Things to Do in Vantaa

There are 64 attractions in Vantaa. Uspenski Cathedral, eastern orthodox cathedral with distinctive red-brick façade, is the most popular.

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Uspenski Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral

Eastern Orthodox cathedral with distinctive red-brick façade

Fortress of Suomenlinna

Fortress of Suomenlinna

18th-century sea fortress and UNESCO island complex

Historical Site

Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

Neoclassical cathedral dominating Helsinki's Senate Square

Temppeliaukio Church

Temppeliaukio Church

Rock-cut church built into bedrock with excellent acoustics

Seurasaari

Open-air museum island of traditional Finnish wooden buildings

Sibelius Monument

Sibelius Monument

Abstract pipe-organ monument honoring composer Jean Sibelius

Ateneum

Finland's main art museum with classic Finnish paintings

Korkeasaari Zoo

Korkeasaari Zoo

Helsinki island zoo focusing on Arctic and exotic species

National Museum of Finland

National Museum of Finland

Finnish national museum exhibiting Finland's history and cultural artifacts

Gallen-Kallela Museum

Gallen-Kallela Museum

Museum dedicated to artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela's works

Military Museum of Finland

Military Museum of Finland

National military museum documenting Finland's defense history

Didrichsen Art Museum

Didrichsen Art Museum

Private museum combining art and modernist architecture

Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Historic Helsinki stadium hosting Olympics and major events

Veikkaus Arena

Multi-use stadium in Helsinki, home to HJK Helsinki

Lake Bodom

Finnish lake notorious for 1960s unsolved murders

Senate Square

Neoclassical plaza dominated by Helsinki Cathedral

Kiasma

Contemporary art museum in central Helsinki

Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace

Official presidential residence in central Helsinki

Pyhän Henrikin katedraali

Pyhän Henrikin katedraali

Roman Catholic cathedral in Helsinki serving Finland's Catholic community

Linnanmäki

Historic amusement park in Helsinki, family attractions

Finnish National Gallery

Finnish National Gallery

Finland's national art museum in Helsinki

Kauppatori

Helsinki's central market square by the harbor

Esplanadi

Central Helsinki park and promenade for leisure

Ainola

Former home of composer Sibelius, now museum

Kallio Church

Iconic Helsinki church noted for Nordic functionalist architecture

Lauttasaari

Helsinki island district known for parks and residences

Museum of Finnish Architecture

Museum of Finnish Architecture

Helsinki museum showcasing Finnish architectural history and design

Tamminiemi

Former Finnish presidential residence and museum in Helsinki

Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim

Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim

Equestrian statue honoring Finnish leader Mannerheim in Helsinki

Affluent Helsinki island district with residential architecture

Alexander Theatre

Alexander Theatre

Historic theatre in Helsinki hosting performing arts

Sinebrychoff Art Museum

Sinebrychoff Art Museum

Helsinki museum housing European old masters and decorative arts

St. John's Church in Helsinki

St. John's Church in Helsinki

Neoclassical Lutheran church overlooking Töölönlahti bay

Architecture & Design Museum

Architecture & Design Museum

Helsinki museum showcasing Finnish architecture and design

Helsinki Synagogue

Helsinki Synagogue

Historic synagogue in Helsinki serving Finland's Jewish community

Vallisaari

Island nature reserve near Helsinki with military ruins

Government Palace

Government Palace

Official seat of Finland's government in Helsinki

Kaivopuisto

Seafront park in Helsinki, popular recreational area

Korkeasaari

Helsinki island housing the city's zoological park

Lake Tuusula

Finnish lake famed for artists' lakeside homes

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary art museum in Espoo with Finnish collections

Helsinki City Museum

Helsinki City Museum

Museum documenting Helsinki's urban and social history

Helsinki Old Church

Helsinki Old Church

Wooden 18th-century church used for concerts

Helsinki Railway Square

Helsinki Railway Square

Central square in Helsinki adjacent to main railway station

Finnish Railway Museum

Finnish Railway Museum

Museum of Finnish railway history with historic locomotives

Alexander II memorial

Alexander II memorial

Monument in Helsinki commemorating Emperor Alexander II

Erottaja

Prominent central square and transport hub in Helsinki

Helsinki University Observatory

Helsinki University Observatory

Historic observatory and astronomy museum in Helsinki

Kaisaniemi Park

Kaisaniemi Park

Urban park and botanical garden area in central Helsinki

Mannerheim Museum

Mannerheim Museum

Small museum dedicated to Marshal Mannerheim's life

Töölö bay

Bay in central Helsinki, Finland

Kuusisaari

Private island neighborhood in Helsinki, affluent residences

Kytö

Small island in Uusimaa, recreational shoreline

Liuskasaari

Small Helsinki island with beaches and coastal park

Lonna

Small Helsinki island used for recreation and events

Pihlajasaari

Recreational island park near Helsinki

Sääksjärvi

Lake in Central Finland, recreational fishing destination

Uutela

Coastal recreation area and nature reserve near Helsinki

Wildlife Reserve

Kuivasaari

Island fortress and recreational islet near Helsinki

Old Church Park, Helsinki

Old Church Park, Helsinki

Historic park and cemetery beside Helsinki's Old Church

Eläintarha

Historic Helsinki park area with sports venues

Lapinlahti, Helsinki

Helsinki district featuring parkland and shoreline on bay

Kiasma

Contemporary art museum in Helsinki

The Finnish National Theatre

The Finnish National Theatre

Finland's premier national theatre in Helsinki