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Enter Finland in miniature - welcome to Espoo

Here you can find stunning outdoors at Nuuksio National Park, 165 Baltic Sea islands, 95 beautiful lakes, 40km of the Waterfront Walkway, delicious cuisine, lovely people, hidden gem architecture, innovation hubs, and fascinating events!

Located just 30 minutes drive from Helsinki Airport or 15 minutes metro ride from Helsinki City Center!

Woman sitting by fire place located at Ski center
Photo: Kathrin Deter

2 Hours, Half a Day, or All Day to spare in Espoo?

Espoo is a perfect day trip destination with its location right next to the capital Helsinki and great public connections. It takes only 15-30 minutes from the capital Helsinki to enter the city of happiness and unique activities! 

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Come to explore what a vacation in the happiest country in the world can look like! 

Drone-kuva Nuuksion metsäiseltä järveltä vehreiden puiden ympäröimänä
Photo: Natura Viva

Find your Happiness in Nuuksio National Park

From southernmost Reindeer Park, over Finnish Nature Centre Haltia to stunning glamping nests and wilderness cabins! 

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Ihmisiä ruokailemassa meren rannalla olevalla terassilla. Iso purjevene ankkuroitu terassin kylkeen.
Photo: Antti Rastivo

Refresh yourself by the Seaside

The Baltic Sea, 165 islands and 45 km of Espoo Waterfront Walkway to be explored!

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Photo of art exhibition in Espoo's Museum of Modern Art EMMA

Enter the City of Unique Sights & Attractions

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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People cycling over the bridge in forest
Photo: Natura Viva

We have something for the whole Family

You may spend hours staring at the wonderful views and nature creatures, or try out some activities!

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Christmas and Outdoor Flea Market in Haltia

Christmas and Outdoor Flea Market in Haltia

Sat 2.12.2023 11:00
Haltia – the Finnish Nature Centre, Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Elisa Masters Espoo 2023

Elisa Masters Espoo 2023

Fri 1.12.2023 00:00 - Sun 3.12.2023 23:59
Espoo Metro Areena, Urheilupuistontie 3, 02200 Espoo
Thursday dances at the Hotel Korpilampi on December 7, 2023

Thursday dances at the Hotel Korpilampi on December 7, 2023

Thu 7.12.2023 20:00
Korpilammentie 5, Espoo
Art & Wine Staycation  14−15 October  / 18−19 November

Art & Wine Staycation 14−15 October / 18−19 November

Sat 18.11.2023 - Sun 18.2.2024
Hanasaari – Hanaholmen, Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Sat 18.11.2023 11:00 - Sun 17.12.2023 13:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Estrada's ballet and dance shows in Kannusali

Estrada's ballet and dance shows in Kannusali

Sat 9.12.2023 12:30 - Sun 10.12.2023 19:30
Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo
Katarina Reuter: Black Crow Blues

Katarina Reuter: Black Crow Blues

Wed 4.10.2023 00:00 - Sun 28.1.2024 23:59
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Haltia's Gate Little Christmas

Haltia's Gate Little Christmas

Tue 3.10.2023 - Thu 14.12.2023
Haltia Lake Lodge
Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Tue 4.10.2022 00:00 - Tue 31.12.2024 23:59
Korpilammentie 5, 02970 Espoo
Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together

Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together

Wed 13.12.2023 15:00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Experiments in Concretism

Experiments in Concretism

Wed 6.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 23.2.2025 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Wed 29.11.2023 17:30 - Wed 20.12.2023 17:45
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Erkko Badermann: Exhibition of Raptors and Primitive birds

Erkko Badermann: Exhibition of Raptors and Primitive birds

Tue 31.10.2023 - Sun 21.1.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Freja Rooftop's live music evenings

Freja Rooftop's live music evenings

Sat 7.10.2023 - Sat 16.12.2023
Restaurant Freja, Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
Estrada's dance performances in Uusi Paviljonki

Estrada's dance performances in Uusi Paviljonki

Sat 16.12.2023 13:00
Läntinen koulupolku 3, 02700 Kauniainen
TOUCH: SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION ART COLLECTION EXHIBITION

TOUCH: SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION ART COLLECTION EXHIBITION

Wed 26.6.2019 11:00 - Sun 3.2.2030 17:00
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
The Finnish Nature Photography of the Year 2023 exhibition

The Finnish Nature Photography of the Year 2023 exhibition

Tue 31.10.2023 - Sun 7.1.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Wu Tsang: Anthem

Wu Tsang: Anthem

Wed 6.9.2023 00:00 - Sun 14.1.2024 23:59
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Bog, dig and blog – refresh your relationship with nature

Bog, dig and blog – refresh your relationship with nature

Sat 1.7.2023 00:01 - Sun 7.4.2024 23:59
Haltia the Finnish Nature Centre, Nuuksiontie 84, 02820 Espoo
Monika Sosnowska

Monika Sosnowska

Wed 6.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 15.12.2024 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Tschabalala Self: Around the Way

Tschabalala Self: Around the Way

Wed 8.5.2024 11:00 - Sun 4.5.2025 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition

Mauri Kunnas Exhibition

Thu 3.8.2023 00:00 - Fri 31.12.2027 23:59
Näyttelykeskus WeeGee, Näyttelykeskus WeeGee, Ahertajantie 5, 02100 Espoo
Bryk & Wirkkala viewing warehouse

Bryk & Wirkkala viewing warehouse

Sat 1.9.2018 11:00 - Tue 1.1.2030 17:00
EMMA- Museum of Modern Art, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Rent a fatbike from Matinkylä

Rent a fatbike from Matinkylä

Tue 4.10.2022 00:00 - Sun 31.12.2023 23:59
02230 Espoo
I was born a girl- art exhibition

I was born a girl- art exhibition

Tue 3.10.2023 - Sun 31.12.2023
Länsituuli 5, 02100 Espoo
Free admission: Guided tour for whole family to Mauri Kunnas exhibition (in Finnish)

Free admission: Guided tour for whole family to Mauri Kunnas exhibition (in Finnish)

Fri 29.9.2023 17:15 - Fri 29.12.2023 17:45
Exhibition Centre WeeGee, Ahertajantie 5 , 02100 Espoo
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