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
Museum Leikki's Easter
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Why do hedgehogs have spines? - exhibition guidance on animal adaptation
Mini studio
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
Karamzin's cultural moment: Let's sing together - Mari Kätkä
Museum Leikki's Hanami Party
Singing bowl relaxation
Acts of nature! - an event for the whole family
Season opening / Treetop Adventure Huippu
My Little Ponies at Lippulaiva 26.4.
Ompu Spring Breakers 26.4.
April Market
Sarvikuono / Theater Limusiini
Baby's Tip Art Exhibition
Exclusive Day Tour in the Archipelago - Kopparnäs
Exclusive Day Tour on an Island - Linlo
May Day! Festival
I played, I told stories - play event
Waterfront walkway's cleaning
May the 4th be with you party at Museo Leikki
A fairytale moment in the badger forest
Musical instrument adventure
Rabbit Down ball / Theater Hevosenkenkä
Kaj Chydenius' fairy tale opera Puss in Boots
Game Design – Aalto University Junior Science Theatre
BEAUTIFUL ME ❤️ SING & SHINE CHOIRS MULTI-ART PERFORMANCE
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
SAFE Summer Action Camps 2025
Nature nearby - a family trip to Espoo Central Park
Summer archipelago lunch cruise
Children's first camp in Nuuksio
Children's nature camp in Nuuksio
Children's nature camp in the countryside of Villa Elfvik
Ghost cookies - Thater Hevosenkenkä
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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