Espoo

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Isoomenasisältä - Shopping at Iso Omena

Espoo (Swedish: Esbo) with a population of a quarter of a million is the second largest city in Finland. It's part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and the small city of Kauniainen which is completely encircled by Espoo.

The Nuuksio National Park|national park of Nuuksio is situated in northwestern Espoo.

Espoo Halal Travel Guide

Espoo has several local regional centres, thus divided into seven major areas: Vanha-Espoo, Espoonlahti, Espoo, Kauklahti, Leppävaara, Matinkylä and Tapiola. The Espoo center (Espoon keskus) is the administrative centre, but doesn't rise above its peers with respect to population. Population is concentrated in an inverted F-shaped area defined by the railway to Espoo centre (north) and the highway Länsiväylä (south) up to Espoonlahti. The rest is sparsely populated, and north of Espoo centre and the area is mostly forested. While Kauniainen is an independent municipality, in training it is contiguous with Espoo and has no notable sights or services to travellers besides a small shopping center.

The science and technology related campuses of the Aalto University are based in Otaniemi, Espoo, along with a thriving science community that includes numerous startups and organizations such as VTT – the Technical Research Centre of Finland. Nokia is headquartered in Karakallio, Espoo. Other high-tech companies such as KONE, Tekla and Fortum, etc. have their headquarters in Keilaniemi, Espoo, along with Microsoft's Finnish headquarters.

Travel to Espoo

Travel on a Bus in Espoo

With respect to transit and the south of Espoo is served by the local highway, Länsiväylä. Buses via Länsiväylä to destinations in Espoo leave from the Kamppi bus station (Kamppi shopping center, ground floor). The orbital line 550 connects the train stations of Oulunkylä and Huopalahti with the southeastern part of Espoo (Leppävaara, Laajalahti, Otaniemi, Tapiola and Westend).

Travel by train to Espoo

Northern Espoo and Espoo centre (Espoon keskus) are served by Helsinki commuter trains Y, U, L and E (25 min from Helsinki) to Middle- and West-Espoo. In addition, A train (every 10-20 minutes, 17 minutes from Helsinki) serves the east part of Espoo. See i/lahiliikenteen-reittikartta-fi local train map.

Matinkylä metro station (November 2022) - Matinkylä metro station

Southeastern Espoo is accessible from central Helsinki by metro; the western extension going to Matinkylä was opened in November 2017. Each second train stops at Tapiola, and each second train continues all the way to Matinkylä, in intervals of 2.5-10 min. A second extension all the way to Kivenlahti is under construction, scheduled to open in 2020. Locations along the metro route include the Keilaniemi business neighborhood, Aalto University, and Tapiola and Matinkylä, which serve as bus stations for feeder lines to destinations further afield.

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Espoo is served by Helsinki Airport, from where it can be visited by taxi in half an hour or less. For traveling from Helsinki Airport to Espoo by public transport, see Journey Planner for routes and timetables. Typical routes would be:

• To southern Espoo, local train P from Helsinki Airport to Central Railway Station (Rautatientori), change to metro westbound (destination Tapiola or Matinkylä), change to feeder bus line if necessary.
• To northern Espoo, local train I from Helsinki Airport to Huopalahti, change to local train Y, U, L, E or A northbound (see i/lahiliikenteen-reittikartta-fi local train map), change to feeder bus line if necessary.

By car

Freeways 1 and 51 pass through Espoo, as do the westernmost portions of ring road one and three.

Get Around

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See Helsinki#Get around

For public transport, generally just use Journey Planner or Google Maps for routes and timetables.

Traffic on the western extension of the Helsinki Metro is expected to start in October 2017. This will affect almost all bus lines. Please use only up-to-date guides.

Travel by train to Espoo

Trains A, E, S, U run across Espoo. Train L runs late at night and on weekend mornings. Single ticket costs €3.00 within Espoo and €5.00 to Helsinki and Vantaa, valid within 80 minutes and entitles unlimited transfer to other trains and buses.

Suburbs in southeastern Espoo including Tapiola and Matinkylä are connected by metro.

