Sightseeing in Espoo - what to see. Complete travel guide

The so-called "metropolitan area" in Finland combines Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo (Espoo), and Kauniainen. Espoo is one of the centers of location of numerous regional and international representational conventions, trade shows, seminars and conferences. Here you will find leading research centers in the field of geology, high technology and latest developments. Green City was designed in the middle of last century by the leading architects of the country (Tapiola). Built on the principles of conservation and restoration of nature, now it’s a part of Espoo and a favorite place of rest for residents of Espoo as well as newcomers. To the service of tourists and residents are various department stores, specialty stores, cafes, restaurants and, of course, beautiful hotels.

Espoo residents recommend visitors of the city to take advantage of the platform installed on one of the high-rise buildings in the center of Tapiola. Here visitors will be able to admire magnificent landscapes of diverse and remarkably harmonious nature of this country.

Among other attractions of this place are Otso Gallery with its rich exhibition, Clocks Museum, and Cultural Center. Finally, a beautiful tropical complex with the romantic name "Serena" provides an opportunity to swim in the indoor and outdoor pools. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The special symbol of the city is the Glims Farmstead Museum. This unusual museum was opened in the territory of the old peasant mansion in 1958. Today, it consists of 11 buildings, including unique constructions of the 17th century. The visitors of the museum can learn about how peasants lived in the past. Its exhibits include rare ethnographic and historical artifacts. In the museum, literary evenings, master classes in different crafts, and festivals dedicated to national culture are often held.

In Espoo, there is the Car Museum that is one of the oldest museums in the country. Its collection includes over a hundred old cars and about 40 motorbikes. Here, you can also see the cars that are quite untypical for Finland. They have been transferred from the Eastern European countries. They are a true value for the country. In the museum, you can also see legendary Russian cars.

Fans of nature attractions can take interesting excursions around the Laajalaht Nature Reserve. On its territory, there is an interesting historical attraction. This is the old Villa Elfik built for one of the local baroness in 1904. Nowadays, the old historical building serves as a natural-science museum that tells its visitors about the nature of this place. There are also a lot of interesting hiking routes in the reserve.

In the city surroundings, there is the Raseborg Castle. The magnificent strengthening construction has been only partially preserved to this day. The exact date of the castle construction is not known. It is suggested that it was built in 1374. The castle was constructed on the cliff top and was used as intended until the 19th century. Today, the historical building is being reconstructed. For the natives, the ruins of the fortress are a place where interesting events are often held. Here, unusual markets in the medieval style are opened and festivals and fairs are held.

Espoo is famous for its picturesque parks too. In the city, there is the largest landscape park in the country, Marketta. The park is decorated by the best gardeners in the country. Every year, exhibitions and other events dedicated to the landscape design are held in the park.