One of the Finland Bucket-list activities and a fun way to explore beautiful Finnish nature during wintertime. Snowshoeing is a great activity for anybody who can walk and want to explore local trails during snowy winter. Snowshoes make it easier to walk the trail and prevent breaking down through the snow.

Once the temperature drops to zero for several days, locals know that the Ice Skating season is here. In Espoo, you can choose from over 90 natural and artificial ice rings, the most famous being Tapiola Ice Garden. Ice rings welcome all types of skaters, from beginners to professionals. Artificial ice rings are perfect for anybody wanting to play ice hockey or bandy, besides that Espoo is also home to plenty of Figure Skating competitions and events annually!

Are you planning a winter holiday in Espoo and want to try some winter activities on your own? We've got you covered! Here, you can find plenty of equipment rental stores for private adventures and trips!

Winter (Ice) swimming is a popular bucket-list activity for visitors in Finland and a ritual for many Finns. Having a short dip into ice-cold water or even taking a quick swim helps to cleanse your body and soul – it alleviates stress, leaves you feeling fantastic and refreshed, and gives you an energy boost that lasts the rest of the day. Will winter swimming be your thing? There is only one way to find out, and plenty of locations to choose from!

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. 

Welcome to the Cross-country skiing paradise with hundreds of kilometers of skiing trails, excellent conditions, and skiing being part of everyday life (or even type of commuting to work or school). 

Whether you are an experienced skier or an absolute beginner, in Espoo and its neighborhood areas, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy alpine skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing!

Feeling the wind breeze on your face and the snow around you can be a fun way to find your inner Finn. Winter months in Espoo offer many fantastic winter activities, including sledding down local hills. We made a list of the most popular sledding spots around the city, so you can enjoy this on-budget winter activity around Espoo and nearby areas too! Let's have a look!