1 Day itinerary in Finland, Europe
Laajalahti Nature Reserve Walk
Helsinki and Espoo are known to have great access to nature with many nature reserves, national parks and hundreds of kilometres of shoreline. Among these, Laajalahti is one of the most accessible nature reserves and a great bird wetland within the Helsinki-Espoo metropolis area. The nature reserve'... Read More
By Emek
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Helsinki
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Experience urban nature in Helsinki region with beautiful surroundings in a very accessible area
See the wildlife, breath the fresh air, savour the tranquillity of the landscape
Walk on the shoreline through the groves and meadows of the Laajalahti Nature Reserve
Observe birds both during migration and at other times
Experience urban nature in Helsinki region with beautiful surroundings in a very accessible area
See the wildlife, breath the fresh air, savour the tranquillity of the landscape
Walk on the shoreline through the groves and meadows of the Laajalahti Nature Reserve
Observe birds both during migration and at other times
Itinerary
Day Tour
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Laajalahti Nature Reserve Walk
In the Laajalahti Nature Reserve Walk, we will walk on the shoreline through the groves and meadows, make stops at the bird watching towers and at Villa Elfvik. The beautiful Art Nouveau villa is City of Espoo’s environmental education centre stands on the edge of the Laajalahti Nature Reserve. The best period to enjoy the meadows and the scenery is between April and September. This tour is a great way to experience urban nature in Helsinki region with beautiful surroundings in a very accessible area. You will see the wildlife, breath the fresh air, savour the tranquillity of the landscape, and maybe have a chance to meet a cow or two! Duration and distance 4 hours, 7.5 km. We will make two or three stops (according to your preferences) on our route. Itinerary Otaniemi shoreline, Otaniemi birdwatching tower, Laajalahti birdwatching tower, Nature House Villa Elfvik, The Gallen-Kallela Museum, Tarvaspää Cafe Zoceria, Munkkiniemi shoreline.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Snacks
What’s Included
Meals
- Snacks (1)
Activities
- Four-hour nature reserve walk with an authorized Helsinki guide
Extras
- Coffee and a cinnamon bun
Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
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$412.00 USD