Travel on a Bus in Espoo

Buses are frequent and convenient enough. Check HSL Journey Planner for timetables. Kauniainen is a part of the Espoo zone. Two-digit lines (e.g. 18, 42) are Espoo internal lines, three-digit lines (194, 506) cross city borders to Helsinki and Vantaa. One can select a zone 1 ticket (Espoo internal, €3.00) or a zone 2 ticket (cross-border, €5.00). With the Travel Card (5 €), a card like London's Oyster card and these can be reduced to €1.95 and €3.65, respectively.

Additionally, tickets to Kerava, Sipoo and Kirkkonummi (zone 3) cost €7.00 or €5.70 with the Travel Card.

By bike

There are excellent cycling paths almost everywhere in Espoo, so it's worth cycling in a sunny day. Remember to wear a helmet. Detailed information of cyclist paths are available at HSL's website.]

What to See

Helsinki University of Technology auditorium - Aalto University auditorium in Otaniemi Taskumattitaloja Tapiolassa - "Hip flask" houses in Tapiola GPS 60.31505, 24.52835 Nuuksio National Park}}. Thit is a "go to" place in Espoo, being probably the most accessible "true Finnish forest" near Helsinki. There is parking and footpaths. Although one has a metalled path up to a beautiful lakeshore, none are completely accessible to wheelchairs or prams, since all include unmaintained sections with rocky slopes and/or tree roots blocking the way.

• The Gallen-Kallela museum Gallen-Kallelan tie 27 60.206389, 24.838333 ☎ +358 9 849 2340 Opening Hours: 11:00-16:00 €8 A small museum of the Finnish painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931) who is best known for his illustrations of the Kalevala and the Finnish national epic. The museum is located in a castle-like house Tarvaspää on a rocky hill facing the sea originally designed and built by Akseli Gallen-Kallela between 1911-13 as a combined home for his family and a studio. The museum presents not only the works of Akseli Gallen-Kallela, but also tells the story of his family and contains a collection of artifacts brought back from their travels to Africa.

• Otaniemi Campus Otaniementie 8 60.185562, 24.827538 . The campus of Aalto University (former Helsinki University of Technology) was designed by Alvar Aalto in organic modernist style, and includes the Dipoli congress center designed by Reima and Raili Pietilä in an eccentric style (lacking in right angles). Most buildings of interest are located either on the main street, Otaniementie, or on Otakaari, a loop road going from Otaniementie via Dipoli to the dorm village (Teekkarikylä), returning to the other side of the main building. The Laajalahti nature protected area, a good birdwatching site, is accessed from Otaniemi. At the headquarters of the Geological Survey of Finland (Betonimiehenkuja 4) and there is a museum display of geology, minerals and in particular a piece of moon rock gifted by the United States.

• EMMA | Ahertajantie 5 60.178689, 24.793109 - Hosts Espoo Museum of Modern Art (EMMA) and a few other museums WeeGee exhibition centre
• Glims talomuseo - Glims house museum | Web: ;91166;91183;91354 Glimsintie 1, Karvasmäki 60.221477, 24.680515 - Local open air museum.

• Espoon automuseo - Espoo vehicle museum | Bodomintie 35, Pakankylä 60.275614, 24.668197
• Espoo cathedral Kirkkokatu 1 60.209284, 24.653593 ☎ +358 9 862 5000 free The cathedral near Espoon Keskus is over 500 years old and built out of granite stone.

• Marketanpuisto Pehtorinkuja 3 60.24910, 24.70587 This park is a permanent garden exhibition next to and operated by the Överby gardening vocational school. Stroll around and look at the works by the students. If you are an amateur gardener yourself, you'll perhaps get some ideas for your own garden.

• Espoo TV and radio mast - Espoon radio- ja televisioasema | Pellavakaskentie, Espoo 60.17719, 24.64055 Latokaski neighborhood, 1 kilometers walking from the closest bus stop (Latokasken koulu) - At 326m and the highest structure in the capital region and the third highest in Finland (two other masts are 327m high). It isn't the Eiffel tower - you can't climb it or even get next to it (the immediate surroundings are closed off with a fence) but it's there. There is, however, a walking trail next to the place.

