Family-Friendly Attractions In Finland

Kauppatori

Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter.

Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Linnanmäki

Storied park with over 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views.

Tivolikuja 1, 00510 Helsinki, Finland

Santa Claus Village

Year-round family-focused Christmas attraction featuring Santa & his elves, shops & igloo hotel.

96930 Rovaniemi, Finland

Suomenlinna

World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery.

00190 Helsinki, Finland

Esplanadi

Park opened in 1812 with avenues of mature trees & a stage for live music performances. · Dogs allowed

Pohjoisesplanadi, 00130 Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Cathedral

Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome.

Unioninkatu 29, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Ranua Zoo

Home to about 50 arctic species including polar bears, plus a domestic animal park in summer.

Rovaniementie 29, 97700 Ranua, Finland

Sibelius Park

Urban seaside park with sculptures, a birch grove & benches, plus a pond, fountain & walking paths. · Dogs allowed

Mechelininkatu 39, 00260 Helsinki, Finland

Särkänniemi

Family amusement park with a choice of rollercoaster rides, plus an aquarium & planetarium.

Laiturikatu 1, 33230 Tampere, Finland

SkyWheel Helsinki

40-m observation wheel offering panoramic city views, a sauna cabin & a trendy champagne bar.

Katajanokanlaituri 2, 00160 Helsinki, Finland

Hatanpää Park Arboretum

Sprawling park surrounding a historic manor, with waterside paths, a rose garden & summer cafes. · Dogs allowed

Hatanpään puistokuja, 33900 Tampere, Finland

Tykkimäen huvipuisto

Forest setting for water slides & pools, high rope trails & carousels, plus a lakeside campsite.

Kanuunakuja 2, 45200 Kouvola, Finland

Koskipuisto Park

Riverside park with colorful flower beds & a' playground, plus a cafe & snack kiosks in summer. · Dogs allowed

Koskikatu 1, 33100 Tampere, Finland

Moomin Museum

Whimsical experiential art museum featuring the charming Moomin children's book characters.

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere, Finland

SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus

Family-friendly Christmas theme park with Santa's grotto, a toy factory, fairy train & ice gallery.

Tarvantie 1, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland

Angry Birds Playground

Valtakatu 4, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland

Näsi Park

Park with an enormous poplar tree & lake views, plus fairy tale statues & a late 19th-century manor. · Dogs allowed

Näsijärvenkatu, 33210 Tampere, Finland

Repovesi National Park

Wildlife-filled nature reserve dotted with clear lakes, pine & birch forests & hills for hiking. · Dogs allowed

Kouvola, Finland

Arktikum

Underground museum & science center exploring the Arctic region & the history of Finnish Lapland.

Pohjoisranta 4, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland

Helvetinjärvi National Park

Remote national park with lakes, canyons, gorges & sandy beaches, popular with campers & hikers. · Dogs allowed

Ruovesi, Finland

Southern Park

Green space with lake views, beaches & summer boating, plus tree-shaded paths & sports courts. · Dogs allowed

Eteläpuisto, 33200 Tampere, Finland

Mäki-Matti Family Park

Oikokatu 7, 40700 Jyväskylä, Finland

Piggy Town

Laiturikatu 8, 33230 Tampere, Finland

Leivonmäki National Park

Hiking, lake swimming & cross-country skiing are popular activities in this scenic nature area. · Dogs allowed

Syysniementie 1072, 41710 Joutsa, Finland

Archipelago National Park

Protected archipelago made up of rocky & wooded islands, popular with sailors, canoeists & campers.

Finland

Etelä-Konnevesi National Park

Rugged cliffs & forested hills, popular for wilderness hikes, camping, kayaking & fishing. · Dogs allowed

Törmälän Metsätie 136, 77700 Rautalampi, Finland

Pyykkimettä Park

· Dogs allowed

Pispalanharju 31, 33250 Tampere, Finland

Nero Stairs

Yliopistonkatu 18, 40100 Jyväskylä, Finland

Fellman’s Park

· Dogs allowed

Paasikivenkatu, 15110 Lahti, Finland

Haralanharju Observation Tower & Summer Café

Haralanharjuntie 142, 36120 Kangasala, Finland

Hiidenvuori Hill

Hiidensaarentie, 47610 Kymentaka, Finland

Museum of Central Finland

Alvar Aallon katu 7, 40600 Jyväskylä, Finland

Linnansaari National Park

Idyllic lake & island national park best explored by hiking trails, canoe & skating routes.

Kiramontie 27, 58130 Oravi, Finland

Taavetti Fortress

Linnalantie 29, 54500 Taavetti, Finland

The largest flag of Finland

Lepikönranta, 49400 Hamina, Finland

Lapakiston nature reserve

· Dogs allowed

Sammalistontie 33, 15320 Nastola, Finland

Pisamalahti Hill Fort

Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava, Finland

Lanu Sculpture Park

· Dogs allowed

Kariniemenpuistotie 49, 15140 Lahti, Finland

Hitonhauta

Hitonhaudantie 102, 41340 Laukaa, Finland

Juveninkoski Rapids

Partalantie 196, 42100 Jämsä, Finland

Hyyppäänvuori

Hyyppääntie 103, 41400 Laukaa Lievestuore, Finland

Koskikara trail

· Dogs allowed

Koskelantie 127, 41710 Rutalahti, Finland

Siilinkari’s Lighthouse

33180 Tampere, Finland

Karhunahas

· Dogs allowed

Karhunahtaantie 40, 41900 Petäjävesi, Finland

Isojärvi national park

· Dogs allowed

Kylämäntie 1335, 17800 Kuhmoinen, Finland

Finnish Tivoli

Tivolintie 4, 04360 Tuusula, Finland

Väinö Linna Square

Väinö Linnan aukio, 33210 Tampere, Finland

Pulkkilanharju Esker

Pulkkilantie 620, 17320 Asikkala, Finland

Roof Walk Finlayson Area / Amazing City Oy

Satakunnankatu 18 A, 33210 Tampere, Finland

Mantere Hill Fort

Harvialantie 359, 13300 Hämeenlinna, Finland