Nuuksio National Park, Finland

Nuuksio National Park

Forest lakes and granite cliffs, under an hour from Helsinki by train and bus.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Nuuksio National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Haukankierros trail, the 'hawk loop', with its cliff-top views over forest lakes.
  2. AfternoonHave a picnic at one of the free campfire sites and swim in a clear lake.
  3. EveningReturn to Helsinki for dinner, under an hour away.

Day 2

Visit the Haltia nature centre at the park entrance.

What to eat

Sausages grilled over a campfire, a Finnish tradition.

Local tips

Make the most of Nuuksio National Park

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy at the main trailheads. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The forest lakes seen from the granite cliffs along the marked trails.

Getting there

Take the train to Espoo station, then a local bus to the park, about an hour from Helsinki in total.

Don't miss nearby

The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia at the park's edge.

Good to know

Finland's everyman's right lets you walk and pick berries freely. Bring mosquito spray in summer.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Nuuksio National Park

Getting there

  • Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)25 km away
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL)100 km away
  • Helsinki30 km away
  • Tallinn95 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFinland

Questions

Nuuksio National Park: good to know

Is Nuuksio National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Forest lakes and granite cliffs, under an hour from Helsinki by train and bus.

How many days do you need in Nuuksio National Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Nuuksio National Park?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy at the main trailheads. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Nuuksio National Park?

The nearest airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), about 25 km away. Take the train to Espoo station, then a local bus to the park, about an hour from Helsinki in total.

What is there to see near Nuuksio National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Helsinki (28 km), Tallinn (97 km) and Lahemaa National Park (111 km).

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