Target group: Residents
Vantaa promotes the well-being of its residents, and they can influence the city's services and activities in many ways.
Hakunila library will be closed for four months as of May 16
Hakunila library will be closed because of indoor-air-quality repairs from May 16 to September 15, 2022. A bookmobile will serve in Hakunila in May and June. You can return the items you have borrowed at any Helmet library.
Basic information about the competition
Vantaa innovation competition—open to everybody—searches for urban innovations of all sizes. A sum total of €300 000 will be divided between the best ideas. The competition seeks solutions for everyday services, thriving city centers, and combating climate change.
Innovation competition
Vantaa innovation competition is now closed - we received a stunning total of 174 proposals! A sum of €300,000 will be awarded to implementing those ideas. The jury of experts of the competition is currently in the process of making their decision, and the best ideas will be published in October
Vantaa Endurance Sports Challenge
The 2025 Endurance Sports Challenge lets you participate in five endurance events in Vantaa over the course of the year with just one registration. There is a varied set of events coming throughout the year, so you can focus on training instead of searching for competitions. In order to succeed in
Finland’s largest cities coordinate necessary measures in response to the war in Ukraine
Finland’s six largest cities have decided to step up their cooperation in their response to the local effects of the war in Ukraine. This increased cooperation will help the cities form a shared assessment of the situation and decide on key common principles. The enhanced cooperation also aims to
Vantaa City Council ratified the plan for equality and non-discrimination work – each department to define its own goals and measures
Vantaa city council ratified in its meeting on March 28, the plan for equality and non-discrimination work.
Vocational education in Vantaa
In vocational upper secondary schools you can complete a vocational upper secondary qualification, a vocational qualification or a specialist vocational qualification.
Recreation camps
The Kukonnotko Recreation Camp in Heinola and the Palajärvi Recreation Camp in Vihti provide an excellent setting for camping, socialising, relaxation, training courses and private events.