Helsinki and Vantaa, the neighbouring municipality to the north, are divided by the Vantaanjoki river. Two pedestrian and cycle bridges cross the river: one by the Pitkäkoski rapids and one south of the Haltiala Farm. Bus 600 stop near the second of these bridges (Koetilankatu stop), from where there is a short walk of around 1 kilometre to Haltiala Farm.
The Haltiala name also refers to the old manor house at Haltiala Farm, which is owned by the City of Helsinki. There are five protected nature reserve areas on the farm’s land, which once formed part of Tuomarinkylä Manor.