Helsinki Old Church, Helsinki

Name: Helsinki Old Church
Address: Bulevardi 3-5, Helsinki, Finland

#99 among attractions in Helsinki

Carl Ludvig Engel, Church, Cemetery, Park, More...

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The Old Church of Helsinki, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed in 1826, is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Helsinki. The oldest existing church in central Helsinki, the church was originally planned as a temporary building as the Ulrika Eleonora Church constructed in 1727 had become too small for the congregation and the new church, Helsinki Cathedral, would not be completed until 1852. However, the city's rapid population growth from the early 19th century onwards ensured that the church would remain needed, and also necessitated the construction of many other churches. ()

Local name: Vanha kirkko Architectural style: NeoclassicismElevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 60°9'55"N, 24°56'21"E

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Bulevardi 3-5Eteläinen (Kampinmalmi)Helsinki Finland

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Day trips

Helsinki Old Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DTM, Forum Shopping Centre, Stockmann, Yrjönkadun Uimahalli.

~840 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing
DTM, Helsinki
5 min walk • DTM, short for Don't Tell Mama, is a vibrant beacon of inclusivity in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1992, this nightclub has grown to become the largest gay club in the Nordic countries, celebrating diversity and offering a safe space for the LGBTQ+...
~1430 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Forum Shopping Centre, Helsinki
7 min walk • The Forum Shopping Centre stands as a modern retail haven in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. This bustling shopping complex offers a diverse range of stores and services, catering to both locals and tourists alike. With its strategic location along Mannerheimintie, one...
~1180 ftNE
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Stockmann, Helsinki
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Stockmann is the grand dame of Finnish department stores, a beacon of retail in the nation's bustling capital. Since its establishment in 1862, it has stood as a symbol of quality and service, offering locals and tourists alike a...
~920 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Spa
Yrjönkadun Uimahalli, Helsinki
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Yrjönkadun Uimahalli stands as a testament to Finland's rich tradition of public bathing and architectural elegance. This historic swimming hall, opened in 1928, is not only a sport venue but also a cultural landmark, reflecting the...
~1460 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
8 min walk • Design Museum is a museum in Helsinki devoted to the exhibition of both Finnish and foreign design, including industrial design, fashion, and graphic design.
~1280 ftN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Three Smiths Statue, Helsinki
7 min walk • The Three Smiths Statue is a sculpture by Felix Nylund, situated in Helsinki, Finland, in Three Smiths Square at the intersection of Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie. This realistic statue, unveiled in 1932, depicts three naked smiths hammering on an anvil.
~1570 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is an art museum located on Bulevardi in Helsinki, Finland. The museum exhibits the old European art collections of the Finnish National Gallery.
~1600 ftN
Quiet reflection in contemporary chapel
Kamppi Chapel, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Kamppi Chapel is a chapel in Kamppi, Helsinki, located on the Narinkka Square. It is also known as the "Chapel of Silence" since it is intended to be a place to calm down and have a moment of silence in one of the busiest areas in Finland.
~1110 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Swedish Theatre, Helsinki
6 min walk • The Swedish Theatre is a Swedish-language theatre in Helsinki, Finland, and is located at the Erottaja square, at the end of Esplanadi. It was the first national stage of Finland.
~1140 ftN
Modern and contemporary art museum
Amos Anderson Art Museum, Helsinki
6 min walk • Amos Rex is an art museum named after publisher and arts patron Amos Anderson located in Lasipalatsi, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki. It opened in 2018 and rapidly reached international popularity, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in a matter of weeks.
~550 ftN
Memorial
Elias Lönnrot, Helsinki
3 min walk • Elias Lönnrot is a monument in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, by a Finnish sculptor Emil Wikström, unveiled in 1902. The bronze and granite monument is situated in the Southern Helsinki Kamppi neighborhood on Lönnrotinkatu street, in front of Ressun lukio in small Lönnrot's Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Helsinki Old Church?

Nearby attractions include Bulevardi, Helsinki (2 min walk), Elias Lönnrot, Helsinki (3 min walk), Kampinmalmi, Helsinki (4 min walk), Myymälä2, Helsinki (4 min walk).

How to get to Helsinki Old Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helsinki Old Church:

Tram

Fredrikinkatu • Lines: 1, 3, 6, 6T (2 min walk)
Erottaja • Lines: 1, 3, 6, 6T (4 min walk)

Bus

Fredrikinkatu • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)
Bulevardi • Lines: 23N (4 min walk)

Metro

Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (9 min walk)
Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (10 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (12 min walk)

Ferry

Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (14 min walk)
Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (17 min walk)