# Kamppi Chapel

> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kamppi_Chapel
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kamppi_Chapel.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamppi_Chapel
> Source revision: 1354582264
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

Chapel in Helsinki, Finland

Church in Helsinki, Finland

Kamppi Chapel Finnish: Kampin kappeli Swedish: Kampens kapell View from the Narinkka Square Kamppi Chapel 60°10.16′N 024°56.16′E / 60.16933°N 24.93600°E / 60.16933; 24.93600 Location Kamppi, Helsinki Country Finland Denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland History Status Chapel Architecture Functional status Active Architect(s) Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola and Mikko Summanen Completed 1 February 2012 Specifications Height 11.5 m (37 ft 9 in) Administration Parish Helsinki Parish Union

The **Kamppi Chapel** ([Finnish](/source/Finnish_language): *Kampin kappeli*, [Swedish](/source/Swedish_language): *Kampens kapell*) is a [chapel](/source/Chapel) in the neighbourhood of [Kamppi](/source/Kamppi) in [Helsinki](/source/Helsinki), Finland, located on the Narinkka Square. It is also known as the "Chapel of Silence" since it is intended to be a place to calm down and have a moment of silence in one of the busiest areas of the city.[1]

The chapel is operated on a partnership basis by the [Helsinki Parish Union](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Helsinki_Parish_Union&action=edit&redlink=1) and the Social Services Department of the City of Helsinki, while the parish unions of the neighbouring cities of [Espoo](/source/Espoo) and [Vantaa](/source/Vantaa) also participate in the chapel's activities. Regular church services are not being held in the chapel, though it is planned to hold regular moments of prayer in the future.

## Ecumenical Chapel

Inside the Kamppi Chapel in Helsinki.

The chapel is [ecumenical](/source/Ecumenism) and welcomes everyone irrespective of religion, [philosophy of life](/source/Philosophy_of_life) or background.[1] The chapel's overall design (both on the interior and exterior) is very austere and simplistic, as well as mostly neutral, bearing some semblance to a [multi-faith prayer room](/source/Multi-faith_prayer_room).

The representatives of both the parishes and the Social Services Department are available in the chapel for personal discussions.

The chapel was constructed as a part of the [World Design Capital](/source/World_Design_Capital) program in 2012. It was designed by architects [Kimmo Lintula](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kimmo_Lintula&action=edit&redlink=1), [Niko Sirola](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Niko_Sirola&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Mikko Summanen](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mikko_Summanen&action=edit&redlink=1) of [K2S Architects Ltd.](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=K2S_Architects_Ltd.&action=edit&redlink=1), and won the [International Architecture Awards](/source/International_Architecture_Awards) in 2010.[2] The chapel became popular immediately after it was opened; some 250,000 people had visited by January 2013.[3] A year later, the chapel received its 500,000th visitor.[4] [CNN](/source/CNN) called the building an architectural landmark and said: "The chapel demonstrates how contemporary architecture at its best can fascinate and inspire."[5]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-parish_introduction_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-parish_introduction_1-1) ["Kampin kappeli"](http://www.helsinginseurakunnat.fi/yhteinentoiminta/yhteinenseurakuntatyo/kampinkappeli_1.html) (in Finnish). Helsinki parishes. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Kamppi Chapel of Silence"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110520120835/http://chi-athenaeum.org/intarch/2010/kamppichapel-27/index.html). *International Architecture Awards for the Best New Global Design 2010*. The Chicago Athenaeum. 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.chi-athenaeum.org/intarch/2010/kamppichapel-27/index.html) on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Kampin kappeli Helsingissä kerännyt neljännesmiljoona kävijää"](http://www.hs.fi/kaupunki/a1305633111861). *Helsingin Sanomat* (in Finnish). 4 January 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Kampin kappelissa on käynyt yli puoli miljoonaa vierailijaa"](http://www.helsinginseurakunnat.fi/uutisetjatapahtumat/uutiset/2014/01/3245.html?etusivu) (in Finnish). Helsinki parishes. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Marianna Wahlsten and Hannah Brookes (14 December 2012). ["Helsinki: World Design Capital 2012"](https://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/04/world/europe/helsinki-grand-tour-magazine/index.html). CNN. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

