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Vantaa
Vantaa (IPA: ˈʋɑntɑː; Vanda in Swedish) is a city and municipality in Finland. It borders Helsinki, the Finnish capital, which is to the south and southwest. Other neighbouring municipalities are Espoo to the west, Nurmijärvi, Kerava and Tuusula to the north and Sipoo to the east. Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo, and Kauniainen make up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. The most significant areas of Vantaa are Tikkurila, Myyrmäki, Martinlaakso, Hakunila, Koivukylä and Korso. Its seat is in Tikkurila (Dickursby in Swedish). Vantaa with its population of 190 058 (as of 31 January 2007) is the fourth most populated city of Finland. The biggest airport in Finland, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is located there. It also hosts a science centre, Heureka. In addition there is the city museum next to the railway station in Tikkurila. The museum is housed in the oldest station building in Finland, designed by Carl Albert Edelfelt and completed in 1861. There are exhibitions with various themes on local history. Vantaa encompasses 243 km², of which 1.90 km² is water. Population density is 790.1/km². The name Vantaa was taken into use in 1972 when the municipality gained market town rights. The first record of the area is as Helsinge in 1351 when king Magnus II of Sweden granted salmon fishing rights on the river Vantaa to the Estonian Padise monastery. On October 11, 2002, the city was shocked by the explosion of a bomb in the local Myyrmanni shopping centre, killing 7, including the bomber, a 19-year-old chemistry student from the Espoo-Vantaa Institute of Technology (see Myyrmanni bombing). Vantaa is known for being the birthplace of the famous Finnish race driver Mika Häkkinen. Mika Salo has also lived there, both in the suburb of Martinlaakso. Mayors of the City of Vantaa
Lauri Lairala 1974-1989Pirjo Ala-Kapee 1989-1997Erkki Rantala 1997-2003Juhani Paajanen 2003Internationally notable people native to Vantaa
Patrik Antonius, a professional poker playerSampsa Astala, a musician on LordiJaakko Hintikka, a professor in Boston UniversityMika Häkkinen, a Formula 1 world championSami Kapanen, an Ice hockey playerVille Peltonen, an ice hockey playerJarkko Ruutu, an ice hockey playerTuomo Ruutu, an ice hockey playerEicca Toppinen, a cellist on ApocalypticaOssi Väänänen, an ice hockey playerSister cities
Askim, Norway (1951)Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany (1987)Huddinge, Sweden (1951)Jinan, China (2001)Kineshma, Russia (1969)Lyngby-Taarbæk, Denmark (1951)Matte Yehuda, Israel (1967)Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic (1978)Nuuk, Greenland (1965)District of Rastatt, Germany (1968)Salgótarján, Hungary (1976)Seyðisfjörður, Iceland (1980)Słupsk, Poland (1987)See also
Districts of VantaaExternal links
Municipality Official siteMap of VantaaThe Finnish Science CenterHelsinki-Vantaa International AirportVantaa City MuseumHelsinki.fi - Helsinki region in a nutshell...
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Hotels in Vantaa
| | StayAt Helsinki Parliament  |
Score 7.875 from 102 reviews | | Museokatu 18 |  |
| StayAt Parliament is located in the Tölö area, a nice residential district just behind the Parliament House and the National Museum, and just stone’s throw away from the city centre. All the major amenities, including shops, cafés, restaurants and cinemas are within walking distance. The Tölö area has one of the nicest parks in the city with seabay and picturesque old villas. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Anna |
Score 7 from 327 reviews | | Annankatu 1 | |
| extra charge for use of the sauna! ... more | | |
| | Hilton Helsinki Strand  |
Score 8.425 from 6 reviews | | John Stenbergin ranta 4 | |
| Set in the Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel's elegant glass atrium, Restaurant Bridges is decorated in modern wood and earth-tones. Browse the wide-ranging wine list at the bar before dining on Finnish specialties like salted salmon or reindeer. The private room is ideal for business functions.
Watch the ships sail by from modern and airy Atrium Bar, open all day for coffee, light meals and alcoholic beverages. Lunch on Caesar salads and club sandwiches or sip specialty Finlandia vodkas as the sun sets over the bay. Located on the first floor of the Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel.
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 | Palace Hotel Sello  |
Score 8.775 from 129 reviews | | Leppävaarankatu 1 | |
| Boasting slick contemporary design and an array of facilities, this large 4-star property presents a comfortable yet cosy base in a lively position.
The strikingly simple façade sets the appropriate note for the bright, minimalist interior. Set yourself up for the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast, unwind in the slick and welcoming lobby and sample innovative cuisine in the informal setting of Paul’s bistro. Conduct business in stylish comfort in the impressive and elegant meeting rooms or outdoor terrace.
Retire to the tastefully decorated and fully-equipped rooms and lap up the luxurious appeal of the surroundings.
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 | Hotel Kämp |
Score 8.975 from 67 reviews | | Pohjoisesplanadi 29 | |
| Hotel Kämp is located opposite the Esplanade Park, in the finest shopping area and pedestrian zone of Helsinki. It is also next door to the Kämp Galleria, and just a short stroll from Stockmann's Department Store, the Market Place, the South Harbour and all major cultural sights. ... more | | |
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Koli
People have toured Koli for over 100 years. The first tourist cottage was built on the slopes of Koli in the summer of 1896. The landscapes of Koli have become known as a Finnish national landmark due to the influences of such Finnish artists as Juhani Aho, Eero Järnefelt, I.K. Inha and Pekka Halonen.
The landscape of Koli is grand and unique, and will remain so even for future generations because of its status as a National Park. Meandering through the Koli National Park are marked trails which provide hikers and backpackers, both amateur and professional alike, excellent opportunies for wandering about through a natural landscape that is diverse enough that everyone is sure to find something to their liking.
Today the Koli National Park is a diversifield winter tourist centre. It is a unique and interesting hiking location and an attraction for cultural tourist, following the footsteps of the adherents of Karelianism at the turn of the century.
| Arctic Journey Highlights - Santa Claus Village, Riverboat Cruise, Reindeer Farm |
6 hours |
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Head by car to the magical line of Arctic Circle, where Santa Claus has his office. Santa Claus comes to the Santa Claus Village every day of the year to listen to children's wishes and to talk to people from all over the world.
Go shopping and see the many wonderful handicrafts of Lapland. You can send letters and postcards from the Santa Claus Post Office and meet Santa Claus in his office.
Cruise by traditional riverboat to the local reindeer farm, where you will learn about reindeer herding. Participate in the ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle and at the end of the journey, you will receive an Arctic Circle crossing certificate.
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Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo is situated in a cove near the city centre by
Kruunuvuori bay. During the summer months, the best way to
get to the Helsinki Zoo is with public transport: a fifteen-minute
ferry journey from Kauppatori or Hakaniemi.
| type: | Parks, Gardens and Zoos |
| openingHours: | May - September 10 am - 8 pm |
| url: | www.korkeasaari.fi |
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