What fun activities can be found for winter holidays in Vantaa?

A winter holiday in Vantaa offers diverse indoor activities for the whole family under one roof. You can relax in warm spa pools, enjoy the latest films, try laser gaming, or let the children splash around in the water park. All activities are indoors, so winter weather won’t affect the success of your day. Good transport connections from Helsinki and over 5,500 free parking spaces make visiting easy.

How to spend a relaxing winter holiday day without stress?

A relaxing winter holiday day works best when all activities can be found in the same place without the hassle of moving around. Flamingo Spa & Waterpark offers the perfect environment for unwinding and spending time together. The water and air temperature is a pleasant +32 degrees, so you can enjoy the water without fear of cold. Warm pools, whirlpools and the Wibit track offer activities for everyone, and you can decide whether you just want to float peacefully or test your balance.

The cinema Finnkino located in Jumbo offers another excellent way to spend a peaceful holiday day. Six auditoriums have a total of over 900 seats, and you can choose a 2D or 3D screening according to your preference. In comfortable auditoriums you can immerse yourself in the latest films without distractions. The confectionery shop has all the cinema treats from sweets to popcorn and hot meals. Bar drinks and cocktails can be taken along to separate licensed screenings, so you can enjoy the cinema experience exactly as you wish.

These relaxing activities give you time to unwind and enjoy being together without rushing. You don’t need to plan a precise schedule or stress about moving from place to place. You can spend the whole day at your own pace, combine the spa and cinema on the same day, or choose just one activity and focus on it completely. The diverse restaurant offering ensures that you’ll easily find delicious food and drink when hunger or thirst strikes.

What activities are available for active adventurers during winter holiday?

If you’re looking for more speed and action in your holiday day, you’ll find plenty of energetic activities indoors. BowlCircus offers high-quality bowling entertainment with 20 excellent bowling lanes and 7 top-class billiard tables. Glow bowling brings a modern twist to traditional bowling, and the facilities are equally suitable for a trip with friends or entertaining the family. The restaurant has a diverse drinks selection and food portions, so you can spend several hours enjoying playing and good company.

Megazone laser game takes you into a futuristic world where tactics and agility decide. This indoor activity is suitable for all adventurous people regardless of age and fitness. The game is fun and engaging, and doesn’t require special experience. Olio VR in turn offers an unparalleled virtual reality experience for individuals, friends, families and teams. With top-class equipment you can explore immersive worlds and embark on exciting adventures that make you feel truly present.

Prison Island brings an adventure set in a prison environment, where you solve challenges requiring cleverness and agility through teamwork. The concept “one for all, all for one” makes the game an excellent choice for a group of friends or family who want to test their cooperation skills. Glow Golf West Coast’s 15 surprising glow mini-golf courses offer fun gameplay for everyone. Four courses are located in a horror area equipped with numerous surprising horror effects, which brings a completely new dimension to mini-golf.

All these activities are indoors, so winter weather won’t affect the success of your day. You can plan an active holiday day without worrying about weather or frost. It’s easy to move between activities, and you can combine several experiences on the same day. From the diverse restaurant options you’ll find energizing food and drink, so you have the energy to enjoy all the activities. Some of the activities are also suitable for birthday parties and other special occasions, so you can organize an unforgettable celebration during winter holiday.

How to spend a successful winter holiday day with children?

A winter holiday day for families with children succeeds when you find activities for different age groups and can combine them smoothly. Funpark by Flamingo Spa is a jungle-themed indoor play park where children can throw themselves into wild adventure. A diverse selection of different equipment enables climbing, sliding, hanging, jumping and dancing. Only imagination is the limit, and children can play monkey or run like a cheetah in a safe environment.

Free playgrounds can be found on the 1st floor of the shopping centre in two different locations. At the end of the restaurant world next to Hesburger and next to Stadium, the playgrounds offer a slide, children’s games and building blocks of different sizes. Children can build their own structures and obstacle courses, and the playgrounds are open according to the shopping centre’s opening hours. These free playgrounds are an excellent place to take a break during a shopping round or meal.

Even the youngest family members will enjoy themselves safely at Flamingo Spa & Waterpark, as the water and air temperature is +32 degrees. Cold won’t surprise you when splashing or playing water games outside the pool either. Pools and slides can be found for all ages, and you can let the children jump into the current, relax in whirlpools or test their balance on the Wibit track. Finland’s first virtual water game in the shallow end of the large pool entertains children for a long time. Pool restaurant Spa Cafe serves children’s favourites, so hunger won’t ruin the day.

With children you can combine several activities on the same day thanks to short distances. In the morning you can visit the play park, at lunch enjoy one of the many restaurants that offer children’s portions and favourites, and in the afternoon spend time at the water park.

Is a winter holiday trip to Vantaa from Helsinki or further afield worthwhile?

A winter holiday trip to Vantaa is definitely worthwhile thanks to good transport connections and comprehensive service offering. Arriving by public transport is effortless with HSL’s zone ticket and several buses within Vantaa. Stops are located a short walk away along Tasetie, Lentoasemantie and Ring Road III. From the route planner you’ll find precise route directions and stop locations, so planning the journey is easy. From the airport you can get there quickly by bus or taxi, so Vantaa is accessible even for those coming from further away.

For those arriving by car there are over 5,500 free parking spaces for five hours and spaces are available on five different levels. Parking is done using a disc, and space can certainly be found even on the busiest holiday days. Jumbo’s parking hall has a licence plate recognition system, which makes parking even smoother. For electric car drivers there are 76 charging points on different levels, so you can charge your car while spending time on activities.

The biggest advantage is that all activities, restaurants and shops are under one roof. You don’t need to spend time on transfers between different places, look for parking spaces again or plan complicated routes. You can spend the whole day indoors in the warmth, and all services are within walking distance of each other. The modern and clear floor plan makes moving around effortless, and digital information points help you find what you’re looking for.

If you want to make a whole weekend trip, Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo offers the opportunity to stay overnight on site. You can choose a room according to your mood: cosy Energy, joyful Joy, inspiring Flow or Harmony designed for adults’ own relaxation. The hotel has Green Key certification and Sustainable Travel Finland label, so you can stay overnight responsibly. The entertainment district serves with extensive opening hours, so you can spend time flexibly at your own pace from early morning to late evening. Flexible opening hours enable shopping when it suits you best.

Spending winter holiday at Jumbo offers everything you need for a successful holiday day or whole weekend trip. We combine relaxation, active adventures, children’s entertainment and diverse dining in the same place. Good transport connections and plenty of free parking make arriving easy from anywhere. When you visit us, it’s also worth exploring our extensive shop and service offering. Around 170 specialty shops, service providers and restaurant options form a diverse whole, which makes us more than a shopping centre!