Things to do in Espoo, Uusimaa: The Best Nature & Parks

February 26, 2022 Joeann Galban

Espoo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈespoː]; Swedish: Esbo, [ˈɛsbo]) is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. The population of the city of Espoo was 270,416 as of 31 March 2016. It is part of the Finnish Capital Region, and most of its population lives in the inner urban core of the Helsinki metropolitan area, along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo shares its eastern border with Helsinki and Vantaa, while enclosing Kauniainen. The city is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, in the region of Uusimaa.
Restaurants in Espoo

1. Myllyjarvi

Espoo Finland
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Myllyjarvi

2. Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo 02820 Finland +358 40 1636200 http://www.luontoon.fi/nuuksio
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Nuuksio National Park

Wild Woods and Lakes on Helsinki's Doorstep. Within easy reach of the Finnish capital you can escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish scenery, with lovely lakes, green forests and rugged crags. Pack your backpack for a memorable family picnic or campout. The nearby Finnish Nature Centre Haltia spotlights the best of Finland's natural treasures from across the country. Arrive by car or public transportation. Suitable for the entire family and tourists. Wheelchair access to the Haukkalampi, Kattila and Haltia areas. Marked trails and nature trails vary from easy to difficult (1.5-17km), 30km of biking trails, 22km of horse riding trails. Nuuksio has numerous services all year round: campfire sites, cooking shelters, lean-to-shelters, camping sites, dry toilets, rental huts, conference and sauna facilities and a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Find out more about the services and activities from Finnish Nature Centre Haltia,

Reviewed By 369tatjanat - Helsinki, Finland

Pretty seclusive forest park close by to Espoo. Easy to reach by public transportation, for example, train+bus from Helsinki centre. You can be a part of the guided group, but you can make it also by yourself as the walking paths are marked well, and you don't need any special skills to make the journey. There are a couple of small lakes-ponds which you can investigate by the hiring a boat and also swim in the bigger lake Siikajärvi. In the summertime, you might have a chance to collect some forest berries, Nam! There are fewer people at working days. 

3. Stora Herro Island

Westend - 15 kilometers west of Helsinki, Espoo Finland
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Stora Herro Island

4. HopLop Espoo

Koivu-Mankkaantie 5, Espoo 02200 Finland http://hoplop.fi
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HopLop Espoo

5. Kaitalampi Lake

Luukki, Espoo Finland http://www.facebook.com/groups/443455655677090/
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Kaitalampi Lake

Reviewed By OutInTheNature - Finland, null

Kaitalampi in Espoo is the perfect forest area and lake to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital area in Finland. Only about 35 minutes from Helsinki, Kaitalampi lake in Luukki recreation area provides nice trails and several cooking shelters for spending a day outdoors.

6. Laajalahti Nature Reserve

Laajalahti Bay, Espoo 02150 Finland +358 9 81654400 http://www.outdoors.fi/destinations/otherprotectedareas/laajalahti/Pages/Default.aspx
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Laajalahti Nature Reserve

Reviewed By marikamammu - Espoo, Finland

Much lovely trails and different kind of nature as you walk by. You can walk around the whole bay of Laajalahti if you want to. Along the way there are couple museums and cafees, summertime a wake park and naturally when by water, a sandy beach opposite to nature preserve.

7. Tvijalp & Korkeasaari Islands

Westend - 15 kilometers west of Helsinki, Espoo Finland http://www.korkeasaari.fi
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Tvijalp & Korkeasaari Islands

8. Tapiola Garden City

Meerituulentie, Espoo Finland
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Tapiola Garden City

9. HopLop Espoo Suomenoja

Finnoonlaaksontie 9, Espoo 02270 Finland +358 10 8373039 [email protected] http://www.hoplop.fi
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HopLop Espoo Suomenoja

10. Friisinkallio Nature Reserve

Espoo 02210 Finland http://www.friisila.fi/friisinkallio
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