• Espoo Central Park - Espoon keskuspuisto | 60.18754, 24.69400 - Like New York and Helsinki, Espoo also has a urban oasis. A little peace of a few kilometers south of Espoon Keskus. The park consists mostly of dense spruce forest, with some steep hills. Has maintained footpaths, although they might be inaccessible to wheeled vehicles (prams, wheelchairs) with snowfall.

• Architecture in Tapiola 60.17879, 24.80601 - The Tapiola neighborhood in the east of Espoo was constructed as a garden city in the 1950s and 1960s. The neighborhood is a showcase of Finnish architecture from that period and many of the buildings look quite innovative and unusual even today.

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• Espoo archipelago 60.140626, 24.764998 - Many small islands outside Espoo can be visited by boat in the summer. They are great for hiking and camping.

• Classical music 60.17780, 24.80440 - Tapiola Sinfonietta is an orchestra specializing in Viennese classical music, but also plays modern music. They perform regularly in the Tapiolasali concert hall, sometimes together with international guest soloists.

Mini-Tapiola - "Mini-Tapiola" in autumn 2006.

• Mini-Tapiola Tapiola centre 60.17618, 24.80328 Opening Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM Free of charge Mini-Tapiola - "Mini-Tapiola" is a children's play park featuring a miniature version of the centre of Tapiola, located in the centre of Tapiola itself. Here children can obtain fun and familiarise themselves with the Tapiola neighborhood and basic traffic rules, while being safely overseen by their parents.

• Espoo Waterfront Walkway - Rantaraitti | Opening Hours: Any time The Rantaraitti hiking trail runs along Espoo's entire coastline, from the border to Helsinki at Laajalahti all the way to the border to Kirkkonummi at Kauklahti. The trail is well marked with frequent Rantaraitti icons. You can start and end your hike at any point during the trail. Free of charge.

• Laajalahti Nature Reserve Elfvikintie ☎ +358 9 816 54400 - Bird wetland. It has a large nesting population and is also an important stop for migrating birds. Trails and bird watching towers. The Laajalahti bay consists mostly of shallow open water, but there are also a broad reedbed and shoreline groves and meadows. The nature centre Villa Elfvik is starting point for a 700 m nature trail and a 3 kilometers trail to the southern end of the area by Otaniemi, where it combines with the Waterfront Walkway.

Half Pipe Serena - Outdoor half-pipe water slide at Serena

• Serena Water Amusement Park - Vesipuisto Serena | Tornimäentie 10 60.324525, 24.736514 Bus 339 from Helsinki Bus Station ☎ +358 9 8870550 Opening Hours: Daily 23:00-20:00 All-day pass €32 except some Fridays €25 (4-8PM only), family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) €75. Thit is the largest water park in the Nordic countries with some 2,000 sq.m. of heated pools indoors. The buildings have seen their best days, but kids love the water slides. An extra 1,000 m² of outdoor area is open in the summer. Serena is at its best in winter when you can kick back in a jacuzzi and watch people ski on the other side of the glass windows.

• Watch a game | Espoo has a team in many premier Finnish sports leagues. The football (soccer) team FC Honka play their home games in Tapiola sports park, Esport center is the home for Oilers (floorball) and Honka (basket ball), and in the winter many fans head to Metro Arena to see a home game of the local team Espoo United.

Events

Länsiväyläjuoksu 2013 - The start of the Länsiväyläjuoksu event in 2013. The short run starts first and the long run and the walk start 15 minutes after that. Thit is intended to minimise collisions between runners and walkers.

• Länsiväyläjuoksu Otaranta 60.1857, 24.8349 ☎ +358 443405326, +358 9 343 1067 Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 €15-60 depending on category and registration date Espoo's most famous annual running and walking event. Held on a Sunday in late April. Three event categories: long run, short run and walk. All of them start and end at Otaranta. The long run is over 17km and goes all across the Laajalahti bay, also visiting neighbouring Helsinki. The short run and the walk are 6km and only visit Espoo. A nice opportunity to get some exercise and see the scenery in southern Finland. There is a fee for participation but spectating is free.

