Espoo is the second largest city of Finland, with a population of approximately 240,000. It is part 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. Other bordering municipalities are Nurmijärvi and Vihti in the north and Kirkkonummi in the west. The national park of Nuuksio is situated in northwest Espoo.
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Nuuksio is a very nice national park close to Helsinki. Nuuksio is highland and there are a lot of small lakes and some (easy to reach) hiking routes. Definitely worth visiting during the summer time. You can get there from Helsinki even using public transportation! 333 days, 18 hours ago
If you want to have a taste of wildlife but don't want to leave the Helsinki area then try out Nuuksio. It's not really wild but still it's a quite nice national park close to Helsinki. 348 days, 3 hours ago
Kivenlahti Rock is a summer starter! It is conveniently located within easy reach from the capital area and as such makes it easy to try out if one is up to yet another festival summer. ;-) This festival is not huge nor full of international top artists - instead it has a village-like friendly atmosphere (although the after-party clubs may not be the best places to after the gigs). 98 days, 20 hours ago
Sarfvik is probably the best golf course in the capital area, or ok, at least most conveniently located. Very close to Helsinki it is easily reachable via the Länsiväylä motorway. They have 2 courses, which are generally in good shape and offer you joyful golf with not too difficult terrain. The course is fairly expensive, which also keeps it from being crowded. But with a daily greenfee you can play both courses if you're up to it, which makes the price of a round very affordable. If you've never played here, it's a must see. 138 days, 19 hours ago
Come here late on a summer night when the screaming kids have gone home. In June you may spot a duck family. You also may want to bring some mosquito spray or at least long sleeves. 19 hours, 49 minutes ago
I found the Lush boutique in England and now they have opened shops in Espoo and Helsinki too. They've got really nice soaps and bath balls that dissolves and fizzes in water leaving hearts etc. in your bath water! It's sweet! 6 days, 23 hours ago
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Have you ever been shopping and found a boutique, where you just couldn't leave without buying SOMETHING? Well, at least I have :D
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Festival summer! The top happenings to attend if you happen to like good music combined with great atmosphere.
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