Service group: Sports & outdoor activities
Metropolitan area guided nature tours offer 130 free-of-charge excursions from spring to fall
Guided nature tours of metropolitan area nature sites have again been collected in the municipalities’ joint nature-excursion calendar. The calendars informing about the year 2024 excursions are available for pickup in libraries and customer-service points as of the beginning of April.
Kalkkikallio nature reserve
The Kalkkikallio nature conservation area was protected in 2007 based on its rocky forest habitat. The area is 18.7 hectares.
Gubbmossen nature reserve
The Gubbmossen nature conservation area was protected in 2003 based on its pine bogs with large subshrub vegetation. The area is 18.5 hectares.
Sport buddies are seeking children and young people from schools to participate in recreational activities
The aim of sport buddy activities is to encourage children and young people who do not have any hobbies to participate in sports or other recreational activities of their choice.
Sportbuddy activities for children and young people
Sportbuddies help those in the 1st to 9th years find a meaningful hobby and support them in leading an active lifestyle.
Vantaa's physical activity program
Vantaa's physical activity program increases Vantaa residents’ mobility in their everyday lives. The aim is that everybody gets enough physical activity each day, regardless of whether the person in question is a schoolchild, a working adult, or a senior citizen.
The winter holiday week features Lego robot programming, colourful ghosts, art camps and various sports activities
Vantaa schools are on winter holiday from 19 to 25 February. The city organises plenty of fun activities for those on holiday.
Winter in Vantaa
Enjoy both outdoor activities and cultural events in Vantaa during winter. We have also compiled up-to-date information on winter maintenance.
Vantaa School League has been launched – don’t miss the basketball tournament on 13 January 2024
The Vantaa School League, launched last autumn, includes 230 third graders from across the city. In January, the teams will compete in basketball.