Kuopio Cathedral

Kuopio Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral with neoclassical forms and a dominant white facade in the city center. The building features symmetrical proportions, grand columns, and a commanding silhouette that defines the cityscape.

After Finland separated from Sweden, the cathedral was designed by architect Per Wilhelm Palmroth in the early 1800s and opened in 1816. It became one of the first major new structures in the emerging independent nation and continues to define the city today.

The cathedral serves as the spiritual center of the city where residents gather for worship, celebrations, and important life events. On holidays and special occasions, the community comes together here to mark moments of faith and tradition.

The cathedral is open regularly to visitors and has accessible entrances for wheelchairs. The interior can become crowded during services, so visiting at other times may be more comfortable.

During the Finnish War, the cathedral was used as a stable for military forces, an unexpected use for the sacred building. This wartime chapter remains part of the local stories told about this structure today.

Location: Kuopio

Inception: 1816

Architects: Per Wilhelm Palmroth, Superintendent's office

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Elevation above the sea: 103 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Kuopion Snellmaninpuisto, tuomiokirkko ja puukorttelit

Address: Vuorikatu 17, 70100 Kuopio

Phone: 0404848248

Website: https://kuopionseurakunnat.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/kirkot/tuomiokirkko

GPS coordinates: 62.89111,27.68389

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57