Espoo Attractions
Under an administrative reform Helsinki's well-known garden suburb of Tapiola became part of the new town of Espoo. Espoo has a number of sports teams including ice hockey and football. The Helsinki University of Technology, now in Espoo, gives the town an excellent congress center and a thriving science community. In 1972-73the congress center hosted the discussions by 34 European countries, together with Canada and the United States, in preparation for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Arctic Amethyst Gem Mine
The Arctic Amethyst Gem Mine is the only operating amethyst mine in Europe. Visitors will learn how amethyst is formed, legends of the amethyst, and how the mine operates. Digging for a gemstone is the final aspect of the tour.
Hours
January 1 to February 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close |
February 16 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
June 1 to August 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 16 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
December 4 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Espoo April Jazz
Espoo April Jazz is an annual event.
The three-day festival brings together hundreds of world-renowned jazz musicians to celebrate the beginning of Finnish spring.
The festival is held in late April and is the most important annual jazz event in the Helsinki area.
Most events are held in the Espoo Cultural Center but other venues are also used.
The three-day festival brings together hundreds of world-renowned jazz musicians to celebrate the beginning of Finnish spring.
The festival is held in late April and is the most important annual jazz event in the Helsinki area.
Most events are held in the Espoo Cultural Center but other venues are also used.
Gallen-Kallela Museum
The Gallen-Kallela Museum was built in 1911-13. It contains a permanent exhibition of Finland's national painter Gallen-Kallela's own paintings, graphics and tools.
Hours
May 15 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Serena
Serena Ski Center has a wide range of fully groomed and illuminated slopes. The Aqua Serena water park has a huge artificial-wave pool, waterfalls, an adventure canyon and park.
Hours
June 1 to August 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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