Opening hours
Winter opening hours 1.10.–30.4.:
Wed-Sun 10 am to 5 pm, closed Mon-Tue
Exceptions:
21.12.-6.1. Haltia is closed for Christmas and New Year
Exhibitions
In addition to Haltia’s wonderful permanent exhibitions, which are updated regularly, you’ll find other interesting and thought provoking special exhibitions.
Tickets
Adults: 13 €
Discount ticket: 8 € (children 7-17 year old, pensioners, students, military servicemen, non-military servicemen, unemployed)
Children under 7 years of age: No entrance fee
Family ticket: 25 € (including 1–2 adults and 1–4 children)
Annual ticket: 25 € (personal)
Group ticket: 9 € / person (on reservation, min. 10 persons)
The exhibition ticket price includes all nature exhibitions and an audio guide (languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Chinese). Free entrance to Haltia’s lobby, nature shop and restaurant.
Free admission with the Museum card – read more here
The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is situated at Nuuksiontie 84, 02820 Espoo. Haltia is located approximately 30 kilometres from Helsinki city centre and 17 kilometres from the centre of Espoo. You can reach Haltia easilly by public transport, bicycle, car or by hiking.
By car
Haltia has parking spaces for just under 200 cars. When driving to Haltia, turn off the Turku motorway (road no 1) at Nupuri junction to Nupurintie road (road number 110) and at Nupuri, north to Brobackantie road. Brobackantie road then changes to Nuuksiontie road, which you follow for 6.7 km until you reach Haltia. Follow the signs to Finnish Nature Centre Haltia.
By bus
You can also reach Haltia by first taking the train U, E or X to Espoo Centre and continuing with the bus 245/245A/245K to Nuuksionpää/Kattila that departs from Espoo Centre/ Espoo Train Station (plattform nr 32). Get off the bus at the Haltia stop. From the bus stop, it is only a 30-metre walk to Haltia. Area is called also Solvalla. Within the City of Espoo, you can travel with the B/C ticket; from Helsinki Center you will need a A/B/C ticket. The trip from Espoo Centre to Haltia takes roughly 25 minutes, and the trip from the centre of Helsinki to Haltia lasts roughly one hour. You will find time tables and connection maps at hsl.fi.
By bicycle
A pedestrian and bicycle way runs alongside Nuuksiontie road. However, a bicycle ride to Nuuksio takes time and effort due to the high hills on the way. Bicycles can be parked next to the main entrance to Haltia. Route 2000 mountain biking route runs from Pirttimäki to Solvalla and Haltia and further along Nuuksiontie road to Haukkalampi and northwards.
On foot
You can hike to Haltia from various sides of the Nuuksio lake upland, for example from the outdoor recreation areas of Pirttimäki, Salmi and Oittaa. Other hiking routes lead to Haltia from the western part of Nuuksio, Veikkola and Klassarin portti or from the southwest, from the yard of Hotel Nuuksio, Siikaniemi or Siikaranta. There is a connecting route between Haukkalampi in Nuuksio National Park and Haltia.
Parking for electric cars
For electric cars, there are four free-of-charge charging points, powered by solar panels, at the northern end of the parking area. So, you can leave your car in Haltia’s large parking area and continue to Nuuksio National Park on foot or, for example, a fatbike!
More info: Nuuksioon.fi
Nuuksioon.fi is a service for finding different options for both arriving in different parts of Nuuksio, and hiking in the Nuuksio area. Enter your preferences for the trip to Nuuksio in the service to get clear route suggestions, accessible by public transport.
Car pooling is a good choice!
Driving in a car occupied by as many people as possible is more ecological – invite carpoolers to share the ride in your car!
Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is a gateway to the Nuuksio lake upland wilderness. Right next to Haltia you’ll find beautiful forest and lake side landscapes in addition to the accessible trail to a viewing platform and a teepee, which is free to use.
The starting points of three circle trails are next to the courtyard of Haltia: the Päivättärenpolku trail (1.4 km), Maahisenkierros trail (2 km) and Punaisen sulan salaisuus (secret of the red feather) trail (200 m), ideal for a short walk for example when visiting the Nature Centre. A connecting trail runs from Päivättärenpolku trail to the main entrance of the National Park by Haukkalampi.