• Ropecon - Annual role playing convention

Shopping in Espoo

Shopping centers

Tapiolan keskustaa illalla - Department stores in Tapiola during the Christmas season

• Sello Leppävaarankatu 3-9 60.21791, 24.80996 - One of the largest Shopping Centres in Finland with excellent traffic connections. Local trains A, E, S, U, Y and the night train L all stop at Leppävaara station which is just beside the Shopping Centre. Also many bus routes serve the area. Selection of retailers is geared Finnish and international clothing and consumer electronics chains. The Shopping Centre features several cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets as well as two large grocery stores.

• Iso Omena Piispansilta 11 60.16160, 24.73825 - Large Shopping Centre serving the Matinkylä neighborhood. Bus lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 10K, 11, 31, 35, 112, 503, 132, 143, 145, 147, 150, 151, 154, 160 and 165. The selection of shops is fairly similar compared to the slightly larger Sello Shopping Centre, although there are some speciality shops geared towards a more upscale clientele.

• Entresse and Espoontori 60.20432, 24.65666 - The two Shopping Centres, Entresse and Espoontori, serve the Central Espoo neighborhood near the Espoo train station. Local trains E, S, U and the night train L stop here. Both Shopping Centres are significantly smaller than the ones previously introduced. Espoontori features a grocery store, Tarjoustalo (a budget general store) and various smaller retailers. Entresse has a grocery store, jewellery shops and clothing stores.

• Tapiola shopping neighborhood, which includes Ainoa, Heikintori, a Stockmann and numerous smaller shops.
• Smaller shopping centers are Lippulaiva in Espoonlahti; Olari Prisma next to Iso Omena on the opposite side of Länsiväylä; Niitty in Niittykumpu on the top of the neighborhood's metro station; Mankkaa and Viherlaakso; a hardware store area including the shopping center Merituuli in Suomenoja; another similar area in Lommila and Muurala near Espoo center, and numerous others. Most neighborhoods have at least one local grocery store (often with a couple of other shops and services in the same building).

Outlet shops

• Iittala Outlet Espoontie 25, Lommila 60.21980, 24.66456 - Home decoration and kitchen utensils.

• Lumene - Lasihytti 1, Kauklahti 60.18679, 24.59925 - Finnish cosmetics manufacturer Lumene has its factory outlet in the disctrict of Kauklahti in Western Espoo. Local trains E, S, U and the night train L stop at Kauklahti station.

• Espoon lahjatupa Kirkkojärventie 3, Espoon keskus 60.20550, 24.65671 - An outlet shop rich in atmosphere selling Finnish handmade gifts and home decoration products.

Outdoor markets

Like most cities in Finland you can buy fruits, vegetables, fish and more and sit down for a cup of coffee at outdoor markets (tori). They are open from 9AM to 5PM. For maps and information on events, ?lang=EN Espoon torikauppiaat ] association website.

• Espoon keskus (Asematori)
• Leppävaara markets (Läkkitori north of the train station and Viaporin tori on the southern side, in the inner court of Sello shopping center)
• Espoonlahti market (Ulappatori)
• Tapiola market
• Karakallio market

Flea markets

• Fida International Fida International operates goodwill flea markets in four, mostly residential areas: Espoon keskus (Asemakuja 3), Soukka (Yläkartanonkuja 1), Niittykumpu (Merituulentie 30) and Lähderanta (Kolkekannaksentie 15). The selection in the shops mostly consists of used clothes, books and furniture. Prices tend to be a tad steep.

• Espoo Recycling Centre - Espoon kierrätyskeskus | Matinpurontie 8 60.16216, 24.75559 - The selection includes furniture, clothes, toys, books, sports equipment, cookware and cutlery. The shop has also a free of charge department with a small variety of clothes and other items.

• Some self-service fleamarkets around Espoo include Akseli (Sinikalliontie 1, Mankkaa), Olarin kirppis (Maapallonkuja 1, Olari), Omppupuun kirppis (Kuninkaankartanontie 11, Kauklahti) and Viherkirppis (Viherlaaksontie 5, Viherlaakso).

