Welcome to Finland in Miniature
Located just 15-30 minutes from Helsinki capital by public transport, all families can enjoy several great activities and sights from the famous Nuuksio National Park, 165 Baltic Sea islands, over 40km long Espoo Waterfront Walkway, 95 beautiful lakes, delicious cuisine, lovely people, hidden gem architecture and culture to plenty of family-friendly activities.
How to arrive and get around Espoo
Whether you arrive by plane to Helsinki Airport or by ferry to one of Helsinki ports, you can reach Espoo conveniently within 15-30 minutes by public transportation as well as with your own or rental car or taxi. Espoo is well connected with Helsinki capital by highways, metro, light rail, local train, and CityBikes.
When is the best time for families to visit Espoo?
All year round!
During the winter season, families with children can enjoy from ski lessons in alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding hills, snowshoeing hikes, and winter picnics to indoor activities such as visiting and playing through interactive exhibitions in one of Espoo's museums.
Spring season is perfect for visiting petting farms, outdoor picnics, museums, day trips to Nuuksio National Park, or exploring playgrounds along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway.
Long days during the summer season are inviting for exploring 5 local islands accessible by scheduled public boat, having summer adventures in Huippu Adventure Park or Water Sports Centre Laguuni, or exploring sandy beaches by both the Baltic Sea or one of 95 lakes located in Espoo.
Autumn brings the beautiful autumn foliage, which is best enjoyed outdoors. Families can join mushroom- and berry-picking guided tours, as well as outdoor cooking, or just relax in one of the family-friendly spa hotels.
Family-Friendly events
Mini studio
Baby music session at Sello (in collaboration with Baby Cafés)
Children's elections
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
LET'S MAKE A MOVIE! - Children's film camp
Spring Windows Workshop
Iso Omena Children's Saturday 5.4.
Restaurant Frejan's Kids' Brunch
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
A fairytale moment in the badger forest
Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together - Mari Kätkä
Raxu Taskunen Puppet Theatre
Cardboard cutter workshop
Nice Clothes & Nice Hearts
Welcome back - a birding trip for the whole family
Art Play for Babies
Cute finger puppets workshop
Singing bowl relaxation
Acts of nature! - an event for the whole family
Season opening
Baby's Tip Art Exhibition
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
May Day! Festival
I played, I told stories - play event
Waterfront walkway's cleaning
Rabbit Down ball / Theater Hevosenkenkä
Kaj Chydenius' fairy tale opera Puss in Boots
Game Design – Aalto University Junior Science Theatre
Flower Field Stories Workshop
Nature nearby - a family trip to Espoo Central Park
Karamzin Cultural Moment: Academic Saxophone Quartet Plays The Beatles
Playful Leena & Cool William: The Case of the Dancing Piano
Circus Kolmen kopla + AikaKONE
Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
Estrada Music and Dance Camps
Nature nearby - a family trip to Espoo Central Park
Children's first camp in Nuuksio
Children's nature camp in Nuuksio
Children's nature camp in the countryside of Villa Elfvik
Family-friendly Sights & Attractions
Immerse your family in the stunning natural beauty of Kirkkonummi
Explore the picturesque coastal area of Porkkalanniemi, where you can enjoy scenic walks, have picnics, and admire the breathtaking views of the sea, or join the Kirkkonummi Adventure for children with 19 different stops and tasks along the way! The neighborhood municipality of Kirkkonummi is located right next to Espoo's seaside with a great public transportation connection from Espoo and Helsinki!
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