VM Karting Center

In Vantaa, in the Helsinki metropolitan area, the VM Karting Center is one of the region's major indoor karting venues. The track is driven under cover, which means you can lap all year whatever the weather, on electric karts. Billed as one of the best tracks in Finland, the centre claims more than a hundred and fifty thousand visitors and offers a layout that can be driven in both directions, varying the sensations from one session to the next.

Access is open to a wide public, from families to corporate groups, with no licence or experience needed. The centre relies on a polished setup: online booking via an app, packages for teens and families, and even coaching and a driving school for those wanting to progress. You come as much for a one-off outing as to train regularly and work on your times lap after lap.

Vantaa borders Helsinki and is home to the country's international airport and to the Heureka science centre, one of the region's best-known family attractions. Well served by transport, the city is easy to reach from the capital. Indoor karting naturally finds its place here, especially when cold or rain pushes you to look for an indoor activity, a stone's throw from Helsinki. Its urban location and wide opening hours make it a handy address for a last-minute outing, on weekdays as at the weekend. Being able to reverse the track's direction changes the reference points and keeps things fresh even for regulars.