Halal Restaurants

HanaholmenN - Hanasaari cultural centre, also has a restaurant with Scandinavian cuisine

• Student diners in Otaniemi Otakaari 1 60.18611, 24.82828 Several places in the area - Opening Hours: lunchtime 5-8 € The lunch restaurants of the Aalto University engineering schools offer affordable meals even for non-students. Most have 2-3 affordable options and one higher-price option.

• Pizzaman | Lippajärventie 29 60.22974, 24.71594 ☎ +358 9 512 0 512 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday - Sunday noon-9PM regular Pizzas 6 - 8 € Pizzaman is located next to the K-Kauppa grocery store. Large Pizzas.Try the "Mieliteko" made with four toppings that you pick yourself.

• Ravintola Haukimuori | Iivisniemenkatu 2D 60.14784, 24.69175lunch €8 A lunch restaurant in Iivisniemi neighborhood with home cooked delicious food.

• Täffä Otakaari 22 60.18602, 24.83266€3 (for students) to €8 Perhaps the most famous of the university student restaurants in Otaniemi, owned by the Teknologförenigen student association. Located in a nice-looking functionalist building, easy to spot by the long ledge hanging over its main entrance.
  The restaurant is mainly for university students but is also open for everyone else, non-students just pay more. Still, it's cheaper than many lunch restaurants in Espoo or neighbouring Helsinki.
  Five choices available each day, of which one is Vegetarian and one is a fancier and costlier à la carte option. Most famous for its spaghetti bolognese, served every Wednesday, perhaps the best spaghetti bolognese in Espoo. On Wednesdays, prepare for long queues, taking almost fifteen minutes just to get to order your food.

• Curries Palace Leppävaarankatu 10, Espoo 60.21730, 24.81164 ☎ +358 9 548 3751 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30-22:00, Saturday 12:00-22:00, Sunday 13:00-19:00, Lunch buffet Monday to Friday 10:30-14:30, Saturday 12:00-16:00, Sunday 13:00-16:00 Lunch buffet Monday to Friday €9.2, weekend €13.5 (2-8yrs €8), mains from €16 Indian restaurant. Don't leave the restaurant without trying its pickled spice. It's fantastic!

• Deli Rasoi Siltakatu 11 60.20378, 24.65905 ☎ +358 9 42891892 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:30-21:00, Friday - Sunday 11:00-22:00 Lunch buffet €9.2 (Monday - F), €12 (Weekend), Mains from €12 Tasty and authentic Indian food. Great value for the price.

Pork schnitzel with Koskenlaskija Sauce at restaurant E.T. Charlie - A Beef schnitzel served at restaurant E.T. Charlie.

• E.T. Charlie Ukkohauentie 11-13 60.1633, 24.7761 ☎ +358 9 8860 1761 Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 mostly A spacious, stylish, comfortable restaurant in the quiet residential neighborhood of Haukilahti. Serves typical dishes available in restaurants in Finland: Pasta. Pizzas, Steaks, and burgers. No famous speciality, but all dishes are worth trying. The kitchen closes at 9 PM, but the restaurant usually stays open until midnight. Many local people come here often. There is a bus connection to Tapiola and Otaniemi (line 111) near the restaurant and it's a short walk away from the Haukilahti beach and marina. Main courses €11-25.

Fat Bacon Burgers at restaurant Fat Lizard - A "Fat Bacon Burger" as an upgrade option for the lunch in Fat Lizard, bringing the lunch price up to 17.50 €.

• Fat Lizard Tietotie 1 60.18558, 24.82041 ☎ +358 20 127 7710 Opening Hours: 10:30 AM to midnight mostly Lunch 12 €, main courses 18 € to 32 € One of the very few à la carte restaurants in Otaniemi. Highly stylish interior and good, if somewhat expensive, food. Easily accessible as it's right next door to the Aalto University metro station. Lunch includes both a buffet at 12 € and an upgrade option for 5.50 € extra. If you're feeling adventurous, try fried crickets as starters at 10 €. The restaurant also includes its own bar, serving various soft drinks both from the Fat Lizard brewery (try some and they're refreshingly fruity lagers) and elsewhere.

