Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland

Places to visit near Vantaa

Vantaa is a city in Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland, home to about 190,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 280 places to visit — 89 rivers, islands & mangroves, 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks and 25 churches. The must-see places are Tikkurilan kirkko (1 km), Korppi (1 km) and Vantaan kaupunginmuseo (1 km).

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Vantaa, Uusimaa
Vantaa, Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vantaa at a glance

Location
Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland
Population
about 190,058
Coordinates
60.2941° N, 25.0410° E
Places within 50 km
280 (280 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Vantaa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vantaa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Vantaa, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vantaa

89 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vantaa. The closest is Iso Koivusaari (14 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Iso Koivusaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Härkäsaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Varjosaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Vasikkaluoto · river spot · Uusimaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kulosaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Honkaluoto · river spot · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vantaa

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vantaa. The closest is Korppi (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Vantaa

37 parks within 100 km of Vantaa. The closest is Ankkapuisto (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Vantaa

27 churches within 100 km of Vantaa. The closest is Tikkurilan kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vantaa

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vantaa. The closest is Nissbackan kartano (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Vantaa

15 museums within 100 km of Vantaa. The closest is Vantaan kaupunginmuseo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vantaa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vantaa
  2. 1 km Tikkurilan kirkko · church, Uusimaa
  3. 1 km Korppi · lake, Uusimaa
  4. 1 km Vantaan kaupunginmuseo · museum, Uusimaa
  5. 1 km Science Center Heureka · museum, Uusimaa
  6. 4 km Pyhän Laurin kirkko · church, Uusimaa
  7. 4 km Back to Vantaa

Plan a longer trip from Vantaa — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Vantaa

    All places near Vantaa by distance

    Within 15 km of Vantaa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Vantaa by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves89Iso Koivusaari (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Korppi (1 km)
    Parks37Ankkapuisto (9 km)
    Churches27Tikkurilan kirkko (1 km)
    Forts & heritage21Nissbackan kartano (6 km)
    Museums15Vantaan kaupunginmuseo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast8Pikkukosken uimaranta (10 km)
    Other attractions7Nereidi (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Sipoonkorven kansallispuisto (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Vuosaarenhuippu (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Kerava Mosque (15 km)
    Temples1Krishna-temppeli (7 km)
    Caves1Lemminkäisen temppeli (20 km)

    Vantaa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vantaa?

    Tikkurilan kirkko (church, about 1 km), Korppi (lake, about 1 km), Vantaan kaupunginmuseo (museum, about 1 km), Science Center Heureka (museum, about 1 km), Pyhän Laurin kirkko (church, about 4 km), Kuusijärvi (lake, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vantaa?

    280 places on Spotwander: 89 rivers, islands & mangroves, 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 25 churches, 20 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Vantaa?

    Iso Koivusaari, about 14 km by road; Härkäsaari (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vantaa?

    Korppi, about 1 km by road; Kuusijärvi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Vantaa?

    Ankkapuisto, about 9 km by road; Helsinki Central Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vantaa?

    Start in Vantaa, visit Tikkurilan kirkko, then Korppi, then Vantaan kaupunginmuseo, then Science Center Heureka, then Pyhän Laurin kirkko, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vantaa?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Vantaa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vantaa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vantaa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.