Tikkurila - Dickursby

Tikkurila is the vibrant heart of Vantaa — a lively urban center where culture, convenience, and community meet. Just a short train ride from Helsinki, it’s a place where modern city life blends seamlessly with green riverside scenery.

What makes Tikkurila special:

  • Heureka Science Centre – one of Finland’s most beloved attractions, inspiring visitors of all ages.

  • Vantaa City Museum – located in the charming 1862 railway station building, offering a window into local history.

  • Keravanjoki riverside – a peaceful, leafy escape right next to the city streets.

Population: Tikkurila is home to 8,815 residents (31 December 2023, Wikipedia).

Climate in late March: Late March typically brings the first signs of spring, though temperatures remain cool. Based on long‑term regional climate data, March in the Tikkurila area ranges from cold to mild as winter gradually gives way to brighter days

Dixi Shopping Center is conveniently located at the busy train station in the heart of Tikkurila. At Dixi, you’ll find grocery stores as well as a wide variety of other shops and restaurants along your journey – with a total of around 50 stores and services. In addition to shops, Dixi also offers a medical center, gym, hair salons, opticians, and other services.

The Käärijä mural is a large-scale wall painting depicting Käärijä, who represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The mural, situated on the Orvokkitie side of the Tikkurila Prisma's exterior wall, was unveiled on October 4, 2023. The artwork measures 37 meters in width and about 20 meters in height.

The Käärijä mural is the winning entry of a design competition organized by the city of Vantaa. It was designed and executed by Viivi “VivMagia” Vierinen, Juha Lahtinen, and Joonas Koponen. The work features the Käärijä character in a neon green bolero, shown sticking out their tongue, surrounded by calligraphically rendered text of the song "Cha cha cha": "Nyt lähden tanssimaan, niinku cha cha cha, enkä pelkääkään tätä maailmaa" ("Now I’m going to dance, like cha cha cha, and I’m not afraid of this world"). (Wikipedia)