Nature destinations in the capital area of Finland

During the summer and Autumn I have visited four nature destinations inside the capital area. In Finland you can find nature reserves inside the urban areas which are worth visiting for tourists and locals. All the destinations listed below can be easily reached by public transportation. 

Autumn view from Kasavuori

Kasavuori is a nature reserve in Kauniainen. The name means mountain in English but in fact it is just a hill 66 meters above the sea level. In the highest spot you can find a view over the highway leading to Turku. The forest is mostly pines and spruces but you can find also trees with leaves.

The Glims river

By the river of Glims there is a path following the river surrounded by trees all the way to an old house museum with some farm animals. The 3 kilometers long path starts from the recently renovated old mansion of Träskända.

The view spot in the central park of Espoo

Espoon keskuspuisto - The central park of Espoo is the biggest area to be explored out of these four destinations. You can find areas with trees with leaves, swamps, areas with pines and spruces. Especially I like exploring the area by following the small paths.

The wooden path in Laajalahti

Villa Elfvik is an old mansion surrounded by a forest where you can find cafeteria and exhibition about Finnish nature. The mansion is inside the nature Reserve of Laajalahti which is by the sea. The area is especially interesting for bird spotting and you can find a bird tower on the shore to look over the bay.

My previous suggestion to visit in the capital of Finland: Roihuvuori