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Welcome to Espoo, where 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!

Espoo - Nothing to Prove. Everything to Feel.

Espoo is a place where travel is not a performance.
Here, you don’t collect sights or rush from one place to another.

Nature, culture and experiences are genuinely close,
rooted in everyday Finnish life and Nordic calm,
leaving time not for travelling, but for experiencing and being present.

A national park and an archipelago, culture, events and quiet time in nature can all be experienced year-round, at your own pace.

In Espoo, happiness doesn’t require performance.
Here, you are free to choose your own path and your own rhythm.

Woman walking nature path in forest during golden hour with wooden tower in front of her
Photo: Visit Espoo / 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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Espoo is a Sustainable Travel Finland - certified destination

In 2024, Visit Finland awarded Espoo the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) destination label as a recognition of Visit Espoo's and the local businesses' commitment to developing and continuously promoting sustainable tourism.

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In Espoo, we believe that traveling belongs to everyone.