Places · Finland
Vantaa
A gateway city connecting nature, mobility and innovation,
and the Finnish partner location of Agents of Change.
Vantaa represents a different perspective on Slow Tourism:
a city shaped by forests, waterways, local communities and
international connections. As the home of Laurea University
of Applied Sciences, Vantaa contributes expertise in
sustainable tourism development and education.
The City
A city between nature and urban life
Vantaa is located in southern Finland and is part of the
Helsinki metropolitan area. The city combines urban
infrastructure with forests, rivers and accessible natural
areas.
As the location of Helsinki Airport, Vantaa is an important
international gateway to Finland. At the same time, the city
offers opportunities to explore slower forms of mobility,
local experiences and connections between people and places.
For Slow Tourism, Vantaa provides an interesting example of
how a destination can balance accessibility, international
connections and sustainable relationships with local
communities and natural environments.
Experience Vantaa
Nature, culture and everyday experiences
Vantaa offers perspectives on tourism that go beyond
traditional city visits and connect visitors with local
life and natural environments.
Nature
Finnish landscapes
Forests, rivers and green spaces create opportunities
for outdoor activities and slower ways of experiencing
the destination.
Culture
Local communities
Museums, neighbourhoods and local experiences provide
insights into everyday Finnish culture.
Mobility
Connected destination
Vantaa demonstrates how international accessibility
and sustainable mobility can be connected.
Partner University
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Laurea University of Applied Sciences is the coordinating
institution of Agents of Change and contributes expertise
in applied higher education, service development and
sustainable tourism.
Laurea focuses on practice-oriented learning and
collaboration with organisations and communities.
This approach supports the project’s goal of connecting
academic knowledge with real-world tourism challenges.
Within Agents of Change, Laurea coordinates international
cooperation and contributes to the development of learning
materials, research activities and Slow Tourism approaches.
Laurea University
Applied education and sustainable development
Laurea combines education, research and regional cooperation
to create solutions for future challenges.
Education
Practice-oriented learning
Students work on real-world challenges together with
companies, organisations and communities.
Innovation
Co-creation and development
Laurea connects research, education and practical
development through collaborative approaches.
International
European cooperation
Through Agents of Change, Laurea connects Finnish
perspectives with European partners.
Campus Life
Learning in the Helsinki metropolitan area
Laurea’s campuses provide an international learning
environment where students combine academic knowledge
with practical experiences.
The Vantaa region offers a unique combination of urban
connections and natural surroundings, creating a suitable
environment for exploring sustainable tourism perspectives.
- Institution
Laurea University of Applied Sciences - Location
Vantaa · Finland - Focus
Applied sciences, service development and sustainability
Agents of Change in Vantaa
Connecting education, tourism and sustainability
Vantaa contributes a Finnish perspective to the European
Slow Tourism network by connecting education, local
experiences and sustainable development.
Education
Learning through practice
Students explore tourism challenges through applied
learning and international cooperation.
Sustainability
Nature and responsibility
The Finnish perspective highlights the relationship
between tourism, nature and responsible development.
International
European exchange
Vantaa connects Finnish experiences with partner
regions across Europe.
Slow Tourism Perspective
Exploring Vantaa at a different pace
The city demonstrates how tourism can be connected with
local environments, communities and sustainable mobility.
Nature
Slow experiences outdoors
Forests and natural areas support experiences focused
on observation, reflection and connection with place.
Mobility
Arriving responsibly
Vantaa provides an example of how international access
can be combined with sustainable mobility discussions.
Community
Local perspectives
Understanding everyday life helps visitors experience
a destination beyond conventional tourism.
Vantaa · Finland
Discover Slow Tourism through a Finnish perspective
Explore how Laurea University and Vantaa contribute to
the European Agents of Change network.