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Welcome to Haltia – the Finnish Nature Centre

Haltia is situated in Espoo, adjacent to the Nuuksio National Park. Half an hour’s drive from Helsinki will take you to fantastic exhibitions, a network of dozens of kilometers of trails in Nuuksio National Park, equipment rental, a hiking equipment and gift shop, restaurant Haltia, excellent meeting and sauna facilities – including outdoors in the wild – as well as an accessible lookout point, campfire sites and courses and events customized for each season.

Ihmisiä ravintola Haltian terassilla

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What’s happening?

The theme of Finnish Nature Center Haltia in 2023 is outdoor. Haltia also turns ten years old this year.

During the year, the ten Haltia Outdoor Saturday events organized on the first Saturday of every month are part of the anniversary program. On Outdoor Saturdays, the program includes a wide range of information on outdoor and moving around in nature, learning outdoor and hiking skills for all those interested in hiking, and free entry to exhibitions from 3 to 9 p.m.

In addition, we organize exhibition-related events, discussion sessions, guided tours as well as excursions, courses and workshops.

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Events

Organize a recreation day

Haltia is situated in a peaceful natural setting. Our facilities for rent will meet your needs and we arrange programs for groups of all sizes, indoors and outdoors. Whether you are planning a meeting, a conference, an occupational well-being or recreation event, or a bachelor or bridal party, contact us – our experienced team will help you plan a perfect program for your party. We take care of all arrangements!

Book a meeting package to suit your needs directly online, or contact our sales team: shop@haltia.com

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Link to: Ryhmille & kokouksiin

Recreation days

Experience Nuuksio

Head out for the wonders of Nuuksio woods

Nuuksio lake upland is a rugged wilderness area. The wide selection of trails varies from accessible circular trails to long hiking trails, suitable for a weekend outing. In Nuuksio, you can enjoy hiking and nature independently or on a guided tour. The excellent range of trails and services is ideal for both experienced hikers and beginners. There is a wide variety of camping and rest areas along the trails.

A connecting trail runs from Finnish Nature Centre Haltia to the main gate of Nuuksio National Park.

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Arrange a meeting at Haltia

Haltia is situated in a peaceful natural setting. Our facilities for rent will meet your needs and we arrange programs for groups of all sizes, indoors and outdoors. Whether you are planning a meeting, a conference, an occupational well-being or recreation event, or a bachelor or bridal party, contact us – our experienced team will help you plan a perfect program for your party. We take care of all arrangements!

Book a meeting package to suit your needs directly online, or contact our sales team: shop@haltia.com

Read more
Link to: Ryhmille & kokouksiin

Venues

Equipment rental

Rent equipment for excursions and hikes

From us, you can rent the equipment for your outing in Nuuksio, a trip for experiencing different national parks, camping in your back yard or a hike in Lapland – whatever your hiking plan is!  Our rental service covers tents, backpacks, camping stoves, sleeping bags, rubber boots, open fire pans and much more.

Our selection includes tents, backpacks and camping stoves.

See our selection

Visit exhibitions

Opening hours & tickets

Exhibitions

The exhibitions at Finnish Nature Centre Haltia bring the Finnish wilderness close Explore the spectacular scenery of Finland’s national parks, stunning hiking trails and nature destinations in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Olivier Larrey: The Land of Wolves 16.12.-2.4.

Microsculpture – insect portraits 19.11.2022-9.4.2023

Main Exhibition of Finnish Nature

Liisa Hilasvuori: At close range 19.11.2022-9.4.2023

Lea Piltonen: Perhosia 29.11.2022-12.2.2023

Jaakko Kilpiäinen: Tutkimusasema-näyttely 10.1.-2.4.2023

Haltia Shop

Would you like a souvenir?  Do you need a map? Did you forget the gas? Do you need a fine, responsible gift? Haltia Shop is the place to go for books on nature and hiking, utensils, toys, jewelry, national park badges and much more. Haltia Shop also rents equipment for hiking and sells packaged services for various events and functions.

Click to Haltia Shop

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