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Enter Finland in miniature - welcome to Espoo

Here you can find stunning outdoors at Nuuksio National Park, 165 Baltic Sea islands, 95 beautiful lakes, 40km of the Waterfront Walkway, delicious cuisine, lovely people, hidden gem architecture, innovation hubs, and fascinating events!

Located just 30 minutes drive from Helsinki Airport or 15 minutes metro ride from Helsinki City Center!

Woman sitting by fire place located at Ski center
Photo: Kathrin Deter

2 Hours, Half a Day, or All Day to spare in Espoo?

Espoo is a perfect day trip destination with its location right next to the capital Helsinki and great public connections. It takes only 15-30 minutes from the capital Helsinki to enter the city of happiness and unique activities! 

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Come to explore what a vacation in the happiest country in the world can look like! 

Drone-kuva Nuuksion metsäiseltä järveltä vehreiden puiden ympäröimänä
Photo: Natura Viva

Find your Happiness in Nuuksio National Park

From southernmost Reindeer Park, over Finnish Nature Centre Haltia to stunning glamping nests and wilderness cabins! 

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Ihmisiä ruokailemassa meren rannalla olevalla terassilla. Iso purjevene ankkuroitu terassin kylkeen.
Photo: Antti Rastivo

Refresh yourself by the Seaside

The Baltic Sea, 165 islands and 45 km of Espoo Waterfront Walkway to be explored!

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Two women photographing Collection Kakkonen exhibition at Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Photo: Collection Kakkonen exhibition / EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art © Paula Virta / EMMA

Enter the City of Unique Sights & Attractions

From modern art exhibitions and the world-known Alvar Aalto architecture over Finnish design and innovations to the beauty of Finnish nature and human well-being. 

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People cycling over the bridge in forest
Photo: Natura Viva

We have something for the whole Family

You may spend hours staring at the wonderful views and nature creatures, or try out some activities!

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The magic of digital play: From checkerboarding to smart toy lovers presentation

The magic of digital play: From checkerboarding to smart toy lovers presentation

Tue 19.3.2024 15:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Karamzin's cultural moment: On the edge of life - theater performance

Karamzin's cultural moment: On the edge of life - theater performance

Wed 20.3.2024 14:00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Gift horse museum theater performance

Gift horse museum theater performance

Fri 8.3.2024 17:30 - Sat 27.4.2024 11:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Fear out - fight for creation

Fear out - fight for creation

Wed 20.3.2024 18:30 - Tue 26.3.2024 20:30
Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo
Bravo! Festival: Fabsurdia - Krepsko Theater Group

Bravo! Festival: Fabsurdia - Krepsko Theater Group

Thu 21.3.2024 18:00
Järvenperäntie 1-3, 02940 Espoo
REKO Leppävaara

REKO Leppävaara

Thu 8.2.2024 18:30 - Thu 19.9.2024 19:00
Maantienpelto, 02650 Espoo
Fat Lizard Comedy Club / March

Fat Lizard Comedy Club / March

Thu 21.3.2024 19:00
Lämpömiehenkuja 3, 02150 Espoo
A morning for the little ones at Museo Leikki

A morning for the little ones at Museo Leikki

Fri 22.3.2024 09:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
&Fest - Focus Gent: Funeral

&Fest - Focus Gent: Funeral

Fri 22.3.2024 17:00 - Sat 23.3.2024 21:00
Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
April Jazz Club: Nicole Willis with KP's Soul/Funk Unit

April Jazz Club: Nicole Willis with KP's Soul/Funk Unit

Fri 22.3.2024 19:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Mini retreat - time for YOURSELF in Nuuksio

Mini retreat - time for YOURSELF in Nuuksio

Sat 23.3.2024 09:30
02820 Solvik
Closing weekend of the box-jumping exhibition

Closing weekend of the box-jumping exhibition

Sat 23.3.2024 10:00 - Sun 24.3.2024 17:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Street Food Siesta Tapiola

Street Food Siesta Tapiola

Sat 23.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 24.3.2024 19:00
02100 Espoo
Freja's Saturday Brunch

Freja's Saturday Brunch

Sat 9.3.2024 12:00 - Sat 13.4.2024 15:00
Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
Nuuksio Reindeer Park

Nuuksio Reindeer Park

Sat 2.3.2024 12:00 - Sun 15.12.2024 16:00
Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 Espoo
Pekka Töpöhäntä

Pekka Töpöhäntä

Sat 3.2.2024 13:00 - Sat 23.3.2024 14:30
Matinraitti 17, 02230 Espoo
Aurora's Spring party!

