The recreational area Oittaa, located at the southern end of Lake Bodom, offers multiple outdoor activities for the whole family. You will find there, from the equipment rental, over kilometers of cross-country skiing trails, and the most popular beach in Espoo to heated sauna sessions and adventure minigolf.
Besides that, you can enjoy a 4,4 km long outdoor trail for jogging and cross-country skiing during winter. You can also follow a shorter - 2,2 km nature trail for lighter exercise. Orienteering enthusiasts can enjoy fixed orienteering points in the area and its surroundings.
First of all, how do you get there?
Whether arriving from different locations in Espoo or from Helsinki City Center, you can hop on the HSL public transport and come by bus 246 (or 246K) from Espoo Center (also known as Espoon Keskus or Espoo Asema). From Helsinki City Center, you will need to hop on the local train first to Espoo Center and change to bus 246 from there. The bus stop Oittaanranta is situated a few meters from the Oittaa Recreational Area and the car parking lot. When arriving from Helsinki City Centre, you will need an ABC ticket, and from Espoo's locations, you need a BC ticket to reach the area.
Services
- Angry Birds playground for children (all year round)
- Sauna (all year round, tickets can be purchased from Oittaa Restaurant)
- Toilets (all year round)
- Oittaa Restaurant
- 2x Outdoor gym (free of charge, all year round)
- Frisbee Golf park (area for children/warm up, range area, and 18-hole Kalliömetsä Frisbee Golf course)
- The outdoor cooking area is located on the opposite side of the parking area, and an additional outdoor cooking space can be found near the Oittaa running route.
Note: The Oittaa Camping Site is permanently closed, and camping in the area is not permitted.
Summer season (May-September)
- Adventure minigolf
- Roller skiing equipment rental HiihtoCenter
- Rowing boat rental HiihtoCenter
- Kayak rental HiihtoCenter
- Canoe rental HiihtoCenter
- SUP board rental Hiihtocenter
- E-bike rental HiihtoCenter (for adults and children)
- Frisbee Golf equipment rental HiihtoCenter
- Changing rooms and showers
- Beach Volleyball fields
Winter season (November-April)
- Cross-country skiing equipment rental HiihtoCenter
- Cross-country skiing classes and guided lessons
- Ice Skating (long distance) equipment rental HiihtoCenter
- Sledding equipment rental for children HiihtoCenter
Nearby, around the lake
- Backby Manor Hotel (with sauna, pool, and jacuzzi included in the stay)
- Backby Manor House Restaurant (open all year round without a reservation)
- Car Museum (open during the summer season only)
- Master Golf
- Marketta Park = permanent garden and exhibition on landscaping (free entry, open all year round)
Oittaa's Hiking and Jogging Trails
Oittaa Nature Trail (1,8 km) = The Oittaa Nature Trail is about 1,8 km. The landscape is spruce-dominated, but the coastal forest and black alder mire near Lake Bodom provide variation to the terrain. Along the trail are information boards containing information about the surrounding nature. The starting point is next to the main building of the Oittaa Manor, and the trail is marked with yellow signs. The trail is easy to follow. However, a rocky slope towards the end is fitted with steps for easier access. Otherwise, this nice circle trail is suitable for the whole family.
Explore the trail with an online map
Oittaa Running Route (2,4 -10,1km) = A circle trail running route with different length options - 2,4 km; 4,7km; 6,4 km; and 10,1 km. During winter, part of the trail is transformed into a cross-country skiing track.
Oittaa Sporting Route (4,6 km) = A circle route that partly overlaps with the above-mentioned Oittaa Running Route. There is one cooking shelter spot located by the route.
Connecting Trail Oittaa - Espoo Central Park (8 km) = An 8 km long connecting trail to Espoo Central Park, where more hiking and jogging routes are available. Note: This trail is not a loop; therefore, you need to return on the same trail or by an alternative means of transportation.
Connecting Route Oittaa - Pirttimäki (5-8 km) = A 5 km long connecting trail to Pirttimäki Recreational Area, where more hiking and jogging routes are available. Note: This trail is not a loop; therefore, you need to return on the same trail or by an alternative means of transportation (e.g, bus 246). The 5 km-long trail is to reach the Pirttimäki hiking trails. To reach the Pirttimäki parking area and bus stop, the trail is about 8 km long.
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