Kamppi Chapel of Silence in April

The weather in April has not changed much from March. But what has made Kamppi look very different during the last couple of weeks is the election campaign.

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Kamppi Chapel of Silence in March

This March has been surpisingly warm and sunny. Even if temperatures still drop below zero during the night occasionally it feels like spring already.

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Kamppi Chapel of Silence in February

The Chapel of Silence is one of the newest landmarks of Helsinki. And it is located right in the heart of the city. This is how it looks here at the moment.

At the moment people are still wearing winter cloths and it is pretty grey. Let's see how the view changes thoughout the year.

Inside the Chapel of Silence

Built just a year ago the Chapel of Silence is already a landmark in Helsinki. And a wonderful place to calm down, enjoy the silence and take a break from the hectic city life.

The Chapel's opening times are Mon-Fri 7-20 and Sat-Sun 10-18.

Finally open

The Chapel of Silence in the center of Helsinki finally opened its doors for visitors. Outside there is still a lot of work to do and the workers are doing their best to get things done as fast as possible. Inside everything is ready though and now you can see for yourself. Enter the wooden chapel and see the stunning yet simple interior.

 

The opening times are Mondays through Fridays from 7.00 to 20.00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00.

Chapel of Silence revealed

As you all know Helsinki is this year’s World Design Capital. As part of the WDC the Parish Union of Helsinki in cooperation with the Parish Union of Vantaa and Espoo and the City of Helsinki started building the Chapel of Silence. If you passed by Annanaukio in front of Kamppi during the last months you have seen the big construction site. Now the chapel has finally been revealed. Take a look.

It is already possible get a guided tour into the chapel. When it will be officially opened to public is not clear yet. It’s supposed to be at some point in “spring 2012”.