Welcome to Haltia – the Finnish Nature Centre

The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is situated in Espoo, adjacent to the Nuuksio National Park. Half an hour’s drive from Helsinki will take you to fantastic exhibitions, a network of dozens of kilometers of trails in Nuuksio National Park, equipment rental, a hiking equipment and gift shop, restaurant Haltia, excellent meeting and sauna facilities – including outdoors in the wild – as well as an accessible lookout point, campfire sites and courses and events customized for each season.

Ihmisiä ravintola Haltian terassilla

What’s happening?

The Finnish Nature Center Haltia organizes on the first Saturday of every month, Outdoor Saturdays, when we share ideas and guidance for hiking all year round with a monthly changing theme.

On the Outdoor Saturdays events, Haltia is open from
10 am to 6 pm and free admission to the exhibitions from
4 pm to 6 pm.

Organize a recreation day

Haltia is situated in a peaceful natural setting. Our facilities for rent will meet your needs and we arrange programs for groups of all sizes, indoors and outdoors. Whether you are planning a meeting, a conference, an occupational well-being or recreation event, or a bachelor or bridal party, contact us – our experienced team will help you plan a perfect program for your party. We take care of all arrangements!

Book a meeting package to suit your needs directly online, or contact our sales team: shop@haltia.com

Link to: Ryhmille & kokouksiin

Experience Nuuksio

Head out for the wonders of Nuuksio woods

Nuuksio lake upland is a rugged wilderness area. The wide selection of trails varies from accessible circular trails to long hiking trails, suitable for a weekend outing. In Nuuksio, you can enjoy hiking and nature independently or on a guided tour. The excellent range of trails and services is ideal for both experienced hikers and beginners. There is a wide variety of camping and rest areas along the trails.

A connecting trail runs from Finnish Nature Centre Haltia to the main gate of Nuuksio National Park.

Arrange a meeting at Haltia

Haltia is situated in a peaceful natural setting. Our facilities for rent will meet your needs and we arrange programs for groups of all sizes, indoors and outdoors. Whether you are planning a meeting, a conference, an occupational well-being or recreation event, or a bachelor or bridal party, contact us – our experienced team will help you plan a perfect program for your party. We take care of all arrangements!

Book a meeting package to suit your needs directly online, or contact our sales team: shop@haltia.com

Link to: Ryhmille & kokouksiin

Equipment rental

Rent equipment for excursions and hikes

From us, you can rent the equipment for your outing in Nuuksio, a trip for experiencing different national parks, camping in your back yard or a hike in Lapland – whatever your hiking plan is!  Our rental service covers tents, backpacks, camping stoves, sleeping bags, rubber boots, open fire pans and much more.

Our selection includes tents, backpacks and camping stoves.

Exhibitions

The exhibitions at Finnish Nature Centre Haltia bring the Finnish wilderness close Explore the spectacular scenery of Finland’s national parks, stunning hiking trails and nature destinations in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Haltia Shop

Would you like a souvenir?  Do you need a map? Did you forget the gas? Do you need a fine, responsible gift? Haltia Shop is the place to go for books on nature and hiking, utensils, toys, jewelry, national park badges and much more. Haltia Shop also rents equipment for hiking and sells packaged services for various events and functions.