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Aurinkolahti

Uusimaa, Finland · Europe

About Aurinkolahti

Aurinkolahti works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vartiokylä, 38km from Nuuksio National Park.

Aurinkolahti is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 8,033, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Aurinkolahti 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 Aurinkolahti to your route.

About Aurinkolahti

Aurinkolahti (meaning "Sunny Bay"; Swedish: Solvik) is a young and fast-growing sub-neighbourhood of the East Helsinki neighbourhood of Vuosaari, in Helsinki, Finland. Aurinkolahti's original name was Mustalahti ("Black Bay"), but for marketing reasons the decision was made to update it.

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Where is Aurinkolahti located?

Aurinkolahti is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.2033 latitude, 25.1532 longitude.

What is the population of Aurinkolahti?

Aurinkolahti has a population of approximately 8,033 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
8,033
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.2033, 25.1532

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 Aurinkolahti

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

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

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Linnanmäki

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

12 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 min 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Porvoo Old Town

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

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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 Aurinkolahti.

Vuosaari

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 38,961

Kallahti

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 6,854

Meri-Rastila

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 5,327

Rastila

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 4,745

Puotila

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 4,930

Vartioharju

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 6,015

Vartiokylä

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km awayPop. 30,244

Marjaniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km awayPop. 1,989

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