# Espoo Cathedral, Finland: what it is and when to go > Espoo Cathedral is a cathedral church building in Espoo, Finland (Espoon tuomiokirkko) (Helsinki). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espoo-cathedral/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Cathedral church building in Espoo, Finland · Temples - **Local name:** Espoon tuomiokirkko - **Where:** Finland · Kirkkopuisto 5, 02770, Espoo - **Best time:** December to March and June to September. - **Nearest airport:** HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 21 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [espoonseurakunnat.fi](https://www.espoonseurakunnat.fi/) - **Coordinates:** 60.20937, 24.65229 ## What it is and where Espoo Cathedral is a cathedral church building in Espoo, Finland (Espoon tuomiokirkko) (Helsinki). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Helsinki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/helsinki/), where this site lists 123 more places to see, 16 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 60.20937, 24.65229; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=60.209369%2C24.652288) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.209369%2C24.652288) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/) places in Finland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Espoo Cathedral is **December to March and June to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Best time | 6 h 17 | | February | Best time | 8 h 45 | | March | Best time | 11 h 21 | | April | Possible | 14 h 15 | | May | Possible | 16 h 52 | | June | Best time | 18 h 30 | | July | Best time | 17 h 48 | | August | Best time | 15 h 23 | | September | Best time | 12 h 31 | | October | Possible | 9 h 43 | | November | Better not | 7 h 01 | | December | Best time | 5 h 29 | In June there are 18 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Finland To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Finland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Salama Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/salama-brewing/): Brewery · 1.6 km - [Kasavuoren luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kasavuoren-luonnonsuojelualue/): Protected area · 1.7 km - [Glims Farmstead Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/glims-farmstead-museum/): Museum in Espoo, Finland · 2.0 km - [Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/glims-4-h-farm-animal-yard/): With kids · Wildlife · 2.1 km - [Karvasbackan pähkinäpensaslehto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/karvasbackan-pahkinapensaslehto/): Protected area · 2.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/). ## More in Finland: Temples - [Helsinki Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/catedral-de-helsinki/): cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland - [Petäjävesi Old Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/iglesia-vieja-de-petajavesi/): church building in Petäjävesi, Finland - [Turku Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/turku-cathedral/): cathedral in Turku, Finland - [Temppeliaukio Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rock-church/): church building in Helsinki, Finland - [Uspenski Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/uspenski-cathedral/): orthodox cathedral church of Helsinki, Finland - [St. Henry's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/st-henry-s-cathedral/): catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland Every Finland place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Espoo Cathedral? It is a cathedral church building in Espoo, Finland (Espoon tuomiokirkko in the local language). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Espoo Cathedral? December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. ### How do you get to Espoo Cathedral? The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.209369%2C24.652288) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Salama Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/salama-brewing/), [Kasavuoren luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kasavuoren-luonnonsuojelualue/), [Glims Farmstead Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/glims-farmstead-museum/). The rest is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1543080224), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1236587), CC0. More about Espoo Cathedral on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espoo_Cathedral). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).