Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre is a nature and outdoor center, where you get a real experience of the Finnish nature. Haltias' nature exhibitions introduce you to the magnificent scenery of Finland's National Parks, as well as nature sites in the capital city area. The building itself is a "must see": a combination of Finnish design, wood, sustainable elements and Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. The sustainable Haltia is the gate to Nuuksio National Park. You are surrounded by hiking trails and the view of Nuuksio Pitkäjärvi Lake. Information of hiking in Nuuksio and other National Parks in Finland is also available. Additionally there is a restaurant-cafe and a nature shop with eg. National Park products.

How to get there from Helsinki with public transport?

Train to Espoo: Take the Y, U, L, or E train from the Helsinki Railway center to Espoo. When you arrive to Espoo:
Take the bus from Espoo train station to Nuuksio: Catch bus 245 or 245A.
Get off at the following bus stop options:

1. Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre

   • Offers information about the national park, Finnish nature, maps, camping equipment, exhibitions, and has a restaurant.

2. Haukkalammentie

   • The closest stop to the walking trails in Nuuksio.

3. Punjonsuo

   • The closest stop to the Nuuksio Reindeer Park

You'll need an ABC zone ticket for this journey. More information about tickets and the timetables is available on the HSL website.

More information about hiking routes in Nuuksio is available here: Nuuksio National Park - Luontoon

Haltia also has their own guidebook which can be accessed here