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
Glims' Animal Days
Forest of Adventures
Demo summer camps in Espoo
Nature camps in Villa Elfvik and elsewhere in the Uusimaa region
Outdoor Saturdays at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre 2024
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Jokeri Pokeri Pox Sello's Summer Terrace Sun 4.8.
Futuro house
Garden color bath / babies
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
One circus! CircusSimon: We are the Champions
Action painting - splashing colors
Conservation work event to support traditional land in Laajalahti Nature Reserve
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
CircusSimon: We are the champions
Skating and ringette schools for girls aged 2-10
Summer archipelago lunch cruise
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Pop up exhibition Your Friend, Hello Kitty
Plant excursion for school children
Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
Ella and friends - Watch out for the children!
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo
OVO Carnival
Forest of Adventures
Radalla festival: REFLECTIONS
Soiva Siili and Hannu's animal children
Forest fairy -natural materials workshop
Radalla Festival: FRENCH VIEWS
The wetland lives - a wetland excursion for the whole family
Radalla festival: DREAMS
The Surface World of the Baltic Sea workshop
Awaken through Improvisation – An Interactive Music Journey
Näin Unessa - theater for toddlers and babies
Speedy wheels - bike tuning workshop
Family skating
Esko's Family day
Glims Farmstead Museum's Espoo Day
Espoo Day at the Pentala Archipelago Museum
Espoo day in Träskända manor park
Leppävaara carnival & market
Espoo Catering at Espoo Day
Tuomarila's Village day
Researcher Pii's Space Lab
Espoo Day's Maltti and Valtti show
Eloisa Espoo - event day for the whole family
Getting to know the utility garden
Nordic crafting and books for children on Espoo Day
Powerful art photographs in the park of Träskända manor
Radalla Festival: The Moment (Earth Hour concert)
Trailer sauna on the beach in Vilniemi
Minigolf at Kirkkojärvi
Soft cloud castle - On the wings of dreams! -workshop
Aurora's evening frenzy
Heteroptera or lock - to study insects
Baby's color bath - Little hidden (4-10 months)
Baby's color bath - Slightly hidden (8-14 months)
Guided tour to Mauri Kunnas exhibition (in Finnish)
Soap bubble painting
A fairytale moment in the badger forest
Villain and Constable Kerttu
Forest of Adventures
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)
Muzzle friends
The wetland lives - a wetland excursion for the whole family
Babies' color bath - Smiling moments (4-10 months)
Babies' color bath - Secret under the wing (8-14 months)
Hetkiä! Moments- family Saturday
Villa Elfvik fairy school
Baby's day - Yellow giggle
Guided family tour to the Mauri Kunnas exhibition (in Finnish)
Perhemuskari – singing and playing
Yellow giggle - sun trip for the whole family!
Mörri-Möykky dances – Eeva-Leena Pokela and Mari Kätkä
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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