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The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia

The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia

Haltia connects people with nature through education, outdoor activities, and sustainable experiences at the gateway to Nuuksio National Park.

OUR EXPERIENCES 
Haltia offers travelers exhibitions, guided tours, outdoor activites, equipment rental, restaurant and cafe, nature shop, seasonal events and meeting facilities. We offer volunteering opportunities together with Parks and Wildlife Finland (Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut).

ABOUT US
The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo offers a rich and immersive gateway into Finland’s natural heritage, combining education, recreation, and sustainability. We offer knowledge, experiences, and diverse discussions about nature, and we help the Haltia community thrive.

OUR IMPACT
We offer environmental education and awareness through initiatives such as our Nature School, promote well-being and mental health through connections with nature, and ensure easy accessibility with trails to Nuuksio National Park starting right outside our doors. Our operations are sustainable and support both tourism and the local economy. We have demonstrated a wide range of positive impacts, particularly in environmental sustainability, education, community engagement, and visitor outreach.

DETAILS 
To learn more, contact: info@haltia.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
10-200

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes

Do you have group rates?
Yes

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes

What languages do you offer your services in?
English, Finnish, Swedish

When are you open?
All year round. In summertime every day and winter time Tue-Sun.

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Haltia – The Finnish Nature Centre – is designed to be fully accessible, allowing visitors of all abilities to explore both the exhibitions and the surrounding nature. Accessible parking, barrier-free entrances, spacious elevators, and adapted restrooms ensure ease of movement throughout the building. Outdoors, the 1.8 km Maahisenkierros Trail offers a wheelchair- and pram-friendly route with handrails and rest areas, making nature easily reachable for everyone.

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