Place to visit
Vantaankoski Bridge, Finland: what it is and when to go
Vantaankoski Bridge is a wooden bridge in Vantaa, Finland (Askola). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 27. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Wooden bridge in Vantaa, Finland · History, Architecture
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 6.0 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 60.29364, 24.86594
What it is and where
Vantaankoski Bridge is a wooden bridge in Vantaa, Finland (Askola). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Vuonna 1876 valmistunut puinen silta on Vantaan ainoa säilynyt puusilta, ja se on aikanaan ollut osa historiallista Turun–Viipurin Suurta Rantatietä eli Kuninkaantietä.
It is in Askola, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.29364, 24.86594; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 6.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Architecture places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vantaankoski Bridge is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time6:16
- FebBest time8:44
- MarBest time11:20
- AprPossible14:15
- MayPossible16:53
- JunBest time18:32
- JulBest time17:49
- AugBest time15:24
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:42
- NovBetter not7:00
- DecBest time5:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |
| Architecture | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vantaankoski Bridge has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Myyrmäki ChurchChurch building in Vantaa, Finland2.6 km
- Sillböle MineIron ore mine in Vantaa, Finland 1744–18662.8 km
- PetikonhuippuSummit3.9 km
- Kakolanmäen luonnonsuojelualueProtected area4.2 km
- MalminkartanonhuippuSummit4.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: History
- Suomenlinna: sea fortress by Helsinki, Finland
- Petäjävesi Old Church: church building in Petäjävesi, Finland
- Sammallahdenmäki: Bronze Age archaeological site in Rauma, Finland
- Verla: Finnish UNESCO world heritage site
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Aalto University: Finnish university
Every Finland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vantaankoski Bridge?
It is a wooden bridge in Vantaa, Finland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vantaankoski Bridge?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 27.
How do you get to Vantaankoski Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 6.0 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Myyrmäki Church, Sillböle Mine, Petikonhuippu. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Askola12 places to see in and around Askola, Finland: Nuuksio National Park, Klaukkala Church, Nurmijärven rauhanyhdistys. Best time: December to February and June to Septemb
- History178 places for history in Finland, from Suomenlinna to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by altitu
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Vantaankoski Bridge on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.