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Vantaa, Finland
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Vantaa city guide featuring Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland nearby cities and towns, the Nuuksio National Park near Espoo, excursions and poular day trips, the Finnish capital Helsinki, and general information about attractions to Espoo, Poorvoo and Tuusula, nearby Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland, FI.
Attractions Nearby Vantaa - Last updated 7/10/2008.
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Attractions Nearby Vantaa
(Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland, FI)
Situated within the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Vantaa is not only close to the attractions of Helsinki, but is also within easy striking distance of a number of other cities and towns, such as Espoo, Porvoo and also Tuusula. A large and independent Finnish municipality, the attractions of Espoo lies directly west of Helsinki and around 29 km / 18 miles to the south-west of Vantaa.
As the Finnish capital, a trip to Helsinki is an absolute must. Since Helsinki is a mere 22 km / 14 miles to the south of Vantaa, the capital and its many attractions make for an extremely popular day trip. For a taste of Finland's flora and fauna, the Nuuksio National Park is worth a look and resides on the north-westerly outskirts of central Espoo.
Vantaa Attractions Nearby: Helsinki - Vantaa, Finland, FI
There really is so much to do in Helsinki that you should play your time carefully, to make the very most of your excursions. Some of the most popular sights in Helsinki include the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, the Kaupunginmuseo, the Linnanmäki Amusement Park, the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki Zoo and the several beaches, such as the sandy stretch of Hietaranta. The Kamppi district is home to many of the main cultural attractions and sights, while the Töölönlahti is one of the best places for coastal views.
Vantaa attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Vantaa attraction admission: free
Vantaa Attractions Nearby: Espoo - Vantaa, Finland, FI
Espoo is an especially tranquil city, with plenty of green spaces and waterways, and currently ranks as the country's second-largest city. Attractions in Espoo include the highly acclaimed Gallen-Kallela Museum, where the works of celebrated Finnish artists Aleski Gallen-Kallela are displayed. For families, the Serena Water Park is hard to beat and is one of the very best that Europe has to offer.
Vantaa attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Vantaa attraction admission: free
Vantaa Attractions Nearby: Porvoo - Vantaa, Finland, FI
Many tourists staying in Vantaa find that Porvoo is extremely appealing and is well-placed for a day trip outside of the city. Porvoo is around 43 km / 27 miles to the east of Vantaa and is actually the second-oldest town in Finland, being founded as long ago as 1346. There are three rather distinctive regions of Porvoo, the Old Town, the New Town and also the Empire Quarter, each of which contain there own set of attractions. Find out more about the town by visiting the Porvoo Museum, which is located on the cobblestone Old Town Hall Square.
Vantaa attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Vantaa attraction admission: free
Vantaa Attractions Nearby: Tuusula - Vantaa, Finland, FI
Located within Helsinki region of Uusimaa, the municipality of Tuusula is around 17 km / 11 miles north of Vantaa and is home to a population of around 35,000 people. Tuusula comprises the districts of Hyrylä, Jokela and Kellokoski, where attractions are surprisingly plentiful and include the Old Church of Tuusula, and the national monument of Aleksis Kivi Cottage, where Finland's celebrated author Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872) is actually buried. The banks around Lake Tuusulanjarvi are also worth exploring.
Vantaa attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Vantaa attraction admission: free
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