## External links

- Media related to [Kamppi Chapel](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kamppi_Chapel) at Wikimedia Commons

- [Kamppi Chapel](https://web.archive.org/web/20130731085501/http://www.helsinginkirkot.fi/fi/kirkot/kampin-kappeli/)

v t e Helsinki Cityscape Buildings Parliament Helsinki Central railway station Helsinki City Hall Old Market Hall Sederholm House Library Oodi Majakka Olympic Stadium Pasilan linkkitorni Presidential Palace Mäntyniemi Kesäranta Places of worship Temppeliaukio Church Helsinki Cathedral Uspenski Cathedral St. Henry's Cathedral St. John's Church St. Mary's Church St. Paul's Church Mikael Agricola Church Holy Trinity Church Church of Christ Finnish Methodist Church Luther Church Old Church Kallio Church Kulosaari Church Suomenlinna Church Töölö Church Viikki Church Kamppi Chapel Monuments and memorials Statue of Alexander II Sibelius Monument Aleksis Kivi Memorial Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg Freemason's Grave Hietaniemi Cemetery Three Smiths Statue Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim East and West Eino Leino Statue The Stone of the Empress Havis Amanda The Lantern Bearers Parks and gardens Alppipuisto Central Park Esplanadi Haaga Rhododendron Park Kaivopuisto Kaisaniemi Park Karhupuisto Kirsikkapuisto Kolmikulma Tähtitorninvuori Tapio Wirkkala Park University of Helsinki Botanical Garden Islands Harakka Korkeasaari Kulosaari Lammassaari Lauttasaari Liuskasaari Lonna Mustikkamaa Pihlajasaari Santahamina Suomenlinna Seurasaari Tervasaari Vallisaari City squares Eliel Square Erottaja Hakaniemi Market Square Helsinki Railway Square Senate Square Hietalahdentori Market Square Tallinnanaukio Viiskulma Töölöntori Streets Aleksanterinkatu Bulevardi Fredrikinkatu Hakaniemenranta Hämeentie Helsinginkatu Hietalahdenranta Iso Roobertinkatu Kaivokatu Keskuskatu Korkeavuorenkatu Mannerheimintie Mikonkatu Nordenskiöldinkatu Pohjoisranta Runeberginkatu Sörnäisten rantatie Tehtaankatu Teollisuuskatu Unioninkatu Yliopistonkatu Tourist attractions Allas Sea Pool Korkeasaari Zoo Linnanmäki Löyly SkyWheel Helsinki Suomenlinna Hotels Clarion Hotel Helsinki Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel Kämp Hotel Maria Hotel Marski Hotel Torni Palace Hotel Museums Art museums Finnish National Gallery Ateneum Kiasma Sinebrychoff Art Museum Amos Rex Cygnaeus Gallery Didrichsen Art Museum Helsinki Art Museum Kirpilä Art Collection Kunsthalle Helsinki Other museums Design Museum Finnish Museum of Natural History Helsinki City Museum Helsinki University Museum Hotel and Restaurant Museum Mannerheim Museum Military Museum of Finland Museum of Finnish Architecture Museum of Technology National Museum of Finland Natural History Museum of Helsinki Seurasaari Tamminiemi Performing arts Theatres Alexander Theatre Finnish National Opera Finnish National Theatre Helsinki City Theatre Swedish Theatre Music venues Helsinki Music Centre Finlandia Hall Kaivohuone Kulttuuritalo Tavastia Club Other venues Café Ekberg Cafe Regatta Casino Helsinki Helsinki City Library Stockmann Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall Wrede Passage Kaapelitehdas Teurastamo Messukeskus Events Christmas Market City Marathon Helsinki Cup Helsinki Festival Helsinki Pride Herring Fair Samba Carnaval

---
Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Kamppi Chapel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamppi_Chapel) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamppi_Chapel?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.