Residential Areas
Tikkurila as a Living Area
We are planning new homes in Vantaa’s most popular residential area.
Silk Block by the River
We are planning new homes in the Silkkitehdas area, in the heart of a historic factory setting
The best time at home in Tikkurila
We are planning new homes in Vantaa’s most popular residential area
The Silkkitehdas area in Tikkurila is one of Vantaa’s most fascinating cultural environments – a former factory site by the Keravanjoki River, where Finnish textiles were once produced. The red-brick buildings still tell stories from past decades. Today, this historic setting is being transformed into a vibrant stage for modern living.
Silkkitehdas district
A new era for the Silkkitehdas area
In the heart of Tikkurila stands a building that has witnessed decades of change – weaving fabrics, dyeing colors, and carrying the stories of its community. The Silkkitehdas is not just part of Vantaa’s history – it is also part of its future.
The old silk factory in Tikkurila was born from the practicality of the industrial era and the subtle aesthetics of craftsmanship. The spinning mills, weaving halls, dyeing rooms, and printing workshops built in the area create a layered history, where every part of the building tells its own story of textile production – from fiber processing to the finished product. The red-brick halls and large windows are more than an architectural style — they reflect the work stages, the need for light and ventilation, and the social structure of the factory, where workers and machines shared the same space.
The transformation of the old factory area is a great example of urban reuse: industrial activity gradually faded, but the buildings remained full of potential. The renewal focuses on two main goals: preserving local identity while creating attractive, energy-efficient, and modern living spaces.
Right next to the Silkkitehdas area, you’ll find a wide range of services, green spaces, and excellent transport connections — all easily accessible on foot or by bike.
Tikkurilan Sikkitehtaan alue ja lähipalvelut kartalla
Silkkitehtaan alue sijaitsee Tikkurilan keskustan eteläosassa, Kielotien varrella ja Keravanjoen välittömässä läheisyydessä. Juna-asema on viiden minuutin kävelymatkan päässä.
Elokuvateatteri Bio Grand
Tiedekeskus Heureka
Keravanjoen ulkoilualueet aivan vieressä
Leikkipuisto Åvik
Vantaan kaupunginmuseo
Tikkurilan asema
Kauppakeskus Dixi
Kauppakeskus Tikkuri
Prisma Tikkurila
Dickursby School – alakoulu
Vantaan aikuisopisto
Peltolan koulu
Viertolan koulu
Jokirannan koulu
Kukkakedon päiväkoti
Krassitien päiväkoti
Kukkopillin päiväkoti
Tikkurilan uimahalli
Tikkurilan urheilupuisto
Jokivarren Silkkikortteli & Vanha Silkkitehdas
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Did you know all this about Tikkurila?
Tikkurila is the most popular residential area in Vantaa for those looking for a new home. And it’s no wonder – Tikkurila has everything you could wish for close to home.
As a living area, Tikkurila combines diverse services and leisure opportunities, green outdoor spaces along the Keravanjoki River, and a rich selection of culture and restaurants. From Tikkurila, you’ll also have excellent connections to the Helsinki metropolitan area and the rest of Finland, whether by public transport or by car.
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Unmatched services
Tikkurila treats culture lovers
There are plenty of options for performing arts enthusiasts and hobbyists. The local theater scene includes Tikkurila Theatre, Tikkurila Theatre and Circus School, as well as Dance Theatre Raatikko.
Culture Factory Vernissa hosts concerts, workshops, and theater performances in a historic setting, while the local heritage house Påkas serves as a venue for various events, including summer theater. Tikkurila has had its own cinema since 1939, and Bio Grand still operates in the town center.
Among museums, the Vantaa City Museum is located next to the railway station in an old red-brick station building. The Vantaa Artists’ Association maintains the Gjutars artist house and organizes exhibitions together with the Vantaa Art Museum at Gallery K.
The most famous attraction is the Science Centre Heureka, where interactive and inspiring exhibitions entertain both adults and children – and entry is included with the Finnish Museum Card. Heureka and its unique Verne Theater are among Vantaa’s most significant tourist destinations.
In July, the area also hosts one of Finland’s biggest festivals, the Tikkurila Festival, which focuses on Finnish music.