• Funky Burgers Länsituulentie 12 60.1759, 24.8051 ☎ +358 40 533232 Opening Hours: 11 AM to 9 PM mostly Burgers around 16 € As the name suggests and the restaurant focuses on hamburgers. Forget the patties you get at McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Hesburger or Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) around here and the Meat in Funky Burger's hamburgers is much juicier, meatier and better tasting. Each hamburger includes French fries, and for an extra charge, you can obtain an extra patty, bacon, or mayonnaise. Several different hamburger varieties available. Also provides other dishes, including Vegetarian options.

Steak au poivre at Grilli Ribis - Steaks au poivre, beef Steaks with peppercorn Sauces, one of the classic dishes at Grilli Ribis.

• Grilli Ribis Kauppamiehentie 1 60.17674, 24.80191 ☎ +358 9 4551 780 Opening Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM mostly, closed on Sundays Main courses 12 € to 18 € A decades-old and famous Steaks restaurant, located in the Heikintori Shopping Centre in central Tapiola. Pretty much the entire menu consists of Steaks of various forms, particularly Beef and beef. The restaurant is rather small and looks like your average diner, but its Steaks have gained it fame throughout Espoo and even in neighbouring Helsinki. There are a limited number of tables available but you can also eat your Steaks at the café.

• Ravintola Grilli Toro | Louhentie 16 60.18705, 24.79654 ☎ +358 9 460 427 - A good selection of large Steaks at a reasonable price in Pohjantori, north Tapiola, especially popular during lunchtime.

• Ravintola Johannes Hanasaarenranta 5 60.16395, 24.83595 Hanasaari Island - Scandinavian cuisine served in an environment of modern art. Good food, but the service is rather slow even as the restaurant is not even half full. The restaurant also has their own pale ale "Märket" (named after the lighthouse west of Åland).

Korean beef dish at restaurant Korean Kitchen - A Korean beef dish with Rice for lunch at restaurant Korean Kitchen.

• Korean Kitchen Piispansilta 9 60.16183, 24.73809 ☎ +358 40 0969667 Opening Hours: 11 AM to 8 PM Lunch €8 to €10, main courses €12 to €20 Probably the best Korean restaurant in Espoo, if not in the entire Finnish capital region. Located in the Iso Omena Shopping Centre in Matinkylä. Rather small and usually packed at lunch time. Minimalistic but stylish Korean decor.
  Serves a variety of authentic Korean dishes, mostly focused on Meat, but for Vegetarian and the Meat can be replaced with tofu. Unlike many other Asian restaurants in the capital region and the dishes taste authentically Korean, with a good amount of spices. The salad bar, available at lunch time for less than €2 extra, includes authentic Korean kimchi.
  Note that the only way to get into the restaurant is via R-Kioski, which it shares an entrance with. There is no direct connection from within Iso Omena.

• Restaurant Lime Leaf | Sello Rex, Leppävaara 60.21760, 24.80902 - (Thai) and (Malay) restaurant run by Chinese.

• Ravintola Sevilla Cafe & Restaurante Tapionaukio 3, Tapiola 60.17680, 24.80556 - Spanish-style restaurant.

• Xin Long Tapiontori 3 60.17790, 24.80395 ☎ +358 98550030 Opening Hours: 10:30 AM to 9 PM Lunch 9 € A Chinese restaurant near the centre of Tapiola. Famous for its all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, combining Chinese food and sushi. Even though it's not specifically a sushi restaurant and the sushi is among the best in Espoo (even though not the best in the whole country). The main courses include various varieties of beef, Beef, Chicken and tofu, and all are worth trying.

• Ravintola Haikaranpesä | Hauenkallio 3 60.16134, 24.76591 ☎ +358 9 452 4254 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00-15:00, Saturday - Sunday 12:00-17:00 Lunch Buffet 48€ A panoramic restaurant in the water tower of Haukilahti. Open only for lunch!

