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Day Trips

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Explore Finland in miniature - welcome to 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 by metro, train, or bus from Helsinki City Center or 30 minutes from Helsinki Airport to enter the city happiness.

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Sky view over Otaniemi area

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Keilaniemi office hub draped in pink sunset

Things to do around Keilaniemi area

2-3 hours to spare?

Naiset kuvaavat kännykällä taideteosseinää EMMA-museossa.

2-3 hours to spare for Culture Lovers

Even if you have limited time for your visit to Espoo, you can experience plenty of amazing cultural sights and experiences, located just 20 minutes by metro or local train ride from the capital, Helsinki! Let's have a look at our recommendations!

Dron view of a person SUPboarding

2-3 hours to spare for Active Travelers

If you love to thrive and be active during your holiday and would love to experience the city of unique activities and experiences but have only limited time, We've got you covered! Here are our tips for activities that will take at most 2-3 hours to complete.

Half day in Espoo?

cooking by the fire soup for starters

Learn cooking by the fire with our wilderness chef

In Finland, the most traditional way of cooking is using open fire for cooking. Our...

Culinary experience

Food experience

Iso puinen rakennus luonnon keskellä kesällä

Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre

The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is a gateway to the Nuuksio National Park and to all...

Museums galleries

Family activity

Tourist information

Wellbeing from nature

Kuvassa lasi- ja keramiikkataidetta esittelevän Collection Kakkosen näyttelytila.

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art presents a cross-section of Finnish and international...

Finnish design fashion

Museums galleries

Waterpark in Keilaniemi

Finland’s first giant water park floating on the sea is located in Keilaniemi in Espoo!...

Water activities

A group fatbiking in nature

Fatbike Rental in Matinkylä

From Natura Viva's Paddling Point in Matinkylä you can easily cycle to both Espoo Central...

Cycling mountain biking

Nature excursion

If wanted we can bake traditional Finnish buns together

Food trip in Espoo

Espoo is the brewery city of Finland. Together with the breweries Espoo is well-known for...

Breweries distilleries

Culinary experience

Food experience

Lunch and brunch

Vegetarian vegan

All Day in Espoo?

Sausage and potatoes salad

Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo

Linlo is the perfect place to escape and forget your watch for a day. The island's...

Nature excursion

Coast archipelago

Family activity

Hawk Nest sauna

Hawk Nest Sauna in Nuuksio National Park

Visit Hawk Nest sauna in Nuuksio's Haukkalampi! The terrace of Hawk Nest sauna overlooks...

Sauna experience

Experience the Western Archipelago Route

FRS Finland Oy operates Helsinki’s newest route between Nokkalan majakka and Kalasatama...

Coast archipelago

Cruises ferries

Family activity

Sightseeing tours

Visit the nearby area of Kirkkonummi

Espoo's neighbour Kirkkonummi surprises with the diversity and beauty of its nature on land and at sea!

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