WELCOME TO ESPOO!
Espoo – a city of innovations and adventurous experiences
Espoo is the second largest city of Finland and Northern Europe’s largest high-tech and innovation hub where science, business and culture meet the wilderness of Nuuksio National Park and stunning seaside environment. Helsinki Airport is just a half an hour drive from Espoo. The capital region has an extensive and affordable public transportation network and the west metro will take you to Helsinki in 10 minutes.
In Espoo you are in the midst of great outdoors, but never far from the bustle of the capital. There are 58 km of coastline, 95 lakes, 165 islands, 600km of cycling tracks, 200km of cross country skiing tracks and the scenic Waterfront Walkway. Fascinating sights, sounds and events invite you to come and enjoy yourself in Espoo!
The Otaniemi-Keilaniemi area is a hub for business, innovation, research and science, where the worlds of startups, investors and international business come together at and around the lively Aalto University campus.
Looking for accommodation?
If you need accommodation, please visit: https://www.visitespoo.fi/en/sights-and-services/sleep/
Things to do:
Enjoy sustainable events and culture around the year in concerts and exhibitions. WeeGee Exhibition Centre consists of four museums: EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art and KAMU – Espoo City Museum. The newly openeded Museum Leikki and Finnish Museum of Horology and Jewellery are located just in the neighbourhood of the Exhibition Centre. Located in Tapiola, Espoo, the exhibition centre offers experiences to visitors of all ages. In addition to exhibitions, the museums offer guided tours, workshops and various themed events.
The scheduled boats take you to Espoo archipelago on summertime. We recommend for instance a visit to the lovely Pentala Island and Pentala Archipelago Museum.
If you need some activities nearby, try the Water Sports Centre Laguuni in Keilaniemi or Treetop Adventure Huippu at Leppävaara Sports Park. Also Leppävaara Lido is located at the area of Sports Park.
Shopping and restaurants
Ainoa Shopping Centre in Tapiola is just a short walk from Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden and from Espoo Metro Areena.
Sello Shopping Centre in Leppävaara within good public transportation to Tapiola.
Iso Omena Shopping Centre in Matinkylä, a bus drive from Espoo Metro Areena.
Restaurant Plats is a place where you can enjoy spectacular Nordic cuisine while adoring the coastal archipelago. A place where Nordic art and design meet world class gastronomy.
Lucy in the Sky – a rooftop restaurant & Bar Lucy in the Sky serves Scandinasian food in Keilaniemi with spectacular rooftop views.
Restaurant Villa Lilla offers delicious treats – food and great wines – in a beautiful setting in an old Villa in Leppävaara.
Restaurant GOAT offers delicious and relaxed food at the AINOA Shopping Centre with the contribution of three different popular and trendy restaurants.
Nokkalan Majakka is a beautiful seaside café-restaurant with gorgeous views to the sea. Spacious roof terrace is open in summertime.
More restaurants: https://www.visitespoo.fi/en/sights-and-services/eat-and-drink/
Further information:
https://www.facebook.com/VisitEspoo/
https://www.instagram.com/visitespoo/