To the forest, seaside, or museums by metro?
Yes, in Espoo, you can! Whether traveling from downtown Helsinki or even further, you can explore nearby nature and sights around Espoo's archipelago in just about 30 minutes!
Find out what to do and experience at each of Espoo metro stations
Station: Keilaniemi
Admire views over Espoo's and Helsinki's seaside from the rooftop restaurant Lucy in the Sky
Spend a day practicing watersport activities at Watersport Center Laguuni or join their annual Baltic Sea Plogging challenge
Have a relaxing lunch or breakfast at Restaurant Well 7
Spend a night or organize a meeting at Heymo 1 – a hotel that encourages you to spend time in the city
Station: Aalto University (Aalto Yliopisto)
Explore local innovative breweries and tours at Olari Brewery and Fat Lizard Brewery
Treat yourself to the famous FAT menu or Fat Brunch at Restaurant Fat Lizard
Move your body along the Laajalahti trail or extend your hike to Nature House Villa Elfvik
Jump on scheduled archipelago boats to Espoo Island from Otaniemi harbor
Recharge your batteries in the seafront located Radisson Blu hotel and taste their domestic honey at the breakfast table
Join Alvar Aalto's architecture-guided tour by Aalto University or Metroretket
Station: Tapiola
Explore local shopping options, great restaurant palette, and make conscious choices at Shopping Mall Ainoa
Dive into the world of Mauri Kunnas fairytales at WeeGee Exhibition Center or enjoy the touch of modern art at EMMA -Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Spend a day with children in Leikki – Museum of Play or explore the history of jewelry at the Museum of Horology and Jewelry Kruunu
Join Espoo City Theater performances in both Finnish and English language
Discover the history and architecture of the famous Tapiola Garden and Tapiola Cultural Centre
Stay a night, come for dinner, or just admire the architectural history of the iconic Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden
Station: Urheilupuisto
Support your favorite team during annual international sports events at Metro Areena, or join some of their fairs and concerts
Station: Niittykumpu
Explore the world of metal music band Children of Bodom at their famous Bodom Bar & Sauna
Station: Matinkylä
Explore Finnish design brands and make conscious choices at the Iso Omena Shopping Mall
Enjoy a long breakfast date or brunch party at Restaurant Freja – also check out their new rooftop bar!
Taste local's favorite seaside Café – Nokkalan Majakka
Enjoy the seaside sauna in the iconic container by Löylykontti
Rent a fatbike, kayak or sup board at Natura Viva's rental point
Head to the nearby shore and test local beaches, playgrounds, or outdoor gyms
Station: Finnoo
Learn about the Vila history at Vila Rulludd – Vila Museum by KAMU
Jump on scheduled archipelago boats to Espoo Islands at Suomenoja harbor
Join Birdwatching tour in Finnoo district organized by Nature House Villa Elfvik
Station: Kaitaa
Explore the nature trail by the Hannusmetsä forest
Station: Espoonlahti
Treat yourself at Shopping Mall Lippulaiva
Take children to explore the beautiful local library - Lippulaiva Kirjasto
Station: Kivenlahti
Sweat worries away in Löylykontti Sauna in Kivenlahti District
Jump on scheduled archipelago boats to Espoo Islands at Kivenlahti harbor
+ Recharge by the seaside
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