Service group: Environment & nature
Forests are more than individual trees - Vantaa Light Rail compensates for the harm caused by construction to nature
We use an app to track the number of individual street trees that have been cut along the light rail route. This ensures that an equivalent number of new trees can be planted as close as possible to the original locations.
Vantaa aims to protect one tenth of the city's area
Vantaa establishes new nature reserves every year. This year, four new natural areas will be protected.
Outdoors
Kuusijärvi is a place of recreation for the whole nation where you can enjoy the sauna, swimming and nature all year round. Kuusijärvi is a gateway to Sipoonkorpi National Park.
Edgy Korppi is Vantaa's new landmark
Teija and Pekka Isoräyttyä’s monumental work of art, the Raven, will be published in a big way in Tikkurila, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. After the addresses, the Raven will come alive powered by music and lights!
Ikikallio tells stories again at the City Museum's exhibition
The Vantaa City Museum’s popular Ikikallion tarinoita – mammuteista meidän aikaamme (“Tales of the primeval rock - From the ice age to the present day”) exhibition returns based on the wishes of customers.
Biodiversity is increasingly taken into account in Vantaa city planning
Vantaa adopts the principle that the biodiversity of Vantaa's nature will not be weakened, even though a lot of new construction is taking place in the city.
VLR report part 6: Vantaa is vital and brimming with expertise
To support the city's vitality, Vantaa cooperates with and supports companies, provides employment services, and supports continuous learning and skills development.
VLR report part 3: Vantaa builds well-being
The City of Vantaa’s work to promote well-being and health is managed and coordinated under the ‘Vantaa builds well-being’ strategy theme. Practical well-being work is carried out throughout the organisation.
Participate and make an impact – tell us what Vantaa looks like in your eyes!
We especially want to hear your opinions! What kinds of feelings and images does Vantaa arouse in you? What makes our city special – or what more would you like to have?
Vantaa favours wood in construction - the city was awarded as a pioneer in wood construction
Even a big city doesn't have to be all concrete. Although stone structures still predominate, Vantaa is constantly striving to promote the use of wood in construction.