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I'm Tony Hagerlund, 47 years old green politician from Espoo, At the moment I am a member of Education and Early Education Committee in Espoo.
Espoonlahti Nature Conservation Area and Fiskarsinmäki
Palolampi outdoor area, Espoo
Tremanskärr marsh and Nature Trail, Espoo
Tremanskärri's magnificent marsh and nature trail can be found in northern Espoo, right next to Lake Kalajärvi. Walking along the long trees in the bog, you feel as if you are somewhere else than the Helsinki metropolitan area.
The Hiking Trail of Hannusmetsä, Espoo
The Beaches of Helsinki: Plotti
One of the most idyllic beaches in Helsinki can be found in Pirkkola. In the middle of the sports park and outdoor area is "Plotti". It is nice swimming pond with clear water
The Beaches of Helsinki: Lehtisaari beach
Helsingin uimarannat: Aurinkolahden uimaranta
The Aurinkolahti beach in Vuosaari is one of the finest beaches in Helsinki, the capital region and Finland, and is nicely connected to the Aurinkolahti residential area. Vuosaari is located in the eastern parts of Helsinki.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Mustikkamaa beach
Mustikkamaa is one of my favourite streets in Helsinki. A large and well-equipped beach is right next to the city centre. But a trip through Kulosaari to the archipelago forcibly "breaks away from everyday life". Nowadays, you can also get to Mustikkamaa via the new "Isoisänsilta" bridge..
The Beaches of Helsinki: Pihlajasaari
Oittaa trail, 1,5 km Circle trail in Espoo
Oittaa nature trail is a part of Oittaa outdoor recreational area. The one and a half kilometer long trail runs mostly through Oittaa stream valley nature reserve.
Sorlampi trail, 5 km Circle Trail in Nuuksio
Punarinnankierros, 2 km Circle Trail in Nuuksio
Keskuspuiston Tikankierros, Espoo
The Hiking Trail of Villa Elfvik
The nature trail at Villa Elfvik is a beautiful route in Espoo's Laajalahti nature reserve. The actual circular route is probably not much longer than a few kilometers, but there are some great routes heading south towards Otaniemi.
Hanikka Trail, 5 km Circle Trail in Espoo on the seaside
Hanikka nature trail is perhaps the most versatile of Espoo's nature trails. The five-kilometer route features seashores, rocks and hills, forests, and duckboards.
Korpinkierros, 7 km Circle Trail in Nuuksio
Haukankierros Trail, 4 km Circle Trail in Nuuksio
The Beaches of Espoo: Laaksolahti
The beach of Laaksolahti is located on the shoores of Pitkäjärvi. The beach looks small, but is surprisingly big. There is a a volleyball court, basketball arena, childrens playground and other services nearby.
The Beaches of Espoo: Mellsten
Mellsten Beach is located in the southern Espoo, Haukilahti. Plenty of people live nearby this popular beach.
The Beaches of Espoo: Diksand
Pentala is one the islands of Espoo's Archipelago. In the southeastern shore of the island is beach called Diksand. The beach is in a natural state.
How to get to Nuuksio (Noux) via public transport?
Nuuksio is a large Nature Park just outside Helsinki. Quite often people ask me where to get off from bus etc. So here are instructions on how to get to Nuuksio by using public transport.
First: where is Nuuksio?
Here is a map of the area. Nuuksio is located in the Helsinki region, about 25 kilometers from Helsinki. Nuuksio is actually in three municipalities: Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Vihti.
How to get to city center from Helsinki airport
This is a short summary of how to get to the center of Helsinki from Helsinki airport.
The Beaches of Espoo: Northern Myllyjärvi
Northern Myllyjärvi is located in Lahnus, Northern Espoo, Finland. A small lake is partly a nature reserve.
The Beaches of Espoo: Oittaa
The Beach of Oittaa is located on the shores of Lake Bodom. The beach is suitable for families with children as it deepens gradually. Actually Oittaa has actually two seperate beaches. Oittaa is the most popular beach in Espoo, and one of the "top beaches" in Helsinki region.
The Beaches of Espoo: Suvisaaristo (Summer Islands)
On the seaside of Espoo's Suvisaaristo, there is a small beach in a beautiful location amidst the forest. Suvisaaristo is in english Summer Islands.
The Beach of Votsalakia, Piraeus nearby Athens
Since I've taken pictures from all the beaches of my hometown Espoo, a hasty person might think that I am disregarding the other beaches. Sometimes, I may get bored and go for a swim instance for the Piraeus. Piraeus is the neighboring city of Athens, in a sense, therefore, similar to what Espoo is to Helsinki.