The 40km long Espoo Waterfront Walkway (Espoon Rantaraitti) takes you from historical and architectural hotspots to beautiful nature views. The walkway itself starts right on the border with the capital Helsinki. It connects areas of Laajalahti, Otaniemi, Keilaniemi, Tapiola, Otsolahti, Westend, Toppelund, Haukilahti, Matinkylä, Finnoo, Kaittaa, Soukka, Espoonlahti, Kivenlahti and Saunalahti together. Espoo Waterfront Walkway is well accesible by metro and public bus network.
You can walk, hike, cycle, or jog along different parts of the Espoo Waterfront Walkway. Along the way, you will cross several swimming beaches, parks, scenic cafés, and restaurants with seaside views, cultural sights, and nature reservations. The walkway is also home to several seaside saunas and watersport activities. Besides that, you can hop on of the scheduled archipelago boat to Espoo's islands during the summer season (June-August) or join the Boat & Bike cruise that will allow you to combine cycling along the waterfront walkway and returning by boat.
Sights & Attractions
Continue exploring
- Laajalahti Nature Reserve
- Villa Museum Villa Rulludd
- Villa Sinebrychoff at Karhusaari
- Gallen-Kallela Museum
- Aalto University & Architecture
- Swedish-Finnish Culture Centre Hanaholmen
- Soukan Kasavuori Nature Viewpoints
- Saunas with access to the open sea at Löylykontti (Matinkylä and Kivenlahti districts) and Watersport Center Laguuni
- Water sports and equipment rental (kayaking, sup boarding) – Watersport Center Laguuni and Natura Viva
- Cycling – Fat Bike rental Natura Viva and City Bikes (HSL)
- Guided tours: Evenio, Metroretket, Natura Viva, Sea Adventures Finland and Watersport Center Laguuni
Delicious Restaurants & Scenic Cafés
Pagination
![Seaside view during golden hour](/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_s/public/2023-05/Seaside_SamiTakarautio_web_image_landscape.jpg?itok=cjfFibXA)
Public beaches
- Matinkylä beach
- Haukilahti beach (also known as Mellsten)
- Westend beach
- Toppeludin beach
- Nuottalahden beach
- Hanikka beach (swimming beach in Suinonsalmi area)
- Klobben Beach (in Soukka area)
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