You can always contact Haltia’s customer service for the best and most topical tips for your outing in Nuuksio.
Trails around Haltia
Punaisen sulan salaisuus trail (the secret of the red feather) 0.2 km
Nature trail for the youngest members of the family. There are many interesting activities along the trail. The rhyme on the nature trail boards will help you solve the mystery of the red feather – who does it belong to? The trail starts next to the campfire site in Haltia event field and is situated on a forested slope. The rest area along the trail is ideal for example for taking a break to enjoy a snack.
Päivättärenpolku trail (1,4 km)
Päivättärenpolku trail is marked in the terrain with cones. The nature trail starts next to the parking area by the red info shed. The information boards along the trail provide interesting information about nature in Nuuksio. The steep hills make the trail challenging.
Maahisenkierros trail, 2 km
The lookout point with magnificent views over Lake Pitkäjärvi in Nuuksio is the gem of this trail. The rest area is ideal for enjoying a break and some snacks. The Maahisenkierros trail is a challenging trail accessible for wheelchairs. The starting point is on the hill on the left side of the Solvalla Areena parking area.
Connecting trail to Nuuksio National Park, 4.6 km
A connecting trail runs from Päivättärenpolku trail to Haukkalampi in the heart of Nuuksio National Park. The connecting trail includes challenging uphill and downhill sections. The steepest stretches have stairs.
More information
Pricing for child and school groups
Entrance tickets are cheaper for groups arriving from municipalities that are funding Haltia. Only with pree booking!
(Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa, Kirkkonummi, Vihti, Kauniainen):
Daycare: Free entrance, guided tour 60 €/group
School children, classes 1–9: 1 €/pupil/entrance guided tour 1,50 €/pupil
Second grade students: 2,50 €/pupil/entrance guided tour 95 €/group (max. 25 persons/guide)
Daycare and school groups (other then municipalities that are funding Haltia), only by pree booking!
Daycare: Free entrance, guided tour 60 €/group
School children, classes 1-9: 2,50 €/pupil. guided tour 1,50 €/pupil
Second grade students: 5 €/pupil/entrance entrance, guided tour 95 €/group (max. 25 persons/guide)
Payment by cash, debit and credit cards (incl. Visa Electron), or by invoice. Ticket prices include 10% VAT. Guided tour prices include 24% VAT. We reserve the right to change prices.
Free entrance with
ICOM card
PRESS card
Opas-GUIDE card
Museum Card
Kaiku card
HelsinkiCard
Teachers with daycare and school groups
Personal assistance
Tour leaders and bus drivers with groups
Personell of Metsähallitus
Benefits
As a Partioaitta 365 Club member you and your friend can visit Haltia’s exhibitions with the price 2 for 1. Read more about the 365 Club in Finnish >
When you stay at Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, You will get 3 € discount of entrance fee to Haltia exhibitions. The discount voucher will be given to You at the hotel and You need to show it in Haltia information. The discount voucher will be given to You at the hotel and You need to show it in Haltia information. Hotel bookings >
Jäsenedut.fi discount to Haltia’s nature exhibitions for Jäsenedut clients Discount price: adults 11 €, discount ticket 6 €, family ticket 22 €. Mention your Jäsenedut-discount at the ticket counter. Jäsenedut-service is provided by InMind Media Oy. Read more here.
With the European Youth Card entrance and audioguide 5 €. Get your own European Youth Card from here
Other
Dogs and other pets
You’re allowed to bring your dogs to the terrace of Haltia Restaurant (via the entrance door of Haltia Restaurant). Only guide dogs are allowed at the exhibitions and meeting facilities. Entry to the terrace is through restaurants main entrance and through the reestaurant room. If you’d like to visit Haltia’s exhibitions, please leave your dog outside Haltia, by the birches and make sure they’re chained. Thank you for your co-operation! Thank you!
Safety box
In Haltia you find also safety boxes where you can leave your belongings. The boxes are free of charge.
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