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Westend

Uusimaa, Finland · Europe

About Westend

Westend works well as a base: 24km from Nuuksio National Park.

Westend is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 3,323, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Westend 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 Westend to your route.

About Westend

Westend is a district of the city of Espoo, Finland. It is located next to Tapiola and about ten kilometers from the center of Helsinki. From Westend Helsinki can be reached along Länsiväylä (National road 51). Known as an affluent area, Westend is the wealthiest postal code area of Finland by mean household income.

Read more In 2019, the area was home to more than 3,000 residents. Westend is a part of the "Greater Tapiola" district, which also comprises Haukilahti, Laajalahti, Mankkaa, Niittykumpu, Otaniemi, Pohjois-Tapiola and Tapiola. There are other wealthy neighborhoods with the same name in the UK and the US. The most well known example being West End of London. Contrary to the district's name, Westend is located in the very southeastern corner of Espoo, west of the Helsinki city centre, by the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Westend also comprises some islands on the coast.

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Where is Westend located?

Westend is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.1638 latitude, 24.7984 longitude.

What is the population of Westend?

Westend has a population of approximately 3,323 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,323
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.1638, 24.7984

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 Westend

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 10 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

11 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.

24 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.

54 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 Westend.

Tapiola

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 13,617

Haukilahti

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 5,873

Niittykumpu

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 8,934

Koukkuniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 1,038

Pohjois-Tapiola

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 7,029

Otaniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 4,574

Matinkylä

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 22,688

Vanha-Mankkaa

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 4,680

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