Helsinge Church

Helsinge Church is a stone structure built in medieval architectural style in Vantaa, southern Finland. The building features enlarged windows and Gothic elements, and houses a crematorium with an urn delivery room.

The structure was built in the 1450s by the Master of Pernå and survived a fire in 1893 that destroyed everything except its stone walls. Major reconstruction followed, reshaping the building to its present form.

The church holds regular services in both Finnish and Swedish, reflecting the bilingual heritage of the region.

The church is located south of Helsinki and is accessible from the surrounding streets. Visitors should note that this is an active place of worship with regular services, so access times may vary.

The building is considered the oldest surviving structure in the Helsinki metropolitan area and stands within one of Finland's best-preserved historical church villages. This rare combination makes the location a living testament to local heritage.

Location: Vantaa

Architects: Master of Pernå

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Website: https://vandasvenskaforsamling.fi/kyrka-och-lokaler/helsinge-kyrka-s-t-lars

GPS coordinates: 60.28314,24.98604

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51