Photo: Barbro Ahlstedt/ Yle
At Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto in Helsinki: Light 1185 Candles With Us
Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto, Helsinki
About this event
Light 1185 Candles With Us takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto, Helsinki. Admission costs nothing.
With the help of the public, 1185 grave candles will be lit in the Old Church Park in Helsinki – one for every person who died of the plague in 1710.
With the help of the public, 1185 grave candles will be lit in the Old Church Park in Helsinki – one for every person who died of the plague in Helsinki in the autumn of 1710.
Come and light a candle, for the plague victims or for someone you miss yourself. Candles will be handed out in the park.
During the evening, sounds from Yle's audio drama "Voices from the Plague" will echo through the park, in Finnish and Swedish.
Old Church Park
31.10.2026
17.00-21.00
Free entry
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The church is open to the public 19.30-21.00
The candlelight event is part of the Old Church's 200th anniversary and is organized in collaboration with the 100-year-old Yle.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time
- 17:00 – 21:00 local time
- Venue
- Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto
- Address
- Bulevardi, 00180, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Other Events
- Organiser
- Yle and the Helsinki Cathedral Parish
Venue & getting there
Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto
Bulevardi, 00180, Helsinki
How to get to Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto
- RautatieasemaTrain480 m
6 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway500 m
6 min walk - Kamppi metro stationMetro / subway530 m
7 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away.
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Your visit to Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Starts
- 17:00
- Getting there
- Rautatieasema (train), 480 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Scandic Helsinki Hub (90 m)
Good to know
When is “Light 1185 Candles With Us”?
Light 1185 Candles With Us takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 17:00 local time.
Where is “Light 1185 Candles With Us” held?
Venue: Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto, Bulevardi, 00180, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Light 1185 Candles With Us”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Is “Light 1185 Candles With Us” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
How do I get to Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto by public transport?
The closest stop is Rautatieasema (train), 480 m from Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Old Church Park - Ruttopuisto?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m away.
