Welcome to Finland in Miniature
Located just 15-30 minutes from Helsinki capital by public transport, all families can enjoy several great activities and sights from the famous Nuuksio National Park, 165 Baltic Sea islands, over 40km long Espoo Waterfront Walkway, 95 beautiful lakes, delicious cuisine, lovely people, hidden gem architecture and culture to plenty of family-friendly activities.
How to arrive and get around Espoo
Whether you arrive by plane to Helsinki Airport or by ferry to one of Helsinki ports, you can reach Espoo conveniently within 15-30 minutes by public transportation as well as with your own or rental car or taxi. Espoo is well connected with Helsinki capital by highways, metro, light rail, local train, and CityBikes.
When is the best time for families to visit Espoo?
All year round!
During the winter season, families with children can enjoy from ski lessons in alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding hills, snowshoeing hikes, and winter picnics to indoor activities such as visiting and playing through interactive exhibitions in one of Espoo's museums.
Spring season is perfect for visiting petting farms, outdoor picnics, museums, day trips to Nuuksio National Park, or exploring playgrounds along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway.
Long days during the summer season are inviting for exploring 5 local islands accessible by scheduled public boat, having summer adventures in Huippu Adventure Park or Water Sports Centre Laguuni, or exploring sandy beaches by both the Baltic Sea or one of 95 lakes located in Espoo.
Autumn brings the beautiful autumn foliage, which is best enjoyed outdoors. Families can join mushroom- and berry-picking guided tours, as well as outdoor cooking, or just relax in one of the family-friendly spa hotels.
Family-Friendly events
Huisk huisk - May Day decorations workshop
Acts of nature! - an event for the whole family
Craft workshop in Museum Leikki
Gift horse museum theater performance
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
The opening of the adventure park Huippu's summer season
Vasantotsav 2024:YATRA
Villain and Constable Kerttu
May Day flea market
Vappunen!- May Day Festival
Adventure Golf Oittaa - season opening
May Day brunch - Freesi Cafe
The Riddle of the Lost Dance | An exercise adventure
The open doors of Sinebrychoff's villa
May the 4th day at Museum Leikki
Outdoor Saturdays at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre 2024
Kari Asikainen: Merelle watercolor exhibition.
A fairytale moment in the badger forest
Aikido spring 2024 basics course
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo
Sports day of dreams / Open doors in Solvalla
Skating and ringette schools for girls aged 2-10
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
Magic in a dough form - art workshop
Finnish Nature exhibition
Adventure golf - On Mother's Day, moms play for free
Adventure park Huippu - On Mother's Day, we lift mothers up!
Haukanpesä sauna - take a soak in nature!
Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
Treasure hunt for children - Adventure Park Huippu
Futuro house
Cutting board vonkale's organic art trail
Spring in Träskända
Waterfront Walkway Day
On Godparent's Day, a free adventure - Huippu
Demo summer camps in Espoo
#funtogether summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Mankkaa
#funtogether summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Nöykkiö
NouX Outdoor Camp 2024
Nordic Adventure with Reindeers
Exercise and sport testing summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Mankkaa
Exercise and sport testing summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Nöykkiö
Canoeing in Nuuksio - Lake Kattilajärvi
Glims' Animal Days
Summer camp festivals summer camps for 9-12 year olds in Mankkaa
Summer camp festivals day camp for 9-12 year olds in Nöykkiö
Summer camp festivals summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Haukilahti
On Family Day, everyone goes on an adventure with discount prices
Magic and science! summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Mankkaa
Magic and science! summer camp for 9-12 year olds in Haukilahti
Magic and science! summer camp for 9-12 year olds Nöykkiö
Nature camps in Villa Elfvik and elsewhere in the Uusimaa region
Discover canoeing in Nuuksio National Park!
Family-friendly Sights & Attractions
Immerse your family in the stunning natural beauty of Kirkkonummi
Explore the picturesque coastal area of Porkkalanniemi, where you can enjoy scenic walks, have picnics, and admire the breathtaking views of the sea, or join the Kirkkonummi Adventure for children with 19 different stops and tasks along the way! The neighborhood municipality of Kirkkonummi is located right next to Espoo's seaside with a great public transportation connection from Espoo and Helsinki!
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