Aurora's Spring party!

Sat 23.3.2024 14:00
Järvenperäntie 1-3, 02940 Espoo
Odd

Odd

Sat 23.3.2024 17:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Spring vibes concert

Spring vibes concert

Sat 23.3.2024 18:00
Sokerilinnantie 7, 02600 Espoo
Radalla Festival: The Moment (Earth Hour concert)

Radalla Festival: The Moment (Earth Hour concert)

Sat 23.3.2024 20:20
Kirkkopuisto 5, 02770 Espoo
Dance and Music

Dance and Music

Mon 4.3.2024 - Sun 24.3.2024
Akvarelli Ateljee Espoo, Harakantie 2, 02650 Espoo
Artist meeting at the Magic of Plants exhibition

Artist meeting at the Magic of Plants exhibition

Sun 24.3.2024 13:00
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Viiru and Pesonen

Viiru and Pesonen

Sun 24.3.2024 15:00 - Wed 27.3.2024 20:00
Theater Hevosenkenkä, Kotinäyttämö, Juhannusmäki 2, 02200 ESPOO
Mosaic from eggshells course in Kirkkonummi

Mosaic from eggshells course in Kirkkonummi

Mon 25.3.2024 17:30
Masalantie 625, 02440 Kirkkonummi
Glo Grill Kitchen Season Menu: Orange

Glo Grill Kitchen Season Menu: Orange

Mon 26.2.2024 17:00 - Tue 16.4.2024 21:00
Leppävaarankatu 1, 02600 Espoo
Finnish Nature exhibition

Finnish Nature exhibition

Sun 1.10.2023 - Tue 30.4.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
&Fest - Focus Gent: Swing

&Fest - Focus Gent: Swing

Tue 26.3.2024 19:00 - Thu 28.3.2024 21:00
Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Tapio Wirkkala – Form

Tapio Wirkkala – Form

Wed 5.10.2022 20:00 - Sun 6.10.2024 22:00
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
2024 Ice Hockey Under-18 World Cup

2024 Ice Hockey Under-18 World Cup

Thu 25.4.2024 14:00 - Sun 5.5.2024 00:00
Urheilupuistontie 3, 02120 Espoo
Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Wed 29.11.2023 17:30 - Wed 3.4.2024 17:45
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Public sauna- & winter swimming

Public sauna- & winter swimming

Wed 29.11.2023 - Sun 21.4.2024
Vesiurheilukeskus Laguuni, Keilalahdentie 8, Espoo
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Wed 1.5.2024 - Mon 30.9.2024
10160 Kopparnäs
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo

Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo

Wed 1.5.2024 - Mon 30.9.2024
Linlo, Kirkkonummi
Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Sat 1.6.2024 - Sat 31.8.2024
10160 Kopparnäs
Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Sat 18.11.2023 11:00 - Sun 7.4.2024 13:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Freja's Easter Brunch

Freja's Easter Brunch

Sat 30.3.2024 12:00
Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
An Easter event for the whole family

An Easter event for the whole family

Sat 30.3.2024 12:00
Valjakkotie 1, 02600 Espoo
Easter trots in Vermo Areena

Easter trots in Vermo Areena

Sat 30.3.2024 13:00
Valjakkotie 1, 00370 Espoo
Rent a fatbike from Matinkylä

Rent a fatbike from Matinkylä

Mon 1.1.2024 00:00 - Tue 31.12.2024 23:59
02230 Espoo
Experiments in Concretism

Experiments in Concretism

Wed 6.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 23.2.2025 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
The magic of plants - picturesque graphics

The magic of plants - picturesque graphics

Wed 13.3.2024 - Sun 19.5.2024
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Leikki's laboratory exhibition

Leikki's laboratory exhibition

Fri 13.5.2022 15:00 - Mon 2.12.2030 17:00
Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Bodom Manor's French brunch

