Temppeliaukio Church Temppeliaukion kirkko
Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki is a Lutheran church building completed in 1969. Designed by architects Tuomo and Timo Suomalainen, this church is carved directly into natural granite rock, making it a prominent example of modern architecture in Finland.
Planning a visit
The church is accessible to visitors throughout the year. Helsinki experiences colder weather from November through March, with daily lows reaching -8 °C in February. The warmest period is from June to August, when daily highs range between 16 °C and 20 °C. Rain is frequent year-round, with the most rainy days occurring between November and January. The site is located at Lutherinkatu 3, about 1 kilometer from the center of Helsinki. It is wheelchair accessible and requires an entry fee of €5. Opening hours vary, generally starting at 09:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 12:00 on Tuesdays and Sundays, closing daily at 17:00.
Travelers arriving by air will land at Helsinki Vantaa Airport, located 16 kilometers away. Because the church is centrally located, it is easy to combine a visit with other nearby sites. The Sibelius Monument is 1.2 kilometers away, while Helsinki Cathedral and the Helsinki Olympic Stadium are both within 1.5 kilometers. Uspenski Cathedral is 2 kilometers from the church, and the site of Suomenlinna is 4.6 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -8 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 33 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 59 | 68 | 82 | 63 | 80 | 73 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