• Kylä Tapiontori 3 60.17682, 24.80480 ☎ +358 10 231 0430 Opening Hours: 11:30 AM to 10 PM mostly Lunch 12 € to 16 €, main courses 20 € to 30 € An upscale, yet not pretentious restaurant right in the centre of Tapiola. The menu is rather small, with only four main courses and a chef's menu costing 45 €. All dishes are worth trying though. Extremely friendly staff with full table service. On weekdays, serves lunch at somewhat affordable prices.

• Paul's Bistro | Leppävaarankatu 1 60.21694, 24.81247 Next to Sello shopping center ☎ +358 10 344 4212 dinner without 40€

Bemböle kaffestuga - Bemböle coffee house

Cafés

• Café Mellsten Mellstenintie 6 60.15551, 24.77823 - Located near the beach in Haukilahti. As well as a café, also serves tasty and affordable lunch consisting of soup or Pasta.

• Bembölen kahvitupa - Bemböle kaffestuga | Bellinmäki 1 60.22279, 24.67391 Bemböle neighborhood - Traditional café with century-old history next to the King's Road (Finland) | King's Road.

• Café Ankkuri Sateenkaari 9 60.17251, 24.81331 Otsolahti neighborhood

• Café WeeGee Ahertajantie 5 60.17879, 24.79707 Tapiola neighborhood

• Café Merenneito Koukkuniementie 1A 60.15080, 24.75212 Matinkylä neighborhood

• Kahvila Satakieli Web: ;28;11866;7969;7971 Elfvikintie 4 60.20173, 24.82244 Laajalahti neighborhood

• Kaisan Café Itätuulenkuja 8 60.17404, 24.80408 Tapiola neighborhood - Located in the "Sampokuja" building in central Tapiola. Open on weekdays only. Try their cinnamon buns and they're tasty, huge (perhaps the biggest in Espoo) and quite cheap.

• Vasikkasaaren kahvila Iso Vasikkasaari Island 60.14070, 24.75848

Bars and pubs

• William K | Leppävaarankatu 3-9 60.21740, 24.81024 in Sello mall - A passable organic juice pub with nice sunny outdoor seating.

• Base | Leppävaarankatu 3-9 60.21742, 24.80885 in Sello mall - A cosy place for a drink, also situated at Sello.

• Hemingway's | Kauppamiehentie 1 60.17676, 24.80235 Next to Heikintori square

• Mitta & Hana (former pub Satulinna) | Kirstintie 5 60.20086, 24.66648 - Likely the most famous pub in Espoo.

Nightclubs in Espoo

Most people head east to Helsinki when they're planning a night out, but there are a couple of night clubs in Espoo as well.

• Bada Bing Itätuulenkuja 10 60.17416, 24.80522 - The former Fellini/Aladdin is located in right in the Tapiola neighborhood and attracts many young adults. R-22.

• Club Kannunkulma | Kannusillankatu 2 60.20564, 24.65353 - A restaurant in the daytime, and some form of entertainment every night.

• Bella Ciao | Piispansilta 11 A 60.16139, 24.73939 in the Iso-Omena mall - Opening Hours: Fri-Sat nights -4AM The place to go in Matinkylä. Like the others it is also a restaurant during the daytime. R-18

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Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Espoo: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Espoo, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Espoo.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Espoo, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Espoo, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Espoo and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Espoo, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Espoo, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Espoo without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Espoo is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Espoo.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Espoo is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Espoo

eHalal Group Espoo is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Espoo. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Espoo.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Espoo ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Espoo. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Espoo, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Espoo are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Kaakkoista Espoota 23 kesä 2009 - View towards Keilaniemi waterfront. Left: Fortum head office and Otaniemi water tower. Right: Life Science Center business park.

• Espoo Camping Oittaa Kunnarlantie 31 - GPS: 60.239167, 24.6575 ☎ +358 9 863 2585 €30 / 2 adults + 2 children - Slightly shabby, yet friendly place. Open from end of May to end of August. A nice beach at lake Bodom just some 200 m from the entrance.

