Kauniainen, Espoo

Name: Kauniainen
Address: Espoo, Finland

#32 among attractions in Espoo

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Kauniainen is a small town and a municipality of 10,401 inhabitants in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland. It is surrounded by the City of Espoo, in the Capital Region of Greater Helsinki. Kauniainen was founded by a corporation in 1906, AB Grankulla, that parcelled land and created a suburb for villas; Kauniainen received the status of a market town in 1920, the Finnish name in 1949, and the title of kaupunki in 1972. ()

Alternative names: City rights: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 60°12'53"N, 24°43'36"E

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Kauniainen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grani, Suur-Leppävaara, Sepänkylä, Lippajärvi.

~1600 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grani, Espoo
8 min walk • Grani, nestled in the heart of Espoo, Finland, is a vibrant shopping center catering to the needs of locals and visitors alike. This modern retail hub is strategically located in the Kauniainen area, serving as a convenient spot for shopping, dining, and socializing.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Suur-Leppävaara, Espoo
34 min walk • Suur-Leppävaara, a significant district located within the city of Espoo, Finland, stands as a testament to the region's growth and urban development. This area, which encompasses several neighborhoods including Leppävaara, Karakallio, and Kilo, is a central hub...
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Sepänkylä, Espoo
19 min walk • Sepänkylä or Smedsby is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Lippajärvi, Espoo
28 min walk • Lippajärvi or Klappträsk is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland.
~1430 ftS
60°12'39"N • 24°43'33"E
Kauniaisten kaupunginkirjasto, Espoo
7 min walk • Library
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Henttaa, Espoo
27 min walk • Henttaa is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Swimming
Kauniaisten Keskuskenttä, Espoo
15 min walk • Grankulla IFK, or GrIFK as the name is commonly abbreviated, is a Finnish sports club from the city of Kauniainen. The club was formed in 1925 and the main activities covered are football, ice-hockey, handball and floorball.