. Commercial streets: Mannerheimintie, Aleksanterinkatu, Esplanadi, and around Central Station.
2. Characteristic neighborhoods: antique shops → Kruununhaka Street, Ullanlinna area; design boutiques → Daily Building (Sanoma Talo), Design Forum; small clothing stores → Fredrikinkatu Street, Korkeavuorenkatu Street; flea market → South Pier.
(Gourmet food) Crayfish, Baltic herring, fungi, reindeer meat, berries.
(Food Place) Helsinki Menu → The most representative restaurant that promotes Finnish food culture.
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Finland>City of Helsinki
How to get there:
Take the 3T tram and get off at Sammonkatu, or take the 14, 18, 18N, 39, 39B, 39N, 41, 42, 45, 70T, 205 bus and get off at Kauppakorkeakoulut.
Scenic area map:
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Rock Church ticket prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
September to May: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:45-17:00.
June to August: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:45, Sunday 11:45-17:45.
