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Nature, Culture and Fun in Vantaa, Finland

Experience Finland's charm without breaking the bank in Vantaa.

21 June 2023

Vantaa, located just outside of Helsinki, offers budget-friendly accommodation options and plenty of free activities to enjoy. Take a stroll through the lush forested areas of the Haltiala Nature Reserve or relax by the refreshing Vantaanjoki River. For a taste of Finnish culture, visit the Vantaa Art Museum and catch a glimpse of their impressive collection of contemporary Finnish art.

Travel plan

• Check into Forenom Aparthotel Vantaa Tikkurila, your home away from home.
• Visit the Finnish Aviation Museum to learn about the country's aviation history.
• Stop by the Heureka Science Center to spark your curiosity with interactive exhibits.
• Explore the cultural hub of Tikkurila, with its street art, bars, and restaurants.
• Grab a savory pie and coffee from Helsingin Paahtimo before calling it a night.

• Take a nature walk in the Sipoonkorpi National Park, just a short drive from Vantaa.
• Visit the Nuuksio Reindeer Park to spot reindeer and feed them if they are nearby.
• Stroll through the Arboretum Mustila, showcasing a range of trees and rhododendrons.
• Learn about Finnish wildlife at the Haltia Nature Center, with interactive exhibits and guided tours.
• Enjoy a hearty and healthy meal at Juuri, a restaurant focused on Finnish ingredients.

• Take a train to Helsinki, just a 15-minute ride away.
• Visit the Ateneum Art Museum to see Finnish art from the 19th century to today.
• Walk around the colorful buildings of the Old Market Hall and maybe pick up some local delicacies.
• Take in the panoramic views from the Helsinki Cathedral in Senate Square.
• Visit the Temppeliaukio Church, known as the Rock Church for its unique architecture.
• Grab a street food snack from Torikorttelit before heading back to Vantaa.

• Visit the Flamingo Entertainment Center for bowling, laser tag, and indoor water park.
• Take a dip in the outdoor pool at the Tikkurila Swimming Pool.
• Test your skills at the Serena Ski and Water Park, with skiing, snowboarding, and water slides.
• Try your luck at the Grand Casino Helsinki, with a variety of games to choose from.
• Dine at the laid-back Ravintola Botta, with its rustic setting and flavorful dishes.

• Visit the Jumbo Shopping Center, one of the biggest malls in Finland, for some last-minute souvenirs.
• Enjoy a cup of tea at the tranquil Tea House of Wehmais Manor.
• Relax with a Finnish sauna and cold plunge at Haltia Saunatilat.
• End your trip with a cozy dinner at Ravintola Kultaranta, with its rustic atmosphere and Finnish cuisine.
• Rest up at Forenom Aparthotel Vantaa Tikkurila before departing for home.