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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 walking nature path in forest during golden hour with wooden tower in front of her
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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Two women photographing Collection Kakkonen exhibition at Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Photo: Collection Kakkonen exhibition / EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art © Paula Virta / 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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Dance Sports Age Championships 2024

Dance Sports Age Championships 2024

Sat 18.5.2024 08:00 - Sun 19.5.2024 20:00
Lillhemtintie 1, 02250 Espoo
Gravel Primavera

Gravel Primavera

Sat 18.5.2024 09:00
Breakaway CC, Backby Manor, Bodomintie 37, 02740 Espoo
Cutting board vonkale's organic art trail

Cutting board vonkale's organic art trail

Sat 18.5.2024 10:00
Träskändan kartanon puisto, Träskändan puistotie 6, 02940 Espoo
Spring in Träskända

Spring in Träskända

Sat 18.5.2024 10:00
Träskändanristi 4, 02940 Espoo
Backby Spring Market

Backby Spring Market

Sat 18.5.2024 11:00
Bodomintie 37, 02740 Espoo
Villa Lilla's summer openings 18.5.

Villa Lilla's summer openings 18.5.

Sat 18.5.2024 11:00
Laturinkuja 10, 02650 Espoo
Futuro House opening | Keidas

Futuro House opening | Keidas

Sat 18.5.2024 11:00
Ahertajantie 5, 02100 Espoo
Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Sat 18.11.2023 11:00 - Sun 16.6.2024 13:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Finnish puzzle building championships

Finnish puzzle building championships

Sat 18.5.2024 12:00
Tekniikantie 3, 02150 Espoo
Nuuksio Reindeer Park

Nuuksio Reindeer Park

Sat 2.3.2024 12:00 - Sun 15.12.2024 16:00
Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 Espoo
Villain and Constable Kerttu

Villain and Constable Kerttu

Sat 18.5.2024 16:00 - Tue 12.11.2024 20:00
Theater Hevosenkenkä, Kotinäyttämö, Juhannusmäki 2, 02200 ESPOO
Jylla Ensemble's spring concert

Jylla Ensemble's spring concert

Sat 18.5.2024 18:00
Kipparinkatu 8, 02320 Espoo
Evening singing trip to Iso Huopalahti

Evening singing trip to Iso Huopalahti

Sat 18.5.2024 20:00
Tarvonsalmenkatu 2, 02600 Espoo
Vino Ensemble: The Ringing Garden - concert

Vino Ensemble: The Ringing Garden - concert

Sun 19.5.2024 13:00
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Spring concert The sounds of the city

Spring concert The sounds of the city

Sun 19.5.2024 19:00
Espoonlahden kirkko
BE SOMEONE FOR ME MUSICAL AND DANCE SHOWS 17.5.-20.5.2024 IN THE NEW PAVILION

BE SOMEONE FOR ME MUSICAL AND DANCE SHOWS 17.5.-20.5.2024 IN THE NEW PAVILION

Fri 17.5.2024 19:00 - Mon 20.5.2024 12:00
Läntinen koulupolku 3, 02700 Kauniainen
Relaxation Retreat on a Deserted Island

Relaxation Retreat on a Deserted Island

Mon 20.5.2024 16:30 - Wed 21.8.2024 12:00
Tvijälp, Espoo
Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Wed 29.11.2023 17:30 - Wed 19.6.2024 17:50
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Nuuksio Forest Restaurants

Nuuksio Forest Restaurants

Fri 24.5.2024 - Sun 16.6.2024
Solvallanrinne 2, 02820 Espoo
Waterfront Walkway Day

Waterfront Walkway Day

Sat 25.5.2024 14:00
Haukilahden uimaranta, Espoo
TOUCH: SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION ART COLLECTION EXHIBITION

TOUCH: SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION ART COLLECTION EXHIBITION

Wed 26.6.2019 11:00 - Sun 3.2.2030 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Night singer trip to Iso Huopalahti

Night singer trip to Iso Huopalahti

Sat 25.5.2024 21:00
Tarvonsalmenkatu 2, 02600 Espoo
Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Sun 1.1.2023 00:00 - Tue 31.12.2024 23:59
Korpilammentie 5, 02970 Espoo
Mindfuleness at the sea

Mindfuleness at the sea

Sun 26.5.2024 10:00 - Thu 18.7.2024 18:00
Suvisaarentie, 02380 Espoo
Art exhibition: Colors of hope

Art exhibition: Colors of hope

Sat 4.5.2024 10:00 - Wed 5.6.2024 17:00
Kievarinpolku 2, 02710 Espoo
The magic of plants - picturesque graphics

The magic of plants - picturesque graphics

Wed 13.3.2024 - Sun 19.5.2024
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
GLO Grill Kitchen Season Menu: Asparagus 17.4.-12.6.2024

GLO Grill Kitchen Season Menu: Asparagus 17.4.-12.6.2024

Wed 17.4.2024 17:00 - Wed 12.6.2024 21:00
Leppävaarankatu 1, 02600 Espoo
Exhibition: Chorus sinensis

Exhibition: Chorus sinensis

Fri 15.3.2024 17:00 - Sun 1.9.2024 20:00
Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
Forest yoga

Forest yoga

Tue 21.5.2024 17:30 - Mon 28.10.2024 19:00
Alamäentie 10, 02760 Espoo
Experiments in Concretism

Experiments in Concretism

Wed 6.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 23.2.2025 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
REKO Leppävaara

REKO Leppävaara

Thu 8.2.2024 18:30 - Thu 19.9.2024 19:00
Maantienpelto, 02650 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
Outdoor Saturdays at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre 2024

Outdoor Saturdays at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre 2024

Sat 6.1.2024 10:00 - Sat 7.12.2024 18:00
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
My equal life exhibition

My equal life exhibition

Tue 7.5.2024 09:00 - Sat 25.5.2024 18:00
Siltakatu 11, 02770 Espoo
Wäinölä carnival celebrations: wild food and the magic of the story

Wäinölä carnival celebrations: wild food and the magic of the story

Sun 2.6.2024 17:00
Paratiisintie 115, 03300 Otalampi
Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Sat 1.6.2024 - Sat 31.8.2024
10160 Kopparnäs
Fine art students' spring exhibition: Everything that is near you

Fine art students' spring exhibition: Everything that is near you

Wed 17.4.2024 18:00 - Sun 26.5.2024 15:00
Itätuulenpiha 1, 02100 Espoo
Tapio Wirkkala – Form

Tapio Wirkkala – Form

Wed 5.10.2022 20:00 - Sun 6.10.2024 22:00
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland

From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland

Wed 17.4.2024 - Sun 22.3.2026
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 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
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo

Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo

Wed 1.5.2024 - Mon 30.9.2024
Linlo, Kirkkonummi
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs

Wed 1.5.2024 - Mon 30.9.2024
10160 Kopparnäs
Summer in Sweden: V just like the VARIS photo exhibition

Summer in Sweden: V just like the VARIS photo exhibition

Tue 16.4.2024 - Sun 30.6.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Rent a fatbike from Matinkylä

Rent a fatbike from Matinkylä

Mon 1.1.2024 00:00 - Tue 31.12.2024 23:59
02230 Espoo
Leikki's laboratory exhibition

Leikki's laboratory exhibition

Fri 13.5.2022 15:00 - Mon 2.12.2030 17:00
Museo Leikki, Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Monika Sosnowska: An Order Apart

Monika Sosnowska: An Order Apart

Wed 6.3.2024 11:00 - Sun 15.12.2024 17:00
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
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