In Espoo, we believe that traveling belongs to everyone. Whether you travel with a six or ten-year-old, here are activities and sights the whole family can enjoy together.
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
A Finland bucket-list activity and the southernmost reindeer park in Finland is a place where families can meet, greet and feed Santa's fluffy helpers – reindeer, and enjoy warm drinks and snacks in a traditional teepee hut.
Treetop Adventure Huippu
A perfect place for active families with treetop adventures, nest adventures, Blackbeard’s Treasure escape game, and adventure minigolf. The adventure park is open between spring and autumn (closed during winter).
The Adventure Minigolf
At the Oittaa Recreational Area, you can play mini golf in a creative setting adjusted to the scenery. Oittaa Recreational Area is also home to one of the Angry Birds playgrounds and a popular beach by the lake.
Water Sports Centre Laguuni
A home to a floating water park on the sea with plenty of challenges and fun experiences, such as Tarzan liana, a giant slide, or an iceberg. Visitors need to have adequate swimming skills and be aged over 6 years old. Also, possibility to rent kayaks and SUP boards and try wakeboarding (closed during winter).
Ski Centers
There are 3 smaller Ski Resorts located in Espoo, and the neighborhood municipality of Kirkkonummi offers Ski Schools for alpine skiing as well as equipment rentals – Peuramaa Ski, Serena Ski, and Solvalla Swinghill.
Nature House Villa Elfvik
Located in the middle of Laajalahti Nature Reserve by the sea, it is a perfect place to learn about Espoo's diverse nature and sustainable lifestyle through interactive exhibitions. Villa Elfvik also organizes guided tours on bat and bird watching in surrounding nature.
Virtual Reality Park Pikseli
Pikseli Iso Omena Shopping Centre lets you try out the life of a mountain climber or an action hero in the virtual world.
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