Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko) of Helsinki, a very unusual church, was designed by Finnish architects Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, and features a circular ceiling completely covered with copper strips. Natural light streams through 180 window panes, while an ice age fissure in the natural rock serves as an altar. Full of atmosphere with unbelievable natural lighting, it's a very tranquil and beautiful place to calm down. It was blasted directly into the outcropping rock and opened in 1969. Thanks to its spectacular atmosphere, unique architecture and excellent acoustics, it is one of Helsinki's most popular attractions. Located in the Töölö district, the church with its vaulted copper roof is one of the most popular venues for weddings, baptisms and concerts.

It's very impressive snd really one of the top Must-Sees in Helsinki. Much more beautiful in reality than in pictures. I was probably lucky in that I was there alone for a while and then only a few other very quiet people arrived - with busloads of tourists this would be quite a different experience, so try to catch it in between coaches. Still, the architecture is wonderful and the church is magnificent.

Easy to reach via public transport, by cycling and walking, as Helsinki is a very walkable place, safe and clean. Parking can be found as well.

Sehr beeindruckend. Muss man gesehen haben. Sehr schöne Atmosphäre, Stille und unglaubliches Licht. Wirkt in echt viel schöner als auf Fotos. Ich hatte sicherlich sehr viel Glück, dass ich für einige Zeit die Einzige in der Kirche war und dann nur wenige ruhige Menschen dazu kamen - mit Busladungen von Touristen ist es sicher eine völlig andere Erfahrung. Trotzdem, die Architektur is einmalig und die Kirche wunderbar.