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
Jamming Babies event
Singing bowl relaxation
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
A fairytale moment in the badger forest
Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together - Mari Kätkä
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
Mini studio
Baby color bath
LET'S MAKE A MOVIE! - Youth Film Camp
Shared rya workshop
SpongeBob SquarePants arrives at Omppu on Saturday, March 8th.
Mamia Company: Little Kitty's dreams
Children's Museum Festival: 90s Party
Leaf positions and resting buds - exhibition guidance on trees in winter
Play da pajata – Finnish-Karelian storytelling concert
Rabbit Down ball / Theater Hevosenkenkä
Infinity: Space and Numbers – Aalto University Junior Science Theatre
Jamkids music workshop
Jamkids music workshop at the Children's Cultural Center Aurora
"Around the World in 80 Days", Dramatized concert based on the novel by Jules Verne
Aurora's Spring Event
What organisms live in Laajalahti? - exhibition guidance on the species of the nature reserve
Children's elections
Spring Windows Workshop
Raxu Taskunen Puppet Theatre
Cardboard cutter workshop
Cute finger puppets workshop
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
May Day! Festival
Kaj Chydenius' fairy tale opera Puss in Boots
Flower Field Stories Workshop
Nature nearby - a family trip to Espoo Central Park
Karamzin Cultural Moment: Academic Saxophone Quartet Plays The Beatles
Exclusive Evening Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
Estrada Music and Dance Camps
Nature nearby - a family trip to Espoo Central Park
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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