Shopping, great food, and everyday convenience
Tikkurila offers a wide range of services and shopping opportunities – with large shopping centers in the area and several more nearby. In recent years, the café and restaurant scene has grown in a way that delights food lovers, attracting visitors from further away.
For families with children, Tikkurila provides several daycare centers and, for young people, its own youth space, Tiksin Nuta, where they can cook, play games, or exercise. In addition to primary schools, Tikkurila has its own upper secondary school with over 1,200 students. Alongside Finnish-language education, there is also an English-language IB program. Tikkurila is also home to Laurea University of Applied Sciences, offering degrees in beauty and cosmetics, business administration, nursing, public health, social services, and criminal sanctions, as well as advanced master’s programs.
The city’s main library serves residents with a wide range of resources, and Tikkurila also hosts several state and municipal offices.
By train, you can reach Helsinki and the airport in just 15 minutes
Travel is quick in every direction, as Tikkurila offers excellent connections. You can reach both Helsinki city center and the airport by train in just 15 minutes. All local and long-distance trains stop at Tikkurila, and buses run frequently. Thanks to HSL’s ticket zone reform, the old municipal border no longer affects ticket prices, making public transport to nearby areas more affordable.
By car, Tikkurila has easy access to Ring Road III, Lahdenväylä, and Tuusulanväylä, connecting you to the Helsinki region and the rest of Finland.
The area is also designed for pedestrians and cyclists – light traffic routes lead to the riverside, making walking and cycling pleasant.
In the future, connections will improve even further with the construction of the Vantaa tram line. The goal is to start service in 2029 on a route stretching from Mellunmäki through Tikkurila to Helsinki Airport.
Outdoor routes lead to green landscapes
The Tikkurila area is bordered by the Keravanjoki River, along which you’ll find excellent jogging and walking paths. Riverside Park, with its silver willows, offers shade on hot days and has great spots for picnics.
From the riverbank, you can access Tikkurila Central Park and its trails, which continue into the neighboring Koivuhaka area. A highlight of Central Park is the Koivuhaka Arboretum, a tree species park where sheep may graze in summer.
The park’s trails also lead to Tikkurila Sports Park, which features ice rinks, a sports hall, athletic fields, a swimming pool, and a gym.
Following the Keravanjoki River takes you to the green Viertola area, where you’ll find a dog park and a children’s playground. Other popular green spaces include Library Park, Sinirikko Activity Park for children, Esikko Park with sports courts, and Garden Park, which even has traditional rug-washing spots.
For athletes and sports fans
Tikkurila Sports Park is just a short walk from the train station and offers everything active people need. The park includes two ice rinks, a swimming hall, a sports hall, and gyms. Fun fact: Tikkurila’s swimming hall was the first in Finland to feature a full-size 50-meter pool.
The area also has several outdoor fields: two grass pitches, a cricket field, and two artificial turf fields, one of which is covered by an air dome in winter. During the cold season, an ice-skating rink is prepared for residents, and cross-country skiers can access trails directly from the edge of the park, with routes stretching as far as Helsingin pitäjän kirkko and Vierumäki.
For spectators, the park offers Mestis-level ice hockey, with Kiekko-Vantaa playing home games at Trio Arena. Tikkurila is home to many active sports clubs, covering a wide range of disciplines.
Tikkurila has always been a meeting place.
Tikkurila was already known as a marketplace in the 1500s. The name “Tikkurila” comes from trade, as “tikkuri” meant a bundle of ten hides.
The railway station was built in Tikkurila in 1862 when the line between Helsinki and Hämeenlinna was opened. The station was designed by Carl Albert Edelfelt, the provincial architect of Häme and father of the famous painter Albert Edelfelt. Today, the old station building serves as an exhibition space for the Vantaa City Museum – it was retired as a station in the 1970s.
The railway sparked the growth of housing in Tikkurila and attracted industry. In the 1860s, an oil press and varnish factory started operating at Tikkurilankoski. The building is now protected and houses Culture Factory Vernissa.
Today, Tikkurila remains one of the most important regional centers in the Helsinki metropolitan area and serves as the administrative hub of Vantaa.
