Religious Building · Helsinki, Finland
Temppeliaukio Church
Temppeliaukio Church (Finnish: Temppeliaukion kirkko; Swedish: Tempelplatsens kyrka), also known as the Church of the Rock or Rock Church, is an Evangelical Lutheran church in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland. Built 1969.
Photo: Jens Strauß via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Helsinki, Finland |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1969 |
| Architect | Tuomo Suomalainen, Timo Suomalainen |
| Elevation | Elevation: 30 m |
| Coordinates | 60.1731° N, 24.9253° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Temppeliaukio Church is known for
Temppeliaukio Church (Finnish: Temppeliaukion kirkko; Swedish: Tempelplatsens kyrka), also known as the Church of the Rock or Rock Church, is an Evangelical Lutheran church in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland.
About Temppeliaukio Church
Temppeliaukio Church (Finnish: Temppeliaukion kirkko; Swedish: Tempelplatsens kyrka), also known as the Church of the Rock or Rock Church, is an Evangelical Lutheran church in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland. Designed by architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, the church was completed in 1969 and is built directly into the natural granite bedrock of Temppeliaukio (“Temple Square”). The church has approximately 750 seats and functions both as an active parish church and as a concert venue and tourist attraction.
History
History and architecture The site has been intended for a public or religious building since the early development of Etu-Töölö. The 1906 town plan for the district already designated the rocky hill later known as Temppeliaukio as a potential site for a church. In 1929, the City of Helsinki transferred the plot for use as a church site, subject to construction beginning within three years.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Temppeliaukio Church website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) · Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland · 10.1 miles away
- Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) · Tallinn, Estonia · 52.6 miles away
- Turku Airport (TKU) · Turku, Finland · 94.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Temppeliaukio Church?
Temppeliaukio Church (Finnish: Temppeliaukion kirkko; Swedish: Tempelplatsens kyrka), also known as the Church of the Rock or Rock Church, is an Evangelical Lutheran church in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland.
Where is Temppeliaukio Church located?
Temppeliaukio Church is in Helsinki, Finland. Its coordinates are 60.1731° N, 24.9253° E.
How do I get to Temppeliaukio Church?
The nearest town is Helsinki, and the nearest airport is Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM), about 6.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Temppeliaukio Church built?
Temppeliaukio Church was built 1969.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temppeliaukio_Church — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1132809 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.