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Information for guardians on the transferring to lower secondary school
A guardian can apply for a place at a lower secondary school based on special grounds, the sibling principle or if the student is interested in weighted-curriculum education.
Changes to Vantaa’s sports grants – new terms and conditions come into force on 1 November 2026
The reform of sports grants will clarify the different types of grant and make it easier to apply for them. The new terms and conditions will come into force on 1 November 2026. Join us to find out more and ask questions about the reform at the online grants information session on Tuesday 27 October
Fazerintie to be rerouted from 13 October – New temporary bus stop and traffic arrangements to take effect
New temporary traffic and bus stop arrangements will be introduced on Fazerintie on 13 October as earth-cutting works begin along the street section during week 42. As a result, vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists will be directed to a temporary diversion route around the work site, and
Fall vacation in Vantaa: art, gymnastics and culture
Vantaa offers diverse activities during the fall vacation from October 12–18.
Lemmenkuja Construction Works in the Final Stage, Detour Route Remains in Use Until the End of Week 41
Municipal infrastructure construction works on Lemmenkuja have been completed, but final finishing works will continue during week 41. Due to these works, the pedestrian and cycling connection on Lemmenkuja will remain closed until 9 October 2026.
City Executive Board discussed local detailed plans for daycare centers in Keimola and Kivistö, and for the Petikko area
In its meeting on October 5, Vantaa City Executive Board reviewed local detailed plans for Keimola, Kivistö, and Petikko. The board also took note of the second interim financial report for 2026 and approved land-use principles supporting economic development. These principles support business
Vantaa's new smoke saunas at Kuusijärvi won the Finlandia Prize for Architecture
The winner was chosen by researcher of European philosophy Timo Miettinen from among four candidates nominated by the Finnish Association of Architects SAFA. The public smoke saunas at Kuusijärvi are an important place to the people of Vantaa, with architecture that blends seamlessly with the
Have you moved to Vantaa? Multilingual guidance to help you get started and move forward
Experts at Vantaa’s multilingual advice service help new residents of Vantaa with everyday matters. The service provides information on services in Vantaa and Finland, and on how to use them. The service is free of charge.
Bus Stops on Kirkkokuja and Rajatie Relocated in Vaarala from 6.10.
Construction work in Vaarala is progressing. Preparatory works for the construction of the Kuussillantie roundabout will begin, and as a result, new locations for the Kirkkokuja and Rajatie bus stops will be introduced from 6 October.
Change to Traffic Arrangements at the Kyytitie and Hakunilantie Intersection
Traffic arrangements at the intersection of Kyytitie and Hakunilantie will be modified during Week 41. To facilitate the progress of water utility construction works, the work area will be expanded to the southern side of Kyytitie. As a result of the change, vehicle traffic will be directed to pass