landmark
Linnanmäki
Helsinki's beloved amusement park operating since 1950 with all profits going to Finnish child welfare organizations.
11 km · about 20 min drive
EuropeFinlandUusimaa
Pakkala
Uusimaa, Finland · Europe
About Pakkala
Pakkala works well as a base: 25km from Nuuksio National Park.
Pakkala is in Uusimaa, Finland, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Pakkala (Swedish: Backas) is a city district in Vantaa, Finland. It is the most populated district in the Aviapolis major region, and is named after the Backas estate situated there. Pakkala is notable for the suburb of Kartanonkoski and the business park of Vantaanportti, which includes both Jumbo Shopping Centre andRead more
the Flamingo entertainment center.
Where to Stay in Pakkala
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Pakkala.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Pakkala.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pakkala?
Within an hour or so of Pakkala: Linnanmäki (11 km), Café Regatta (12 km), Helsinki Cathedral (13 km), Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Pakkala?
The nearest famous roads are Hanko.
Where is Pakkala?
Pakkala is in Uusimaa, Finland.
Road trip
Drive to Pakkala
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Pakkala. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 10,160
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Uusimaa
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates
- 60.2861, 24.9573
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Finland
Winter tyres mandatory December–February.
Full driving guide for FinlandTags
Worth the detour from Pakkala
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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral
A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
25 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.
41 km · about 45 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 Pakkala.
Plan a trip around Pakkala
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Pakkala.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.