Espoo

Espoo is a city like no other — instead of one busy centre, it spreads across five different town hubs, each with its own personality, all woven together into something truly special. It sits right next to Helsinki on Finland’s southern coast, yet it manages to feel both excitingly modern and beautifully close to nature at the same time.

This is a city where world-famous technology companies have built their home, and where brilliant young minds study and dream up new inventions at one of Europe’s most respected universities. But Espoo is not all screens and science. You can wander through ancient forests and spot rare flying squirrels in a national park that is practically on the city’s doorstep, or step inside a medieval stone church that has been standing since the 1400s.

From splashing down enormous waterslides to exploring galleries packed with extraordinary art, Espoo proves that a city does not need a traditional centre to have an absolutely fantastic heart.

Quick fact

Espoo is Finland's second-largest city by population and is home to Aalto University as well as the headquarters of Nokia and many other major technology companies.

Fun fact

Espoo is one of the few cities in the world with no traditional city centre — instead it is made up of five distinct town centres connected together, which makes it wonderfully unique!

Landmarks

WeeGee Exhibition Centre

This large cultural campus hosts several fascinating museums under one roof, including the EMMA art museum — one of the biggest art museums in all of Finland.

Nuuksio National Park

Just a short trip from the city, this peaceful national park is full of ancient forests, sparkling lakes, and friendly wildlife including the rare flying squirrel.

Espoo Cathedral

Dating back to the 15th century, this charming grey stone medieval church is the oldest building in Espoo and has beautiful historic wall paintings inside.

Serena Water Park

Finland's largest water park is right in Espoo, with thrilling slides, wave pools, and warm indoor pools that make it a fantastic adventure whatever the weather outside.

Villa Rulludd (Espoo City Museum)

This lovely museum tells the fascinating story of how Espoo grew from a tiny rural village into one of Scandinavia's most important technology cities.

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