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Kerava



Kerava is a town in Central Uusimaa. It's located about 30 kilometres to the north from Helsinki and is part of the greater metropolitan area.

Get in

By train
Most commuter trains travelling between Helsinki and Riihimäki stop at Kerava. The railway station locates right next to town center. Visit Finnish Rail commuter traffic section for route maps and timetables.

By plane
All international and domestic flights to Helsinki land at the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (), 15 kilometers to the south-west of the town. From airport to Kerava, taxi is the easiest choise.

Sleep

There are no hotels in Kerava. The nearest ones are at:

Hotelli Krapi, Rantatie 2, Tuusula, tel. +358 9 2951501

Hotelli Rivoli, Järvenpää, tel. +358 9 27141



Kerava (IPA: /ˈkerɑʋɑ/; Kervo in Swedish) is a town and municipality in Finland.

It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Uusimaa region. The municipality has a population of 31,361 (2004-12-31) and covers an area of 30.86 km² of which 0.11 km² is water. The population density is 1,019.87 inhabitants per km².
The municipality is unilingually Finnish.

Notable people from Kerava
  • Hanna-Maria Seppälä (*1984), Finnish freestyle swimmer
  • Eero Hämeenniemi (*1951), Finnish composer
  • Emppu Vuorinen was born in Kitee, Finland, but currently resides in Kerava.


  • External links
  • http://www.kerava.fi
  • Satellite photo of Kerava


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    Hotels in Kerava
    Comfort Hotel Pilotti Score 6.925 from 389 reviews
    Veromäentie 1 6.93/10
    All of the hotel’s rooms are en suite with a toilet and shower. All rooms have W-LAN wireless internet access and some rooms have an internet connection point offering cabled internet access. ... more
     
    Hotel Anna Score 7.025 from 375 reviews
    Annankatu 1 7.03/10
    extra charge for use of the sauna! ... more
     
    Holiday Inn Helsinki Score 8.25 from 59 reviews
    Messuaukio 1 8.25/10
    The cosy and trendy brasserie Terra Nova offers guests a variety of Finnish and international dishes from lunch to late dinner. ... more
     
     Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Score 8.825 from 33 reviews
    Lentäjänkuja 1 8.83/10
    Dine at the contemporary yet cozy Restaurant Gui where you can choose healthy Finnish dishes from the extensive a la carte menu. Enjoy rich and juicy game or delicious fresh fish in this sleek, elegant restaurant at the Hilton Helsinki Vantaa Airport hotel. Treat yourself to a glass of champagne or sip an ice cold speciality vodka, as you enjoy the contemporary decor of this sophisticated Bar Gui. Relax in the evening and enjoy a light snack beside the open fireplace. Early breakfast is available at an additional cost and it is open from 3:30. ... more
     
    Palace Hotel Glo Score 8.775 from 309 reviews
    Kluuvikatu 4 8.78/10
    Breakfast is served Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 10:00, Saturday between 08:00 and 11:00 and Sunday from 08:00 till 11:30. ... more
     
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    Hike With The Reindeer from Rovaniemi

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    Old Porvoo Afternoon Tour 4 hours

    Old Porvoo Afternoon Tour

    The town plan from the Middle Ages, the low small houses, picturesque yards and narrow streets form a historically unique wooden town milieu. The symbols of Porvoo, the red warehouses on the riverbanks, tell the story of seafaring and trading.

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    Speed of the Rapids - White Water Rafting 3 hours

    Speed of the Rapids - White Water Rafting

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