Saint Paul Church in Helsinki

Saint Paul Church is a Lutheran church in Helsinki with a red brick facade and a clock tower visible from the nearby roads at the corner of Sturenkatu and Hämeentie. The building includes two parish meeting halls, with the lower hall featuring an industrial kitchen and seating for 120 people, while the upper hall accommodates about 100 guests.

The building sustained damage to its pillars and one wall during the Winter War in the 1940s, with visible traces of the conflict remaining on the structure today. These marks from wartime serve as a reminder of the difficult period the city experienced during that conflict.

The interior displays religious artworks including a wooden crucifix by Elias Ilkka and ceiling paintings depicting Heaven and the Lamb of God created by Antti Salmenlinna and Ilmari Manninen. These pieces shape the character of the prayer space and reflect the artistic care given to the decoration.

The building is easily recognizable from the main roads Lahdenväylä and Nelostie, making it straightforward to locate. The two meeting halls can be used for different purposes and accommodate groups of varying sizes depending on your needs.

The communion set designed by Henry Ericsson in art deco style was displayed at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition before the church opened to the public. This piece connects artistic design with religious purpose in a remarkable way.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1930

Architects: Bertel Liljequist

Official opening: March 1, 1931

Capacity: 800

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Vallilan asuinalueet

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00-15:00, Thursday 17:00-19:00

Website: http://helsinginkirkot.fi/fi/kirkot/paavalinkirkko

GPS coordinates: 60.19734,24.96018

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28