On the old church site of Kolkanmäki rises the architecturally impressive tower of the Church of the Cross, built 1978.

This vital element of the Lahti cityscape is a masterwork of Alvar Aalto, elegantly mirroring the city hall – located on the southern end of an axis crossing the market square – designed by Eliel Saarinen, another master architect.

As the primary church of Lahti, the Church of the Cross is a well-known place of worship, clerical procedures and spiritual activities.

Master organists from around the world have played the church’s 53-stop pipe organ, constructed at Veikko Virtanen’s workshop.

The church serves as important concert venue and studio due to its great acoustic design.

• Destination

  Lahti

• Country

  Finland

• Type of experience

  Culture

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Henna Railway Station
  • Heinola Railway Station
  • Lappila Railway Station