Laajalahti
in Helsinki of Uusimaa, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.201 and 24.804 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 12' 2" and E 24° 48' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:55 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 8:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Touring Laajalahti

Laajalahti in Helsinki (Uusimaa) is a town located in Finland a little north-west of Helsinki, the country's capital place.

Time in Laajalahti is now 07:55 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Laajalahti, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Finland is Helsinki Malmi Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Fortress of Suomenlinna in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), South-East. We collected 2 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kauniainen, Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Nurmijaervi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 1°C / 34 °F

Morning Temperature -2°C / 29 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Night Temperature -2°C / 29 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Friday, 19th of April 2024

2°C (35 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

GLO Espoo Sello

Address
1,2 mi
Leppävaarankatu 1
02600 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Original Sokos Tapiola Garden

Address
1,6 mi
TAPIONAUKIO 3
02100 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Espoo Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
OTARANTA 2
02150 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SCANDIC ESPOO -ESPOO

Address
1,8 mi
NIHTISILLANTIE 1
02630 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa

Address
2,5 mi
Kalastajatorpantie 1
00330 Helsinki
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hellsten Espoo

Address
1,8 mi
Porarinkatu 3
02600 Helsinki
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Forenom Aparthotel Leppävaara

Address
1,8 mi
Porarinkatu 1
02650 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 14:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Hanasaari

Address
2,8 mi
Hanasaarenranta 5
02100 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hanasaari

Address
2,8 mi
Hanasaarenranta 5
02100 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Forenom Hostel Espoo Otaniemi

Address
1,7 mi
Kivimiehentie 2
02150 Espoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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World War 1 Base XXXII:2 in a bad condition (Etelä-Laajalahti, Espoo, Finland)

Published: September 03, 2014
Length: 15:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: piipaa1

The trenches have been dug into the ground in this base. The defensive direction is towards West. It was hard to walk around there and the city hasn't been taking care of it at all.


video3.mov: Kehä ykkösen lonkkarit

Published: August 20, 2010
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: latenvideot

See the entire trip at http://www.everytrail.com.


PUS - Kelohonka 14.12.2013: Referee kicks the ball back

Published: December 15, 2013
Length: 27:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PUS-Basket


Simulation in 3DAutomate with imported point cloud

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 21:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Visual Components

http://www.visualcomponents.com The imported point cloud builds the blueprint for placing objects in the 3D World. Simulation components are added to their designated place. The factory layout...


I Love Helsinki-a slide show

Published: July 19, 2012
Length: 16:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralf Holm

Our Capital Helsinki has many faces-hope You enjoy some of my photos...


Suzuki gsx-r. tank cam rush hour lain splitting.

Published: September 08, 2011
Length: 54:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mtkl23onGSXR1000

NOTE!!! Im NOT the rider, and I have no idea who he is, Im just uploading this to here :)


Mini HD flycam test (onboard F-16)

Published: May 02, 2010
Length: 49:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VERTICAL Hobby

New flycam test at sunset (very difficult light conditions for the camera). Resolution 1280 x 960 at 30 fps. 1600 x 1200 still images More information about the camera: http://www.verticalho...


Kivenlahti Rock 2012 - Stam1na - Valtiaan uudet vaateet

Published: June 10, 2012
Length: 37:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rafael Leonardo Junchaya


Improved F-16, failed attempt..

Published: February 07, 2010
Length: 19:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VERTICAL Hobby

Test flight of the new improved F-16 (original 250W, now with new fan, ESC, motor and battery over 400W). The F-16 flew great now, but had radio glitches and had to return to base fast......


Tannssiva Vesi Linnanmäellä 2

Published: August 04, 2009
Length: 04:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: soperdaja

Dancing Water Fountain at Linnanmäki amusement park.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Innopoli

Innopoli is a large and famous office building in the district of Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland, near the main campus of the Helsinki University of Technology. Innopoli provides housing for many newly founded Information Technology companies, and some famous successful companies such as SSH Communications have started there. A new office building, called Innopoli 2, was constructed later near the original Innopoli building.

Located at 60.184, 24.814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Espoo

EVTEK

EVTEK University of Applied Sciences (formerly EVTEK Institute of Technology) (abbr. EVTEK) was one of Finland's applied science polytechnics. In August 2008, EVTEK University of Applied Sciences together with Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia merged into Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Evtek University of Applied Sciences offered degree programmes in technology, business and art & design leading to either Bachelor's or a Master's degree.

Located at 60.2215, 24.805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Helsinki, Science and technology in Finland

Sello

Sello is a shopping mall in the Leppävaara district of Espoo, Finland. The mall contains more than 170 shops and services including a concert hall and a library. The Sello is separated into three parts: the oldest part (finished in 2002), the second part (finished in 2005) and the newest part (finished in 2008). The oldest part of Sello has two supermarkets, three banks, contains Espoo City's main library, a concert hall, gym, restaurants and cafes, pharmacy, an Alko and a music academy.

Located at 60.2181, 24.8108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping centres in Espoo

Laajalahti

Laajalahti or Bredvik is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland.

Located at 60.2, 24.8042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Espoo

Pohjois-Tapiola

Pohjois-Tapiola or Norra Hagalund is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland.

Located at 60.1958, 24.7917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Espoo

Leppävaara

Leppävaara or Alberga is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland. A major traffic hub in the Greater Helsinki region, the Rantarata rail line and Kehä I, the busiest road in Finland, cross in Leppävaara. The Sello Shopping Centre is also located there. On New Year's Eve 2009, a shooting spree occurred in that mall, killing 6 people, including the shooter.

Located at 60.2167, 24.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Espoo

Villa Elfvik

The Villa Elfvik nature house is an environmental education centre in Espoo, Finland, directed at all residents of Espoo. The nature house offers information about nature and the environment in all forms. Villa Elfvik is located in Laajalahti near the seashore, between the commercial centres of Tapiola and Leppävaara.

Located at 60.2019, 24.8225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Espoo, Nature centers, Visitor attractions in Uusimaa

Sello mall shooting

The Sello mall shooting occurred on the morning of 31 December 2009 shortly after 10:08 local time at the Sello Prisma supermarket in Leppävaara district of Espoo, Finland. The shooting was believed to have been started after Ibrahim Shkupolli, the alleged gunman, found that his ex-girlfriend had a lover at the grocery store where she worked. Shkupolli first killed her in her apartment before heading towards the mall.

Located at 60.2181, 24.8108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2009 in Finland, Massacres in Finland, Deaths by firearm in Finland, Espoo, Mass murder in 2009, Murder in Finland, Murder–suicides in Finland, Spree shootings in Finland, Suicides by firearm in Finland

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Espoo: Tie 101 Kalevalantie − Itään, Espoo (source)

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Espoo: Tie101 Kalevalantie − Tienpinta, Espoo (source)

capture of the webcam Espoo: Tie 101 Turvesuontie − Itään

Espoo: Tie 101 Turvesuontie − Itään, Espoo (source)

capture of the webcam Espoo: Tie 101 Turvesuontie − Länteen

Espoo: Tie 101 Turvesuontie − Länteen, Espoo (source)

capture of the webcam Espoo: Tie101 Turvesuontie − Tienpinta

Espoo: Tie101 Turvesuontie − Tienpinta, Espoo (source)

capture of the webcam Espoo: Tie 101 Kalevalantie − Länteen

Espoo: Tie 101 Kalevalantie − Länteen, Espoo (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Laajalahti, Bredviken