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Top activities to do with older children (over 5 years old)

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In Espoo, we believe that traveling belongs to everyone. Whether you travel with a six or ten-year-old, here are activities and sights the whole family can enjoy together.

Nuuksio Reindeer Park 

A Finland bucket-list activity and the southernmost reindeer park in Finland is a place where families can meet, greet and feed Santa's fluffy helpers – reindeer, and enjoy warm drinks and snacks in a traditional teepee hut. 

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Treetop Adventure Huippu

A perfect place for active families with treetop adventures, nest adventures, Blackbeard’s Treasure escape game, and adventure minigolf. The adventure park is open between spring and autumn (closed during winter).

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The Adventure Minigolf 

At the Oittaa Recreational Area, you can play mini golf in a creative setting adjusted to the scenery. Oittaa Recreational Area is also home to one of the Angry Birds playgrounds and a popular beach by the lake.

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Minigolf track and building with logo
Photo: Daniela Brezinova

Water Sports Centre Laguuni 

A home to a floating water park on the sea with plenty of challenges and fun experiences, such as Tarzan liana, a giant slide, or an iceberg. Visitors need to have adequate swimming skills and be aged over 6 years old. Also, possibility to rent kayaks and SUP boards and try wakeboarding (closed during winter).

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Ski Centers

There are 3 smaller Ski Resorts located in Espoo, and the neighborhood municipality of Kirkkonummi offers Ski Schools for alpine skiing as well as equipment rentals – Peuramaa Ski,  Serena Ski, and Solvalla Swinghill.

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Skiing coach teaching a woman on slopes
Photo: Kathrin Deter

Nature House Villa Elfvik 

Located in the middle of Laajalahti Nature Reserve by the sea, it is a perfect place to learn about Espoo's diverse nature and sustainable lifestyle through interactive exhibitions. Villa Elfvik also organizes guided tours on bat and bird watching in surrounding nature.

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Vila Elfvik building from outdise with greenery around
Photo: Daniela Brezinova

Virtual Reality Park Pikseli 

Pikseli Iso Omena Shopping Centre lets you try out the life of a mountain climber or an action hero in the virtual world.

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