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Askisto

Uusimaa, Finland · Europe

About Askisto

Askisto works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vanhakartano, 16km from Nuuksio National Park.

Askisto is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 1,849, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Askisto sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Askisto to your route.

About Askisto

Pähkinärinne (Hasselbacken in Swedish) is a suburb in Western Vantaa, in Finland. It lies roughly between a pond named Lammaslampi and Vihdintie, former Helsinki-Pori main road. It lies near the border between Vantaa and both Helsinki and Espoo.There are basic services, for example, a comprehensive school for students

Read more from 1st to 6th forms, in Pähkinärinne. Pähkinärinne neighbours Hämeenvaara, Hämeenkylä, Linnainen, Rajatorppa and Varisto. Pähkinärinne is built in an area of beautiful nature, with the landmark being the pond, Lammaslampi. Lammaslampi is surrounded by well maintained path, and is thus a popular local destination for outdoor recreational activities. There are two grocery stores in Pähkinärinne. Around both. In these areas there are also a few bars, a pizza restaurant and two hair salons. A large part of the buildings in Pähkinärinne were built by Tapiola. The postal code for Pähkinärinne is 01710.

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Where is Askisto located?

Askisto is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.2814 latitude, 24.7836 longitude.

What is the population of Askisto?

Askisto has a population of approximately 1,849 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,849
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.2814, 24.7836

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Askisto

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Café Regatta

Tiny red 1887 fisherman's hut on the Töölö shoreline, now Helsinki's best-loved café: cinnamon buns and coffee by the water, sausages grilled over an open fire, kayaks and SUPs for rent off the jetty.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)

A remarkable Lutheran church in Helsinki excavated directly into solid rock, topped with a copper dome that floods the interior with natural light.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Linnanmäki

Helsinki's beloved amusement park operating since 1950 with all profits going to Finnish child welfare organizations.

14 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.

16 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Nuuksio National Park

A pristine forest and lake wilderness just 30 minutes from Helsinki, offering easy access to quintessential Finnish nature.

16 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Suomenlinna

A sea fortress built on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Porvoo Old Town

A riverside town of cobbled lanes and ochre-red shore warehouses, a favourite day-drive east of Helsinki.

50 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Askisto.

Hämeenkylä

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km away

Varisto

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 2,298

Niipperi

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 3,231

Vapaala

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 3,987

Grundbacka

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 2,685

Vanhakartano

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km awayPop. 1,345

Kalajärvi

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km away

Martinlaakso

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km awayPop. 13,992

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