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Konala

Uusimaa, Finland · Europe

About Konala

Konala works well as a base: 21km from Nuuksio National Park.

Konala is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 6,438, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Konala 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 Konala to your route.

About Konala

Konala (Finnish), Kånala (Swedish) is a subdistrict of Helsinki, Finland. Konala is situated in north-western Helsinki, north of the road Ring I and Pitäjänmäki, west of Malminkartano and Kannelmäki. Its southern boundary is the Ring I, while the eastern boundary is a green belt which separates the industrial area

Read more along the road Vihdintie from Malminkartano. In the west, Konala borders Espoo. The houses are mainly small apartment houses and townhouses. The area also contains industrial and commercial enterprises. Vihdintie has several automotive companies. The Ristikko Shopping Centre, which opened in 2015, is also located in Konala. The road Konalantie splits Konala into two different parts. On the eastern side of the Konalantie, there are regional blocks of industry, business and apartment blocks. On the western side of the road, there are terraced houses, such as the houses by the road Äestäjäntie. The newer Lehtovuori suburb, between the road Vihdintie and the Uusmäki suburb in Espoo, is mainly composed of wooden houses. Konalan ala-aste, a primary school, operates at two separate locations. The so-called "big school" is located by the Riihipellonkuja and was founded in 1981. The schoolhouse is a low white building, and it provides education for grades 1-6 as well as special education. Near the border with Espoo, there is the Hilatien Koulu, which was founded in 1990 and provided education for the grades 1–2. The "little school" was closed in 2011 - 2012 due to poor indoor air quality.

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Where is Konala located?

Konala is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.2371 latitude, 24.8449 longitude.

What is the population of Konala?

Konala has a population of approximately 6,438 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
6,438
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.2371, 24.8449

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 Konala

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.

7 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Linnanmäki

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

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

10 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 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.

21 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

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

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Pitäjänmäki

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Lassila

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2 km awayPop. 4,644

Pajamäki

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2 km away

Pitäjänmäen yritysalue

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km away

Kannelmäki

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km away

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