landmark
Linnanmäki
Helsinki's beloved amusement park operating since 1950 with all profits going to Finnish child welfare organizations.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Koskela
Uusimaa, Finland · Europe
About Koskela
Koskela works well as a base: 28km from Nuuksio National Park.
Koskela is in Uusimaa, Finland, with about 3,400 people. You drive on the right here.
Koskela (Swedish: Forsby, lit. "rapids village") is a district in the city of Helsinki, Finland. There are about 3,300 inhabitants. The borough is surrounded by Käpylä, Kumpula, Vanhakaupunki, and Oulunkylä. Koskela is located in the subdivision of Vanhankaupungin peruspiiri, near the rapids close to the mouth of theRead more
Vantaa River. The earliest mention of the human settlement in Koskela dates back to 1417, which makes it the oldest part of Helsinki.
Koskela can be divided into two distinct areas: the small north side dominated by detached housing and the dense south side with apartment buildings. The streets of Puu-Koskela (wooden Koskela) have been named after municipalities in Uusimaa. Before the recession of the 90s, Koskela had many kiosks and stores. After the financial collapse, only one Alepa remained in the center of the apartment building district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Koskela?
Within an hour or so of Koskela: Linnanmäki (4 km), Helsinki Cathedral (5 km), Café Regatta (5 km), Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) (6 km).
Are there any good drives near Koskela?
The nearest famous roads are Hanko.
Where is Koskela?
Koskela is in Uusimaa, Finland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,351
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Uusimaa
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates
- 60.2185, 24.9668
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Winter tyres mandatory December–February.
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Worth the detour from Koskela
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral
A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.
5 km · about 10 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.
5 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Porvoo Old Town
A riverside town of cobbled lanes and ochre-red shore warehouses, a favourite day-drive east of Helsinki.
43 km · about 50 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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