Target group: Residents
Vantaa promotes the well-being of its residents, and they can influence the city's services and activities in many ways.
Joint application begins – apply for a study place at Vantaa's educational institutions!
The application period for upper secondary education is February 18 - March 18, 2025. Welcome to study at Vantaa high schools and Vantaa Vocational College Varia!
“Welcome Home” - Finland’s six largest cities invite recent arrivals to use integration services
The six largest cities of Finland have come together to create a warm-hearted campaign to encourage new international residents to use the cities’ many helpful services for newcomers. At the start of 2025, overall responsibility for the provision of statutory integration services was transferred
More than 4 000 Vantaa residents took part in the jubilee dialogue events – here's what they think about their home city
More than 4 000 Vantaa residents participated in the dialogue events organised to mark the 50th anniversary of Vantaa. The discussions show that Vantaa residents value the multiculturalism of their city and want a safe, nature-friendly and community-oriented city.
Winter holiday is made of bouncy castles, movies, games and art
In Vantaa schools, the winter holiday week will be held 17–23 February. The city will organise a variety of activities that pupils can attend during their holiday. Here are some highlighted activities to include in your child’s winter holiday programme.
Top-Class Skiing in Vantaa in February
Vantaan Hiihtoseura is organizing the Finnish Championship ski competition in Hakunila for the seventh time. The Finnish Championship sprints in cross-country skiing will take place at Hakunila Sports Park in Vantaa on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will be
Support and help for everyday life
Do you need support for your well-being or everyday situations? The city has support services such as lifestyle advice, digital support, support for young people and parents, and housing advice.
Håkansböle manor
The Håkansböle Manor Museum will reopen to the public in June 2026 after extensive renovations. The park and services are already open for your enjoyment. Come and enjoy yourself in Hakunila!
Application for time slots in recreational facilities starts on 1 February 2025 – most indoor sports facilities are now applied for for two seasons at a time
The majority of the indoor sports facilities of the sports services are now applied for for two seasons at a time. The application for other recreational facilities in the city remains unchanged.
Skills Development Services at the Competence Campus
A diverse network of educational partners is being built at the Competence Campus.