Finland Bucket List but make it Espoo - Spring/Summer

Discover the Best Things to Do in Espoo This Spring/Summer – and Tick Off Your Finland Bucket List!

Looking for the ultimate 'What to do, see and experience' spring/ summer guide for destination Espoo? You're in the right place! 

In this article, we've gathered 25 must-do activities that will help you explore the city, connect with local culture, and maybe even discover your inner Finn. From nature adventures to cultural gems, let's discover what makes Espoo a top spring/summer destination while ticking off your Finland Bucket List. 

You can also pick up the Bucket List card from Espoo Tourist Information Points and local hotels, or order it through the website form (delivery is only within Finland).

Try unique water activities and relax at the Watersport Center Laguuni

Have a memorable Finnish cottage experience with your friends or family

Test your fitness and patience at Treetop Adventure Huippu

Enjoy lunch, dinner, or a day cruise on the Baltic Sea

Get nostalgic at Leikki – The Museum of Play

Fall in love with modern art at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art

Explore or swim in at least one of the 95 lakes in Espoo

Bike and boat along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway

Meet and greet reindeer at Nuuksio Reindeer Park

Taste traditional cinnamon buns at local cafés

Try outdoor cooking with a wilderness chef

There is an unwritten rule that food made outdoors always tastes better. In Finland, one of the most traditional ways of cooking is using open fire. You will find many outdoor cooking shelters and campfires around Finland’s National Parks and recreational areas, where you are more than welcome to put your skills to use and prepare from pancakes to dishes inspired by Michelin-star chefs. 

See artificial northern lights at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia

Attend a local event – find one at Visit Espoo Event Calendar

Pamper yourself at a spa hotel or local public sauna

Taking time off is an essential part of the Finnish lifestyle and happiness. Whether you choose to pamper yourself in a spa area in one of the local hotels or come for a public sauna session, you will be one step closer to finding the inner Finn.

Spend a day exploring one of five Espoo islands accessible by public boats

Walk a section of the 40 km long Espoo Waterfront Walkway

Join a kayaking, canoeing, or cycling tour guided by Natura Viva

Have a good night’s sleep in one of Espoo’s city hotels

Meet sheep at the Archipelago Museum Pentala

Enjoy lunch or dinner on a restaurant’s summer terrace

Have a unique stay in one of Espoo’s glamping sites

Enjoy Finns’ favorite filter coffee at a local café

Discover a local Finnish brand store or browse second-hand shops

Take bus 245 for a hiking day trip to Nuuksio National Park

Hero Image: Visit Espoo / Natura Viva