Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland

Places to visit near Espoo

Espoo is a city in Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland, home to about 256,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 294 places to visit — 89 rivers, islands & mangroves, 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks and 23 churches. The must-see places are Futura (1 km), Espoo Cathedral (1 km) and Espoo Central Park (3 km).

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Espoo, Uusimaa
Espoo, Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Espoo at a glance

Location
Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland
Population
about 256,760
Coordinates
60.2052° N, 24.6522° E
Places within 50 km
294 (294 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Espoo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Espoo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Espoo

  • Villa Rulludd · fort · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Pitkäjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hvitträsk · museum · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Loojärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Småholmarna · river spot · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Granholmen · river spot · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Matasaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kasavuori · viewpoint · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Björkö · river spot · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stora Blindsund · river spot · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Taidepoliisi · attraction · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lilla Blindsund · river spot · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see

Things to see near Espoo, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Espoo

89 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Espoo. The closest is Småholmarna (10 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Småholmarna · river spot · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Granholmen · river spot · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Matasaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Björkö · river spot · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stora Blindsund · river spot · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lilla Blindsund · river spot · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Espoo

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Espoo. The closest is Futura (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Espoo

37 parks within 100 km of Espoo. The closest is Espoo Central Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Espoo

24 churches within 100 km of Espoo. The closest is Espoo Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Espoo

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Espoo. The closest is Villa Rulludd (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Espoo

16 museums within 100 km of Espoo. The closest is Hvitträsk (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Espoo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Espoo
  2. 1 km Futura · lake, Uusimaa
  3. 3 km Espoo Central Park · park, Uusimaa
  4. 6 km Gallträsk · lake, Uusimaa
  5. 6 km Espoo Cathedral · church, Uusimaa
  6. 5 km Kvarnträsk · lake, Uusimaa
  7. 5 km Back to Espoo

Plan a longer trip from Espoo — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Espoo

    All places near Espoo by distance

    Within 15 km of Espoo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Espoo by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves89Småholmarna (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs80Futura (1 km)
    Parks37Espoo Central Park (3 km)
    Churches24Espoo Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage21Villa Rulludd (10 km)
    Museums16Hvitträsk (10 km)
    Beaches & coast9Iso Huopalahti (14 km)
    Other attractions7Taidepoliisi (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Nuuksio national park (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Kasavuori (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Helsinki (25 km)
    Temples1Krishna-temppeli (25 km)
    Caves1Lemminkäisen temppeli (47 km)

    Espoo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Espoo?

    Futura (lake, about 1 km), Espoo Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Espoo Central Park (park, about 3 km), Kvarnträsk (lake, about 5 km), Gallträsk (lake, about 6 km), Lippajärvi (lake, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Espoo?

    294 places on Spotwander: 89 rivers, islands & mangroves, 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 23 churches, 21 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Espoo?

    Småholmarna, about 10 km by road; Granholmen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Espoo?

    Futura, about 1 km by road; Kvarnträsk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Espoo?

    Espoo Central Park, about 3 km by road; Silkkiniitty (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Espoo?

    Start in Espoo, visit Futura, then Espoo Central Park, then Gallträsk, then Espoo Cathedral, then Kvarnträsk, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Espoo?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Espoo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Espoo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Espoo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.