Finnish Easter, known as Pääsiäinen celebrations, was initially celebrated as a religious holiday with a mix of Christian and Pagan traditions. Nowadays, Easter is seen as a 4-day weekend-long holiday and welcoming of the Spring season after a long Finnish winter with a twist or traditions such as children dressing up as witches and coming door to door to ask for treats (in the belief of keeping away evil spirits), and traditional Easter meals and dishes including lamp, Mämmi (Dish with dark brown color and sweet flavor. Made from rye flour, water, and malted rye. It is typically served cold with a sprinkle of sugar and a dollop of cream.) or Pasha (A creamy-colored pudding made of sweetened homemade cheese, eggs, cream, and seasonings). Many Finns also head to countryside cabins to enjoy quality time with their families or Ski Centers to enjoy the last skiing sessions before the snow melts.

Get to know Espoo through its historical sights and local stories. Here you can find museums and exhibitions inspired by Finnish history, Espoo’s locals, modern art, and wonderful Finnish nature.

Finland is the official home to Santa Claus, and you may even meet him in Espoo during the festive season. Christmas celebrations for Finns mean taking it slow and enjoying each other's company. Many stay home to celebrate with the family or head to the countryside or Finnish Lapland, where a cottage for the whole family can be rented. Winter activities such as skiing and sledding help to recover from the festive tables that often include pork roast as the main dish, a variety of fish, casseroles, and salads. Besides, the traditional mulled wine drink – Glögi with gingerbread or so-called 'joulutähdet' (sweet pastries) is presented throughout December when 'pikkujoulu' so-called small Christmas parties occur. To fully recharge one's body and soul during Christmas, a traditional sauna session at the end of the night is a must. 

Did you know that in Espoo, you can find significant architectural gems from big Finnish names such as Aalto or Pietilä? In Otaniemi and Tapiola districts, you can dive on a guided or self-guided tour into the funk of the 50s and 60s and the signature handprint of Alvar Aalto.

Yes, in Espoo, you can! Whether traveling from downtown Helsinki or even further, you can explore nearby nature and sights around Espoo's archipelago in just about 30 minutes!
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We put together a TOP50 list based on the suggestions of the followers of Visit Espoo social media channels, in other words, the best Espoo experts and visitors to Espoo; the list provides options for day trip destinations or after-work activities. The suggestions included both firm favourites as well as wonderful less-well-known gems.