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Meri-Rastila

Uusimaa, Finland · Europe

About Meri-Rastila

Meri-Rastila works well as a base: 36km from Nuuksio National Park.

Meri-Rastila is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 5,327, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Meri-Rastila 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 Meri-Rastila to your route.

About Meri-Rastila

Meri-Rastila (Finnish), Havsrastböle (Swedish) is an eastern neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland.

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Where is Meri-Rastila located?

Meri-Rastila is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.1997 latitude, 25.1186 longitude.

What is the population of Meri-Rastila?

Meri-Rastila has a population of approximately 5,327 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
5,327
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.1997, 25.1186

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 Meri-Rastila

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.

9 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Linnanmäki

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

10 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

12 km · about 20 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Porvoo Old Town

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

37 km · about 45 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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