Bodom Manor's French brunch

Sat 6.4.2024 11:00 - Sun 21.4.2024 16:00
Bodominkuja 7, 02940 Espoo
Kuskit Company: Unikuskit

Kuskit Company: Unikuskit

Wed 3.4.2024 18:00
Järvenperäntie 1-3, 02940 Espoo
Aaron Koskelainen Stampede & Jani Jokinen Quintet

Aaron Koskelainen Stampede & Jani Jokinen Quintet

Wed 3.4.2024 18:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Bryk & Wirkkala viewing warehouse

Bryk & Wirkkala viewing warehouse

Sat 1.9.2018 11:00 - Tue 1.1.2030 17:00
EMMA- Museum of Modern Art, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Sun 1.1.2023 00:00 - Tue 31.12.2024 23:59
Korpilammentie 5, 02970 Espoo
Boreal civilzations – Relationship with nature and forest traditions

Boreal civilzations – Relationship with nature and forest traditions

Tue 23.1.2024 10:00 - Sun 7.4.2024 17:00
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Comedy bubble: Stand Up – spring 2024

Comedy bubble: Stand Up – spring 2024

Thu 4.4.2024 19:00 - Thu 9.5.2024 21:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Tschabalala Self: Around the Way

Tschabalala Self: Around the Way

Wed 8.5.2024 11:00 - Sun 4.5.2025 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Tapiola Sinfonietta: Marzi Nyman on the Stage of Kupla

Tapiola Sinfonietta: Marzi Nyman on the Stage of Kupla

Fri 5.4.2024 19:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Monika Sosnowska: An Order Apart

Monika Sosnowska: An Order Apart

Wed 6.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 15.12.2024 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Outdoor Saturdays at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre 2024

Outdoor Saturdays at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre 2024

Sat 6.1.2024 10:00 - Sat 7.12.2024 18:00
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
TOUCH: SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION ART COLLECTION EXHIBITION

TOUCH: SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION ART COLLECTION EXHIBITION

Wed 26.6.2019 11:00 - Sun 3.2.2030 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Exhibition: Chorus sinensis

Exhibition: Chorus sinensis

Fri 15.3.2024 17:00 - Sun 1.9.2024 20:00
Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland

From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland

Wed 17.4.2024 - Sun 22.3.2026
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
A fairytale moment in the badger forest

A fairytale moment in the badger forest

Sun 7.1.2024 11:00 - Sun 5.5.2024 11:20
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Freja's Mussel Weeks 12.-30.3.

Freja's Mussel Weeks 12.-30.3.

Tue 12.3.2024 - Sat 30.3.2024
Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
Rule of law Espoo

Rule of law Espoo

Mon 8.4.2024 19:00 - Wed 8.5.2024 21:00
& Espoon Theater, Revontulentie 8, 02100 Espoo
Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together - Mari Kätkä

Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together - Mari Kätkä

Tue 13.2.2024 15:00 - Tue 14.5.2024 15:50
Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Wine evenings at Restaurant Villa Lilla

Wine evenings at Restaurant Villa Lilla

Wed 7.2.2024 18:00 - Wed 8.5.2024 20:00
Laturinkuja 10, 02650 Espoo
April Jazz Club: Simon Zion & Ville Luukkonen Trio

April Jazz Club: Simon Zion & Ville Luukkonen Trio

Fri 12.4.2024 18:00
Tapionaukio 3, Espoo
Three Coverbands at Kupla

Three Coverbands at Kupla

Fri 12.4.2024 18:30
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Laajalahti bird tour from Villa Elfvik

Laajalahti bird tour from Villa Elfvik

Sat 13.4.2024 08:00
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Welcome back - a birding trip for the whole family to Laajalahti

Welcome back - a birding trip for the whole family to Laajalahti

Sun 14.4.2024 10:30
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Karamzin's cultural moment: Tapio Liinoja and Olli Ahvenlahti

Karamzin's cultural moment: Tapio Liinoja and Olli Ahvenlahti

Wed 17.4.2024 14:00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Bird trip to Finnoo

Bird trip to Finnoo

Wed 17.4.2024 18:00
Suomenlahdentie, Espoo
Kupla Spring Fling Burlesque & Drag

Kupla Spring Fling Burlesque & Drag

Fri 19.4.2024 19:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Art & Wine Staycation

