We are a retired, young at heart, couple in our early and mid sixties; I practice my faith but my other half doesn't, but we do share a love of visiting places of worship when abroad, I pray whilst my other half takes beautiful photos, so we reach a balance. The Chapel of Silence sits on the pavement in Kamppi, next to busy traffic, bustling stores and a huge square; a stunning box of honey coloured wood, somewhere between an egg and a boat shape. Inside wood predominates, walls that are smooth to the touch, simple pews and lectern, some cushions against the wall, felted to ressemble pebbles and a shallow container containing sand for placing candles. Everything, as my other half commented, is pared down to the absolute basics to render the silence and peace most important. You are greeted by members of the ministry team, volunteers I believe, and directed from the vestibule into the chapel. We were lucky enough to be the only ones in the chapel when we visited and it is absolutely beautiful, no street noise penetrates the walls, the ceiling is high and the silence very comforting, very peaceful. I sat and prayed, my other half loved it too and I would highly recommend a visit, whether or not you have a belief, the simplicity and beauty won't fail to move you.

I remember walking the streets of Helsinki looking for this marvelous building. The cool spring air that carried the Ocean's pallette filled with streets with icy air. I walked through the glass doors, to be greeted by a security guard who gave me an unnerving nod, in which I nodded. Returning the acknowledgement, his posture changed to match mine, a warm friendly presence surrounded him all of a sudden. I made my way through the wooden doors to be greeted by a beautiful natural light, bathing faithful visitors with warmth and promise. I took my seat, and looked up in silence and awe. Unfortunately for me my Google maps decided to start telling me I was disconnected at data and the entire room was filled with a robotic voice that my data is disconnected. I quickly rushed to turn it off, turning to the people behind me, luckily, they found it quite amusing and said "it's ok!" They seemed quite bemused by this, and I turned back to appreciate the moment. Myself and the other guests looked up in silence as you could hear the muffled streets of Helsinki, but it felt as if you was in a cocoon of light and protection, it's best described as a wooden womb. I felt so at ease here, so relaxed. I'd really recommend at least spending 30 minutes in this place just to absorb the atmosphere. The natural light and interior of this building is well worth the visit!

I did not see this on my first visit to Helsinki in 2018, but when I went again in September 2019 with my wife, I made it a point to go there. A wonderful little chapel, very near the main railway station. All made of wood, inside and outside (including the pews). An island of pure tranquility. It is a Lutheran chapel, but people of all faiths (including non-believers!) are most welcome. Worth a visit.

Near the main city centre shopping mall this all wooden construction church looks very unlike a church from outside. Small side entrance ..no entrance fee, no photography, no talking...blissfully peaceful and amazing looking internal space. Only need 10-15 minutes but worth a stop.

I've never been in a building like this so perfectly crafted out of wood. It's amazing to see from both inside and out. It's also an oasis of silence in what is otherwise a busy and vibrant part of Helsinki. It's well worth the stop just for a few minutes peace, quiet and refelection.

I’m not a religious or spiritual person but the silence here is profoundly serene and wonderful to experience when the world outside is filled with the noise of the city. Incredible minimalist design adds to the feeling of being cocooned from the outside world. Take 10 minutes out of your day to reflect.

The chapel of silence itself is beautifully serene and calm, especially to take pause from the cacaphony outside of the shopping centre and restaurants. However, I am really conflicted — having to pay an entry fee for the chapel simply because it is ‘tourist season’ doesn’t bode well. Rather than a spiritual oasis, it feels opportunistic and more of a commercial part of the shopping centre, particularly as, beyond the summer months, it’s free entry.

A calm and quiet atmosphere to concentrate your mind spiritually. I am impressed to notice that they even provide social support and care for those who needed it. This is a simple but spectacular piece of art in the middle of the city.

This new building is in the centre but it’s a quiet island. It was made from 3 different kinds of wood. The inner shape reminds me an egg. Inside is very simple, so you can relax and listen to the silence or your inner voices. It’s perfect peace.

We came out of the metro/shopping center on to the square, not expecting to see this striking chapel. While we had read about this chapel prior to arriving in Helsinki, we did not realize that it would be by far the most visually pleasing building in this area of the city. The chapel is minimalist qua design, and at the same time tranquil, calm, and peaceful. While difficult to put in words, the feeling I had in the chapel was meditative and serene. A recommended experience for everyone.