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In Espoo, you can easily access Finland's sustainable innovation offering and enjoy an outstanding quality of living — just a metro ride away from Helsinki and 30 minutes from Helsinki Airport. We could go on, but maybe you shouldn’t just take our word for it. So here’s why you should come to Espoo.
Espoo is a unique city with no determined city center. Instead, you can find 6 different areas working as their own centers connected through nature parks, trails, and public transportation. Let's look at 5 city vibe hotels that will give you a taste of Nordics.
Espoo has much to offer visitors who enjoy the sea – there is 58 kilometres of shoreline in the municipality, and some 165 islands in the archipelago to explore surrounded by waters that are perfect for fishing and boating, whether in a kayak or canoe or a larger craft.
In Espoo and surrounding areas, you can stay in seaside hotels, villas by the lake, hotels in the heart of the city, or a glamping nest next to Nuuksio National Park. Get to know all options and find the best place for your stay in the happiest country in the world.
- Try Cross Country Skiing
- Take A Dip in The Ice Cold Waters
- Feed The Reindeer
- Visit The Finnish Nature Centre, Haltia Nuuksio
- Get Lost in Nuuksio National Park
- Espoo Museum of Modern Art
- Take A Hike
- Visit Serena Waterpark
- Take A Trip Out to The Islands
- Tapiola Ice Park
OK, so I didn’t do this because I’ve only had one skiing lesson and one snowboarding lesson in my life, but it looks like fun. I’m going to assume that most of you are more experienced skiers than I am, so you’ll be fine! Espoo has over 200km of ski tracks so there’s plenty of different tracks to choose from.
You can do this one of two ways. Firstly, you can try the classic Finnish post-sauna ritual of the ice-dip. This is a super quick dip into the freezing waters of the nearest lake whilst being completely naked or wearing just your swimsuit. Secondly, you can LAYER UP, including a bright orange dry suit which makes you look and feel like an astronaut...
Eh, YES PLEASE. It doesn’t get much more “Winter Wonderland” than this. Sea & Mountain Adventures took me & my group to see Rudloph and his pals. We fed them “reindeer lichen” imported from Lapland. Just make sure you have a firm grip on the lichen or they’ll have it ripped out of your hand in seconds.
This eco-friendly building is the home of all Finnish nature. Haltia Espoo is a unique, immersive eco-experience. You can crawl into a bear’s nest, is nest the right word? And into a duck’s egg. There is A LOT to see in Finnish nature so give yourself some time for this one. This is one of the most popular things to do in Espoo Finland and definite...
Into natural beauty? Then Nuuksio national park in Espoo is the place for you! Take a trip with Feel the Natureand immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of this national park. Pick wild berries and mushrooms, go snowshoeing, sip hot berry drinks and take way too many photos of this gorgeous part of the world.
If you’re the creative type then this might be more your style. I usually prefer a modern art museum to a more traditional one myself. The Espoo Museum of Modern Art, or EMMA, focuses mainly on Finnish artists but also has visiting exhibitions from around the world.
Kaitalampi Lake near Nuuksio National Park is the perfect spot for a scenic hike. The southern side of the lake is a bit quieter and less crowded. In summer it’s a great spot for a BBQ and a swim in the lake. There’s ever changing facilities available. In winter it’s wonderful for skiing and skating.
Ok, so I know when people usually talk about waterparks it involves a hot tropical country. However, Finland has waterparks too and one of them happens to be in Espoo. It has an indoor and an outdoor section and is open all year round with only small periods of closure around Christmas. I’m a BIG fan of their crazy multicoloured slides. The more lo...
Espoo has 165 islands. Who knew?! Several of them can be reached by scheduled boat service/water bus. This service runs from June to August. The islands are the perfect place to camp for a night. There are also plenty of water sports available in the area. So if you came to Espoo Finland for outdoors and adventure I’d definitely recommend a trip to...
Skating at the artificial ice rink here is available and free of charge during the winter. It is unusual in that it is not a traditional ice rink. It is more of a 330m ice “track”, like a running track but for ice-skating. You skate around a central pool.
Jun 5, 2023 · For those who prefer to stay on land, Espoo’s woodland trails beckon with their tranquillity and solitude. Hike through deserted forests adorned with conifer and birch trees, and lose yourself in the serenity of nature’s embrace.
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