Having trekked over to this church to see it, I can safely advise that it is not at all worth the effort. Viewed from above as in some local postcards it is pretty cool looking. However, inside it is a bit boring and ugly. Very 70's style and just not something I can imagine being very interesting to anyone. You... more

We went on a Baltic Sea Cruise, when we were in Helsinki we saw the Rock Church. Inside the church was like entering a rock itself, what a sight. Once we were off the tour we went to Toni's Hotel. It has a bar on the top floor that gives you a panoramic view of the city. You must take... more

For those that appreciate Nordic/Scandinavian simplicity ***** For those that LOVE decorations and Disneyland: * BTW: Finland has the most beautiful colored rocks - look at the pavements all over Helsinki! more

I think it's a testament to this structure's architectural sophistication that some people love it while others think it's terrible. Taken within the context of modern Finnish church architecture in general, it actually does fit well into this architectural style involving open space, clean lines, natural wood colors--grand simplicity. The fact that the church is carved into the rock is... more

It is an inmpressive feat to build a church out of solid rock; however, I found this church nothing more than ordinary. The inside is very plain. Don't have high expectations that this will be a really cool site. You will surely be disappointed. 6/8/05 more

C'est une activité à faire absolument si vous allez à Helsinki. C'est un site original. more

北欧４カ国の中で唯一王室のないフィンランド。 ヘルシンキ市内は、他の国に比べて、伝統的な建物も少なく、王宮もないため、... more

冬の、雪の積もったときにトラムに乗って行ったので、少し迷いました。 (ガイドブックに載っている外観は雪の積もっていない... more