Art & Wine Staycation

Sat 17.2.2024 - Sun 21.4.2024
Hanasaari – Hanaholmen, Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
Laajalahti bird tour from Otaniemi

Laajalahti bird tour from Otaniemi

Sat 20.4.2024 18:00
Konemiehentie 2, 02150 Espoo
ESPOO'S FAMOUS MANSIONS AND PEOPLE

ESPOO'S FAMOUS MANSIONS AND PEOPLE

Tue 23.4.2024 09:30
Bodomintie 37, 02740 Espoo
Villain and Constable Kerttu

Villain and Constable Kerttu

Wed 24.4.2024 10:00 - Sun 19.5.2024 17:00
Theater Hevosenkenkä, Kotinäyttämö, Juhannusmäki 2, 02200 ESPOO
May Day brunch of Bodom Manor

May Day brunch of Bodom Manor

Wed 1.5.2024 11:00
Bodominkuja 7, 02940 Espoo
May Day Brunch at GLO Hotel Sello

May Day Brunch at GLO Hotel Sello

Wed 1.5.2024 12:00
Leppävaarankatu 1, 02600 Espoo
Bodom Team

Bodom Team

Fri 3.5.2024 13:45
Savupirtintie, 02740 Espoo
Creativity Saturday: Seascapes - drawing workshop

Creativity Saturday: Seascapes - drawing workshop

Sat 4.5.2024 10:00
Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
Bodom Trail

Bodom Trail

Sat 4.5.2024 10:00
Savupirtintie, 02740 Espoo
Laajalahti bird tour from Villa Elfvik

Laajalahti bird tour from Villa Elfvik

Sat 4.5.2024 18:00
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
ZinZingen: And I'm not afraid of this world - Eurovision show

ZinZingen: And I'm not afraid of this world - Eurovision show

Sun 5.5.2024 16:00
Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Excursion to Hanikka nature trail

Excursion to Hanikka nature trail

Thu 9.5.2024 09:00
Suvisaarentie 9, 02380 Espoo
April Jazz Club: Sam Ospovat Expressive Olympics

April Jazz Club: Sam Ospovat Expressive Olympics

Fri 10.5.2024 18:00
Kauppamiehentie 7, 02100 Espoo
Orienteering Championship sprint and World Ranking Event in Espoo

Orienteering Championship sprint and World Ranking Event in Espoo

Sat 11.5.2024 10:00
Espoon Suunta, Kylänvanhimmanpiha 7, 02210 Espoo
Outdoor Flea Market in Haltia

Outdoor Flea Market in Haltia

Sat 11.5.2024 11:00
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Painting graphics workshop

Painting graphics workshop

Sat 11.5.2024 13:00
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Mother's Day Brunch at Glo Hotel Sello

Mother's Day Brunch at Glo Hotel Sello

Sun 12.5.2024 12:00
Leppävaarankatu 1, 02600 Espoo
Duruflé: Requiem

Duruflé: Requiem

Thu 16.5.2024 19:00
Kirkkopolku 6, 02100 Espoo
April Jazz Club: KP's Soul/Funk Unit feat BESS

April Jazz Club: KP's Soul/Funk Unit feat BESS

Fri 17.5.2024 18:00
Tapionaukio 3, Espoo
Gravel Primavera

Gravel Primavera

Sat 18.5.2024 09:00
Breakaway CC, Backby Manor, Bodomintie 37, 02740 Espoo
Evening singing trip to Iso Huopalahti

Evening singing trip to Iso Huopalahti

Sat 18.5.2024 20:00
Tarvonsalmenkatu 2, 02600 Espoo
Waterfront Walkway Day

Waterfront Walkway Day

Sat 25.5.2024 14:00
Haukilahden uimaranta, Espoo
Night singer trip to Iso Huopalahti

Night singer trip to Iso Huopalahti

Sat 25.5.2024 21:00
Tarvonsalmenkatu 2, 02600 Espoo
Mind, Body & Nature - 1 day to reconnect

Mind, Body & Nature - 1 day to reconnect

Sun 26.5.2024 09:00 - Sun 1.9.2024 15:30
Linlo, Kirkkonummi
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