Mosques • Vantaa

Vantaa, the fourth-largest city in Finland, is home to a diverse Muslim population served by several prayer places within and near its borders. The most prominent listed mosque in Vantaa is Alshifa Koivukylän Moskeija, located at Rautkallionkatu 3 in the Koivukylä district, just 3.5 km from the city center. This mosque, also listed as Alshifa Koivukyla Mosque, provides a local prayer space for residents in the eastern part of the city. Additionally, the mapped records show that the majority of nearby prayer places are situated in the neighboring capital Helsinki, reflecting the regional distribution of Islamic centers across the Helsinki metropolitan area.

In Helsinki, several mosques are listed within a 5–14 km radius from Vantaa, including the Bangladesh Islamic Cultural Center (BICC) at Malminkaari 9 A, Al Safa Mosque at Kontulankaari 1, and Bangladesh Kendrio Masjid at Laippatie 11. Further west, the Bosnian Islamic Community and Al-Taqwa Mosque are located in the Vanhakaupunki and Pitäjänmäki areas respectively, while Ahl Al-Sunnah Wal-Jama`ah Mosque is in the Vuosaari district. The Al-Iman Mosque appears multiple times with addresses in Munkkiniemi, indicating a well-established prayer place in that Helsinki neighborhood. These listings show that Muslims in Vantaa have access to a network of mosques and prayer rooms across the capital region, particularly in districts such as Kontula, Vuosaari, and Munkkiniemi.

Beyond Helsinki, the data includes mosques in Espoo and Porvoo. In Espoo, the Bukhari Mosque at Kirvuntie 22, Al-Nuur Mosque (Islamic Community of Espoo) at Kirstinharju 1-3, and the Albanian Mosque at Asemakuja 3 serve the western suburbs. The farthest listed mosque is مسجد الرحمن- Ar-rahmaan Moskeja in Porvoo, 37.5 km away, indicating that while Vantaa itself has limited mapped prayer places, the surrounding cities provide additional options. This overview helps Muslims living in or visiting Vantaa understand the implantation of prayer places across the region, with the most convenient options in Koivukylä and nearby Helsinki districts.

When visiting any mosque, verify the address and distance from your location, as some listings may be in neighboring cities. Contact information such as phone numbers or websites is not provided in the current data. It is advisable to check directly with the mosque for prayer times, facilities, and any specific access requirements. The distances listed are approximate and based on available records.