Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki: Photos, Reviews & Location

Hilltop center of the Finnish Orthodox faith with an ornate exterior & lavish interior decoration.

At a glance

#7 of 21 Tourist attractions in Helsinki

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

2.0 km from the center of Helsinki

Rating breakdown

5 ★64%
4 ★28%
3 ★7%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

Pormestarinrinne 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finland

hos.fi

+358 9 634267

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Uspenski Cathedral?: Uspenski Cathedral is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 6,418 reviews.
How does Uspenski Cathedral rank in Helsinki?: Uspenski Cathedral is #7 of 21 Tourist attractions in Helsinki by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Uspenski Cathedral located?: Pormestarinrinne 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finland — 2.0 km from the center of Helsinki.
How can I contact Uspenski Cathedral?: Phone: +358 9 634267 · Website: hos.fi

Reviews (8)

Alex BT 2024 Feb 03

Beautiful cathedral both outside and inside. The paintings indoors are quite remarkable even tho the main room seems smaller than from the outside.
Be aware of service times where visiting can be tricky. Also, no photo can be takwn inside.

Maria P. 2023 Dec 31

I loved that Cathedral. It's quiet, it's peaceful. The architecture, the interior are amazing. You could feel the previous generations in there if you'd take a several minutes to sit and relax.

Andre Karl Misso 2023 Dec 22

Peaceful and tranquil.
A place filled with awe! Amazing artistry and well kept. A must visit.

Love the way tourist are asked to pay their respects. No phone conversations, no talking loudly, no head gear and no flash photography. Very simple ways to show respect of other’s culture.

Just love the peace and quiet here. Come in and sit in the chairs provided for a few minutes and just find peace.

A donation is requested at the entrance.

Kero Chan 2023 Dec 03

This cathedral may look big but the opened area to the public is very limited to only a corner of the entrance. It probably took less than 5 minutes to finish this site as you could not really get up close to see the details. If you are in the area, no harm to go visit for a bit; yet definitely no need to come all the way to visit.

Dushyantha Galappaththie 2023 Nov 04

Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki is the second most popular cathedral in the town. The cathedral's red-brick, Eastern Orthodox architecture is a striking contrast to the surrounding Nordic buildings. Perched atop a hill, it offers panoramic views of the city and the sea. Uspenski Cathedral is a must-see destination in Helsinki, and it provides a unique and enriching cultural experience. 🇫🇮

kevin manavadaria 2023 Sep 17

Helsinki 2nd famous cathedral. Architecture is influenced by Russian design and it is beautiful made with bricks. It is on small hill so when at above you get good view of near by places. Inside architecture is also good. Can't get enough of bricks color and preservation of the cathedral.
There are few steps to climb before you see the main entrance. There are other ways to come.
Very near to market and some food joints.
It is crowded on most of the days.

Amey Naware 2023 Sep 08

Uspenski Cathedral
The cathedral is set upon a hillside on the Katajanokka peninsula overlooking the city. It is next to the Helsinki Skywheel. The Golden Onions can be seen from far distances. Loved the old matador (van) and the young artist who sells his paintings, sketches.

Luke Phang 2023 Sep 07

Located on a short climb up the hill, this is a very interesting place to admire the Eastern Orthodox Church architecture from outside and inside. It was quite the experience to experience the grand exterior and interior of the cathedral.

No information boards if you're coming here alone, and the church interior is not all that big, but still okay to visit on your own.

Recommend the experience as entrance into the cathedral is free, unlike other more famous churches in Helsinki.