Nuuksio drone footage. Photo: dspmedia
Experience the unforgettable treasures of Espoo With all the beautiful nature, vibrant culture and incredible design attractions that can be found across Finland, it’s no small feat to be selected as the country’s travel region of the year. Located right next to the capital Helsinki, the enchanting city of Espoo got the honour in 2018. Scan Magazine highlights a few reasons why this world-class destination should be on your radar this year.
Exhibition Centre WeeGee, an events hub that hosts four permanent museums under its roof. During the summer time, you can also visit the iconic 1960s Futuro House in their yard, designed by architect Matti Suuronen.
By Maria Pirkkalainen | Photos: Visit Espoo
Selected as Finland’s travel region of the year in 2018, the city of Espoo offers you everything from gorgeous landscapes to unique activities. The second-largest city in Finland, it is located right next to the capital and is also just a stone’s throw away from Helsinki Airport.
natively, hop on a train or bus from the airport to travel here directly.
Perfect for a daytrip or an extended stay, spending a few nights in one of the lovely hotels, Espoo can be reached by bus, car or even the new underground line from Helsinki in less than half an hour. Alter-
Events and activities throughout the year
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Often referred to as ‘Finland in miniature’, Espoo is a top choice if you only have time for one destination or want to organise a business conference somewhere exciting.
A university city, Espoo buzzes with events and attractions all year round. The biggest cultural attraction of them all? The
One of the WeeGee museums is EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, which was selected as Finland’s museum of the year in 2018. EMMA boasts a selection of impressive permanent collections: for example, from Finnish design luminaries Tapio Wirkkala and Rut Bryk, as well as special exhibitions. From August 2019, EMMA will be the next stop for the National Portrait Gallery’s touring exhibition Michael Jackson: On the Wall. Consisting of almost 100 artworks examining the influence controversial pop icon Michael Jackson has had on contempo-