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Helsinki Cathedral: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Helsinki Cathedral website. Official links are under Sources.
Helsinki Cathedral is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Voluntary admission 1 Nov-31 May (pay-if-you-wish).
- Also free: Always free for under-18s; No fee for service and parish-event attendees in October.
- Otherwise: adult (1 June-31 October) — €8.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayVoluntary admission 1 Nov-31 May (pay-if-you-wish) | everyone | 1 November-31 May: paying at the self-service checkout is optional. The crypt is closed in winter. | No |
| Free forAlways free for under-18s | under-18s | School and student groups with a teacher, visitors with mobility impairments and personal assistants are also free. | No |
| Free forNo fee for service and parish-event attendees in October | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | — | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- From 1 November the EUR 8 fee becomes voluntary - you can just walk in.
- Ticket sales are in the bell tower (side pavilion); the accessible entrance is via the crypt.
- Climb the steps from Senate Square for the view over the city centre.
Calendar
Free days at Helsinki Cathedral
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 9 days
- TUE3NOVTuesday, 3 November 2026 · in 10 days
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 12 days
- FRI6NOVFriday, 6 November 2026 · in 13 days
212 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
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Official prices
Helsinki Cathedral ticket prices
| Adult (1 June-31 October) — Fee charged in the June-October visiting period; voluntary from 1 November to 31 May. | €8 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open all year during visiting hours, which change with church events; the weekly timetable is on the website. Summer 2026 (1 Jun-31 Aug): Mon-Thu 9-18, Fri 9-14, Sun 12-17.
Unioninkatu 29, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
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FAQ
Helsinki Cathedral: common questions
Is Helsinki Cathedral free?
Helsinki Cathedral is free for everyone voluntary admission 1 Nov-31 May (pay-if-you-wish). Also free: Always free for under-18s; No fee for service and parish-event attendees in October. Otherwise the official ticket costs €8.
When is Helsinki Cathedral free?
Voluntary admission 1 Nov-31 May (pay-if-you-wish). The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Helsinki Cathedral?
Under-18s — school and student groups with a teacher, visitors with mobility impairments and personal assistants are also free.. People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing).
How much is a ticket to Helsinki Cathedral?
Adult (1 June-31 October) costs €8 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- helsingintuomiokirkko.fi/en/index/uusipaataso.html · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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