• Hostel Margereteberg Pehtorinkuja 3, Järvenperä 60.24692, 24.70415
• Solvallan urheiluopisto Nuuksiontie 82, Nuuksio 60.29324, 24.55798
• Hellsten Hotel Apartment | Porarinkatu 3, Espoo 60.22488, 24.81957 ☎ +358 9 511051 - Clean and simple. Located in a quiet neighbourhood but close enough to Shopping Centre Sello in Leppävaara.

• Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden | Tapionaukio 3, Espoo 60.17718, 24.80701 ☎ +358 20 1234 616 +358 20 1234 617 From €83 A largish, modern hotel located in a pleasant neighborhood of Tapiola. Total 154 (all non-smoking) rooms, private secluded sauna, exercise facilities, wireless Internet access, restaurant. Convenient transport to Helsinki center by bus. Rooms in the northern part of the hotel have a scenic view facing a large pool.

• Scandic Espoo | Nihtisillantie 1 60.20701, 24.75561 ☎ +358 9 43520 - A newly renovated chain hotel next to freeway 1, best suited for those traveling by vehicle as there isn't very much to see within walking distance.

• Hotel Hanasaari Hanasaari conference center, Hanasaarenranta 5, Hanasaari island 60.16389, 24.83593 - Located in the Laajalahti bay between Espoo and Helsinki, Hanasaari island fits exactly the hotel, a short road to it and a stretch of the highway Länsiväylä. Hanasaari hotel hosts a Swedish cultural center and is often used for conferences. It is also within a walking distance (1 kilometers) from the Keilaniemi business neighborhood. Very easy to reach by bus via bus stops on the Länsiväylä. Notice that there is an unrelated Hanasaari power plant in Helsinki; ask the taxi driver for the hotel in Espoo! The hotel rooms offer magnificent sea views through their huge windows. The hotel is going through a substantial reconstruction planned until spring 2017. The booking will be feasible again from mid-January 2017.

• GLO Hotels Sello Leppävaarankatu 1 60.21699, 24.81368 ☎ +358 10 3444 200 doubles from 110€, cheaper weekend rates A brand new design hotel next to Sello shopping center.

• Radisson Blu Espoo | Otaranta 2 60.18216, 24.83455 ☎ +358 20 1234 700 doubles from 110€ - A hotel of the luxury chain Radisson in the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi, right next to the Keilaniemi business neighborhood, popular among business travelers and academic visitors.

Stay Safe

Although a part of the Helsinki metropolitan area, Espoo has few or no problem spots and is exceptionally safe. There are various reasons. The population of Espoo is affluent, with few low-income neighborhoods. Population is simply less concentrated, with few high-rise neighborhoods, traffic junctions or concentrations of nightlife. Thus, partygoers are more likely to head to Helsinki to cause trouble.

Caution is warranted in urban neighborhoods (along the railway) with nightlife during Friday or Saturday nights, for instance in Leppävaara and Espoon keskus. Suvela and Kirstinmäki, next to Espoon keskus, is often mentioned as the only "ghetto" in Espoo, although thit is more reputation than fact if compared to neighborhoods in Central or Eastern Helsinki.

Cope in Espoo

The Jorvi Hospital (Jorvin sairaala) is near Espoon keskus. Thit is the main emergency care and surgery facility in Espoo. Unfortunately thit is a rather remote location relative to most other places in Espoo, 20 min by vehicle from the southwestern corner.

Private clinics (search for "lääkäriasema" in Espoo) are found in Espoon keskus, Matinkylä, Leppävaara and Tapiola. See:

Mehiläinen Matinkylä] (Piispanportti 10 A, 3. floor)

Mehiläinen Leppävaara (Panorama Tower, Hevosenkenkä 3)

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  Terveystalo Iso Omena (Piispansilta 11)

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 Terveystalo Tapiola (Ainoa, Länsituuli 7)

 Aava Tapiola (Länsituulentie 1 A)

Students of Aalto University with student union membership can use the n/contact_details/units/espoo YHTS clinic Otakaari 12.

The police station ("Kilon poliisi") is in Kilo neighborhood, Nihtisillankuja 4. westernuusimaa/contactinformation Contacts.

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