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Enter the city of Experiences

Whether staying a couple of hours or weeks in Espoo, you can always find unique sights, attractions, and stories behind them. From modern art exhibitions and the world-known Alvar Aalto architecture over Finnish design and innovations to the beauty of Finnish nature and human well-being. 

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Lapset istuvat vierekkäin käsi toisen hartialla valkovuokkoniityllä.

Espoo Top 50 Attractions

Kivenlahti Metro Station

Espoo's Sights by Metro

Aalto-yliopiston Kandidaattikeskus ulkoapäin kesämaisemassa.

Architecture Gems of Espoo

Your Bucket-list Sights & Attractions

Attraction
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...
Architecture
Creative arts
Finnish design fashion
Museums galleries
Attraction
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
Event venue
Attraction
Aerial photo of Hanaholmen

Hanaholmen – the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre

Hanaholmen – the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre works to develop co-operation between...
Architecture
Creative arts
Events festivals
Finnish design fashion
Museums galleries
Attraction

Leikki – the Museum of Play

Located in the yard of the Exhibition Centre WeeGee in Tapiola, Espoo, the museum Leikki...
Indoor playground
Museums galleries
Childrens attraction
Family activity
Attraction
Tarvaspää atelier and fireweeds

Gallen-Kallela Museum

The Gallen-Kallela Museum is located at Laajalahti, Espoo. Museum building Tarvaspää was...
Architecture
Creative arts
Cultural heritage
Museums galleries
Historical sites
Parks gardens
Attraction
Futuro House (no. 001) at the backyard of the WeeGee House, door open.

Futuro House (no. 001)

The Futuro is a plastic house designed by architect Matti Suuronen (1933–2013)....
Architecture
Finnish design fashion
History
Museums galleries
Other attraction
Attraction

Finnish Museum of Horology and Jewellery Kruunu

The Kruunu Museum provides a look into the world of time pieces and jewellery with...
Creative arts
Cultural heritage
History
Museums galleries
Attraction

Espoo Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise

Espoo has 58 km of shoreline and 165 islands! In addition to beautiful landscapes, the...
Coast archipelago
Cruises ferries
Family activity
Sightseeing tours
Attraction
Espoon kulttuurikeskus iltavalaistuksessa.

Espoo Cultural Centre

Espoo Cultural Centre is Espoo’s main events venue, hosting up to 600 events annually...
Event venue
Architecture
Events festivals
Music
Theater
Other performance arts

Current Exhibitions you shouldn't miss

Attraction
Children wearing pirate costumes and playing in Mauri Kunnas Exhibition's sea theamed area.

Mauri Kunnas Exhibition

The Mauri Kunnas exhibition has something to see and experience for the whole family! If...
Museums galleries
Childrens attraction
Family activity
Guided service
School visit
Attraction

Kenya Revisited - Exhibition from 11th March 2023 to 28th January 2024

How did a Finnish artist experience British East Africa on 1909? How does a modern-day...
Architecture
Creative arts
Cultural heritage
History
Museums galleries
Attraction
WeeGee house's back facade, with Futuro house showing partly in the picture.

WeeGee House by Professor Aarno Ruusuvuori (1924–1992)

Designed by Professor Aarno Ruusuvuori (1924–1992), the former Weilin&Göös printing...
Architecture
Finnish design fashion
History
Museums galleries
Guided service
Attraction
Nubben 100-exhibition

Gallery Hanaholmen

Gallery Hanaholmen is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. No entrance fee. We present the...
Other indoor activities
Museums galleries
Attraction
Kuvassa Kannusali ja lavalla flyygeli.

Kannusali

Kannusali’s diverse programme offers high-quality cultural experiences from various sides...
Event venue
Events festivals
Music
Attraction
Paintings by Jyrki Setälä and Anne Ovaska in a bright gallery space in May 2023

Aarni Contemporary Art Gallery

Galleria Aarni is a contemporary art gallery. It is located on the third floor of the...
Creative arts
Museums galleries

Experience more through Guided Tours and local stories

Experience
Iso puinen rakennus tien vieressä iltavalaistuksessa

Haltia – The Pearl of Architecture

Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre is the first public building in Finland made entirely...
Other indoor activities
Architecture
Museums galleries
Guided service
Experience
Toimistorakennukset ja meren lahti

Espoo Waterfront Walking Tour

Welcome to walk in Espoo Waterfront Walkway. Espoo is the second largest city in Finland...
Hiking walking trekking
Nature excursion
Architecture
History
Coast archipelago
Experience
Tapiolan keskusallas, kulttuurikeskus ja hotelli Tapiola Garden

Tapiola Garden City Walking Tour

Welcome to walk around the famous Tapiola Garden City in Espoo. The cornerstone of...
Hiking walking trekking
Architecture
Cultural heritage
History
Parks gardens
Experience
Monotypiapainatus

Art belongs to everyone!

In this workshop we’re making art and enjoying colors regardless of prior drawing or...
Handicraft
Other indoor activities
Experience
At Sjundby Manor House. Military orders written on the wall in Cyrillic script.

Guided Tour "Border to Border - Porkkala 1944–1956" (4,5 h)

Let's explore and get acquainted with a special era in Greater Helsinki Region: with the...
History
Guided service
Sightseeing tours
Hiking walking trekking

Visit the nearby areas of Espoo

Nature view over sea

Kirkkonummi Area

Sky view over Kauniainen

Kauniainen Area

people entering Wine in the Woods area

Vihti Area

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