"Tikkurila, a village at Vantaa" Tikkurila by Zirpsis

Tikkurila Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 9 photos

Wintery scene at Kerava river - Tikkurila

As a matter of fact, Tikkurila is a part of the city of Vantaa (who cares?). This place is famous for the paint factory which carries the same name. Good location by the railway and Ring III ensure good transportation facilities and a steadily growing community. Also Finland's main airport Helsinki-Vantaa is close by. This place grew around the banks of the River Kerava which flows right across the village and joins the River Vantaa further south.
Personally, I think the traffic arrangements at Tikkurila suck. They have not managed to get their traffic lights in a green wave and so driving is nerve wrecking there. Try to avoid driving through Tikkurila.

The Curch of St. Lawrence

The Church of St. Lawrence or Pyhän Laurin Kirkko is at the Tikkurila parish and it's a very popular wedding church today. It was built around 1450 but the exact year is not known.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Fast growing community, a satellite of Helsinki

Intro Updated Feb 10, 2007
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Spirit of time - captive of materia - Tikkurila

Bronze statue Things to Do (5)

Ajan henki - aineen vanki, by Laila Pullinen the sculptor, 1976 more travel advice

Vantaa City Museum at Tikkurila - Tikkurila

Museum Things to Do (5)

Vantaa City Museum is located in the old and beautiful ex-railwaystation building. They study and exhibit the history... more travel advice

Freezing cold Things to Do (5)

This poor girl seems to be suffering from severe cold in this marvelous winter wonderland! You can find her at Tikkurila... more travel advice

Walk by the river side Things to Do (5)

The river Kerava runs across Tikkurila village and looks rather nice especially in the autumn. There are some nice foot... more travel advice

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Dancing and dining

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Igraine Jan 29, 2006 at 11:40 AM

wow indeed, i stayed here at the hostel near the skating rink during my first visit to SF. Seems like it is a nicer place then i remembered!!
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Gili_S Dec 8, 2005 at 10:28 AM

WOW, you put Tikkurila on VT map. Nice :-)