Sights · Our pick in Helsinki
Helsinki Cathedral
White, above Senate Square
About Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral is at Unioninkatu 29, overlooking Senate Square. It is a working church: check its website for opening times and services (MyHelsinki).
Why it's on our list
- Senate Square
- Working church
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Helsinki Cathedral before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Helsinki Cathedral, as the crow flies.
- Senate Hotel200 m3 min walk
- Hobo Helsinki350 m4 min walk
- Hotel Kämp400 m5 min walk
- Hotel Haven450 m5 min walk
- Waldorf Astoria Helsinki450 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Helsinki Cathedral are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- HallituskatuTram 7100 m1 min walk
- KansallisarkistoTram 7200 m2 min walk
- SenaatintoriTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7200 m2 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Aleksanterinkatu150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Snellmaninkatu150 m2 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Market Square350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Esplanadi Park400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Ateneum450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Uspenski Cathedral450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Oodi850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Amos Rex900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Löyly2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 50 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Pasila3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min