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Go for one day from Helsinki if you want lake trails and Nuuksio's edge; skip as a base unless you have a car and two nights.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug for lakes and trails; Dec–Mar for skiing
- avoid Nov (dark, wet, little open); late Apr if you want snow
- Airport
- HEL
- Nights
- 1–2
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Vihti is a rural municipality about 50 km northwest of Helsinki, split between the service town of Nummela (roughly half the population, most shops and restaurants) and the older parish village Vihti kk, 10 km apart. Nature is the draw: nearly 100 lakes, the western edge of Nuuksio National Park, and marked trails. Without a car you can still reach both towns by bus, but the best sights sit in the countryside between them.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vihti, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Finland-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies.Finland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Finland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected; round up for great service.Finland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Finland-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
- RestroomsFree in libraries, malls and many stations; some charge €1 (≈ US$2) by card.Finland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance (all emergencies) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close Mondays; many summer cafés and island services open only June–August.Finland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHEL Helsinki-Vantaa (Bus or train to Helsinki Kamppi, then a long-distance bus to Nummela; about 1.5–2 h total (check)).
- Getting aroundBoth Nummela and Vihti kk are walkable in themselves, but they are 10 km apart and the rural sights are further out.Both Nummela and Vihti kk are walkable in themselves, but they are 6.2 mi apart and the rural sights are further out.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a bun in a café€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Street or quick mealPizza or kebab main€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- BeerDraught pint in a Nummela pub€6.50–7 (≈ US$8–9)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within Vihti€3.50 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedCamp or course-centre bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HEL Helsinki-Vantaa (Bus or train to Helsinki Kamppi, then a long-distance bus to Nummela; about 1.5–2 h total (check))
Weather and climate
Vihti: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C27°F
−9°C16°F
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Feb
−3°C27°F
−10°C14°F
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Mar
2°C36°F
−6°C21°F
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Apr
8°C46°F
−1°C30°F
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May
15°C59°F
4°C39°F
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Jun
20°C68°F
9°C48°F
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Jul
22°C72°F
12°C54°F
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Aug
20°C68°F
11°C52°F
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Sep
14°C57°F
6°C43°F
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Oct
8°C46°F
2°C36°F
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Nov
2°C36°F
−3°C27°F
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Dec
−1°C30°F
−7°C19°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Both Nummela and Vihti kk are walkable in themselves, but they are 10 km apart and the rural sights are further out. About 20 buses a day link the two towns (€3.50 one way, two hours of transfer time included). Buses to small settlements are infrequent and most frequent on school days, so check timetables before you commit. Taxis run under the Lähitaksi brand; the main stand is at Nummela bus station. A car makes the area far easier.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nuuksio National Park
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h from Nummela
Bus to Tervalampi or Veikkola, then about 2.5 km on foot to the trailheadsBus to Tervalampi or Veikkola, then about 1.6 mi on foot to the trailheads
Free entry; the western side of the park is closest to Vihti.
Helsinki
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Long-distance bus from Kamppi in the other direction; buses run from Nummela
€10 one way from Helsinki, no supplements; keep your ticket for transfers.
Lohja
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Bus from Nummela, about 15 connections a day
€3.50 one way; mine museum and medieval church.
Karkkila
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus from Nummela along Highway 2
Small town; only worth it if you are heading north anyway.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nummela
Municipality seat and transport hub: bus station, hypermarkets, most restaurants and bars, a few guest rooms.
Vihti kk (parish village)
Smaller and more historical; museum, church ruins on the lake cape, supermarket, one guesthouse.
Ojakkala and Otalampi
Village stays near the ski centre and Puuhapark; very limited food and shops, car useful.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus Helsinki Kamppi → Nummela, one way2 × €10 | €20 |
| Bus Nummela → Vihti kk, one way2 × €4 | €7 |
| Vihti Ski Center day pass2 × €38 · check | €76 |
| Puuhapark entry2 × €24 · check | €48 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €221 per person per day, bed included | €441≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to and from Helsinki excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a bun in a café | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Pizza or kebab main | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Chinese main (Heng Feng, Nummela) | from €13 (≈ US$16) |
| Draught pint in a Nummela pub | €6.50–7 (≈ US$8–9) |
| Bus ride within Vihti | €3.50 (≈ US$5) |
| Bus from Helsinki to Nummela | €10 (≈ US$12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances between sights are long: Nummela to Vihti kk is about 10 km, and Nuuksio entry points need a further 2.5 km on foot from the bus stop.Distances between sights are long: Nummela to Vihti kk is about 6.2 mi, and Nuuksio entry points need a further 1.6 mi on foot from the bus stop.
- Countryside buses are sparse and thin out on weekends and school holidays.
- There are no currency exchanges in Vihti; cards are accepted almost everywhere and there are six ATMs (four in Nummela, two in Vihti kk).
- Weekend nights in Nummela can make taxis scarce.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance (all emergencies)
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Tähän osoitteeseen, kiitosTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
No embassies in Vihti; most are in Helsinki (about 1 h by bus).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Helsinki Kamppi → Nummela, bus: €10 (≈ US$12), about 1 h (check)
- Nummela → Vihti kk, bus: €3.50 (≈ US$5), about 20 min, two hours of transfer time included (check)
- Nummela → Lohja, bus: €3.50 (≈ US$5), about 40–50 min (check)
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hay)
- Kiitos — Thank you (kee-toss)
- Yksi lippu Nummelaan, kiitos — One ticket to Nummela, please (ook-si lip-poo noom-meh-laan, kee-toss)
- Voinko maksaa kortilla? — Can I pay by card? (voyn-ko mak-saa kor-til-la)
- Missä on bussipysäkki? — Where is the bus stop? (mis-sa on boos-si-puu-sak-ki)
- Puhutteko englantia? — Do you speak English? (poo-hoot-teh-ko eng-lan-ti-a)
Cards work almost everywhere; there are no currency exchanges in Vihti.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vihti. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug for lakes and trails; Dec–Mar for skiing · avoid Nov (dark, wet, little open); late Apr if you want snow · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HEL: last bus from Kamppi to Nummela field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Nummela centre, Vihti kk, Ojakkala ski and park area, Nuuksio western trailheads.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (St Bridget's ruins, Vihti Museum, Vihti Ski Center, Puuhapark) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures so gates A–D can go green: summer lake days, winter ski days, festival weekends.
Sources
- officialVihti municipality
- officialVisit Vihti
- officialVihti Ski Center
- officialPuuhapark
- officialSalmi Recreation Area (Uuvi)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Vihti, revision 5302229 (CC BY-SA 4.0)