Kallio Church tower

Itäinen papinkatu 2, 00530 Helsinki

Welcome to the 112-year-old Kallio church tower. Climb the 273 steps of the national romantic landmark and see Helsinki from a whole new perspective!


The tower tour lasts about 40 minutes. The visit is not accessible and there is no lift to the top of the tower. For safety reasons, you cannot take an assistance or guide dog with you. To visit the tower, you must be 18 years old and agree to follow the safety guidelines. For accessibility and safety reasons, all guests must climb the tower on their own. Climbing the tower during thunderstorms and storm winds (snow and ice in winter) is strictly prohibited. A visit to the tower is not prevented by rain but may be interrupted by thunderstorms.


Festival Five-days 2025:

During the summer season and outside the summer season, you can climb the tower for a festival fee of five euros! On festival days, the tower is accessible without advance booking and tickets are sold in the church café.


For tickets, current opening hours and safety instructions, please visit the Kallio parish website: helsinginseurakunnat.fi/en/uutiset/kalliochurchtoweropeninsummer2025