# Ristinkirkko, Lahti, Finland: what it is and when to go

> Ristinkirkko, Lahti is a church building in Lahti, Finland. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. It has articles in 5 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/ristinkirkko/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Lahti, Finland · Temples
- **Where:** Finland · Kirkkokatu 4
- **Best time:** December to March and June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 83 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [lahdenseurakunnat.fi](https://www.lahdenseurakunnat.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/kirkot-ja-kappelit/ristinkirkko)
- **Coordinates:** 60.98559, 25.65706

## What it is and where

Ristinkirkko, Lahti is a church building in Lahti, Finland. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Lahti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lahti/), where this site lists 37 more places to see, 1.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 60.98559, 25.65706; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 83 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=60.985591%2C25.657059)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.985591%2C25.657059)

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 Ristinkirkko, Lahti is **December to March and June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 04 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 38 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 19 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 19 |
| May | Possible | 17 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 48 |
| July | Best time | 18 h 02 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 30 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 32 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 38 |
| November | Better not | 6 h 50 |
| December | Best time | 5 h 12 |

In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. 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

- [Ant Brew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ant-brew/): Brewery · 154 m
- [Lahti Market Square](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kauppatori/): Market square in Lahti, Finland · 228 m
- [Lahti Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lahden-taidemuseo/): Art museum in Lahti, Finland · 345 m
- [Radio and TV Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/radio-ja-tv-museo-mastola/): Museum in Lahti, Finland · 827 m
- [Yli-Marolan 4H-kotieläinpiha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/yli-marolan-4h-kotielainpiha/): With kids · Wildlife · 1.2 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 Ristinkirkko, Lahti?

It is a church building in Lahti, Finland. It has articles in 5 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 Ristinkirkko, Lahti?

December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12.

### How do you get to Ristinkirkko, Lahti?

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 83 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.985591%2C25.657059) 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 [Ant Brew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ant-brew/), [Lahti Market Square](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kauppatori/), [Lahti Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lahden-taidemuseo/). The rest is in [the Finland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/46053218), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4263117), CC0. More about Ristinkirkko, Lahti on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ristinkirkko%2C_Lahti). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

