Welcome to Finland in Miniature
Located just 15-30 minutes from Helsinki capital by public transport, all families can enjoy several great activities and sights from the famous Nuuksio National Park, 165 Baltic Sea islands, over 40km long Espoo Waterfront Walkway, 95 beautiful lakes, delicious cuisine, lovely people, hidden gem architecture and culture to plenty of family-friendly activities.
How to arrive and get around Espoo
Whether you arrive by plane to Helsinki Airport or by ferry to one of Helsinki ports, you can reach Espoo conveniently within 15-30 minutes by public transportation as well as with your own or rental car or taxi. Espoo is well connected with Helsinki capital by highways, metro, light rail, local train, and CityBikes.
When is the best time for families to visit Espoo?
All year round!
During the winter season, families with children can enjoy from ski lessons in alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding hills, snowshoeing hikes, and winter picnics to indoor activities such as visiting and playing through interactive exhibitions in one of Espoo's museums.
Spring season is perfect for visiting petting farms, outdoor picnics, museums, day trips to Nuuksio National Park, or exploring playgrounds along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway.
Long days during the summer season are inviting for exploring 5 local islands accessible by scheduled public boat, having summer adventures in Huippu Adventure Park or Water Sports Centre Laguuni, or exploring sandy beaches by both the Baltic Sea or one of 95 lakes located in Espoo.
Autumn brings the beautiful autumn foliage, which is best enjoyed outdoors. Families can join mushroom- and berry-picking guided tours, as well as outdoor cooking, or just relax in one of the family-friendly spa hotels.
Family-Friendly events
Nature and poetry evening in Haltia
Babies' color bath - Secret under the wing (4-10 months)
Babies' color bath - Secret under the wing (8-14 months)
LAAJALAHTI DAY 14.9.2024
Muzzle friends
The wetland lives - a wetland excursion for the whole family
Mini studio
Babies' color bath - Smiling moments (4-10 months)
Babies' color bath - Secret under the wing (8-14 months)
Eco-making day in Lippulaiva Shopping Mall
Hetkiä! Moments- family Saturday
Futuro house
Villa Elfvik fairy school
Pop up exhibition Your Friend, Hello Kitty
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Baby's day - Yellow giggle
Guided family tour to the Mauri Kunnas exhibition (in Finnish)
Nritya Ullasa: An Indian Classical Dance Odyssey
WONDERFUL SMALL WORLD
Skating and ringette schools for girls aged 2-10
Perhemuskari – singing and playing
Yellow giggle - sun trip for the whole family!
Backby Harvest Market
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Guided tour to Mauri Kunnas exhibition (in Finnish)
Mörri-Möykky dances – Eeva-Leena Pokela and Mari Kätkä
Aurora's autumn holiday workshop: Researcher Pii's TreasureLab
Aurora's autumn holiday workshop: Researcher Pii's ResearchLab
Aurora's autumn holiday workshop: Researcher Pii's CandyLab
Grandparents' Day: Story House workshop
By the water - Poetry immersion for babies
Papier-mâché workshop
Tunes of the Archipelago - Melodier från skärgården
Villain and Constable Kerttu
Game design workshop
A memorable polar night trip to Villa Elfvik's forest
Children's weekend: World healing machines workshop
Children's weekend: SUPER theater Three bears
Children's Weekend: Maukka and Väykkä's Silly Day
The elf door workshop
Teatteri Tuomikko: A great Christmas adventure
Meet & Greet: Santa Claus
Family-friendly Sights & Attractions
Immerse your family in the stunning natural beauty of Kirkkonummi
Explore the picturesque coastal area of Porkkalanniemi, where you can enjoy scenic walks, have picnics, and admire the breathtaking views of the sea, or join the Kirkkonummi Adventure for children with 19 different stops and tasks along the way! The neighborhood municipality of Kirkkonummi is located right next to Espoo's seaside with a great public transportation connection from Espoo and Helsinki!
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