Sights · Our pick in Helsinki
Uspenski Cathedral
Red brick above the harbour
About Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral stands on the rocks of Katajanokka at Kanavakatu 1, looking across the South Harbour. Inside, gilded chandeliers hang under painted vaults. It belongs to the Orthodox parish of Helsinki: visit quietly and respect services (MyHelsinki; hos.fi).
Why it's on our list
- Harbour views
- Painted interior
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Uspenski Cathedral before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Uspenski Cathedral, as the crow flies.
- Scandic Grand Marina400 m5 min walk
- Hotel Haven500 m6 min walk
- Senate Hotel550 m7 min walk
- Waldorf Astoria Helsinki600 m8 min walk
- Hotel U14650 m8 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Uspenski 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
- Tove Janssonin puistoTram 4Tram 5200 m3 min walk
- RitarihuoneTram 4Tram 5250 m3 min walk
- KauppiaankatuTram 4Tram 5350 m4 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Katajanokanlaituri350 m5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Aleksanterinkatu450 m5 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Market Square350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Helsinki Cathedral450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Esplanadi Park700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Ateneum900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Oodi1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Amos Rex1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Temppeliaukio Church2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Löyly2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 51 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Pasila3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min