Nuuksio Reindeer Park is open on Saturdays and Sundays, and at other times by reservation only. Special hours in December.
Winter season, October 1 - April 30: Sat and Sun from 12:00 to 15:00
(12PM-3PM) Summer season, May 1 - September 31: Sat and Sundfrom 13:00 to 16:00
(1PM-4PM)
⭐️ NOTE! Additional opening hours on Saturday, February 1st, 2025
from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ⭐️
In honor of Lux Nuuksio, the Reindeer Park will also be open on the Saturday evening of 1st February, when numerous outdoor lanters and candles will create a magical atmosphere in the twilight. Welcome!
Admission fee:
€26 Adult, €14 Child (4-11 years),€64 Family (2 adults and 1-2 children), 0-3 years free. Student discount -10% on-site with a valid student card.
Includes:
Lichen to feed the reindeer, staff will share information about the reindeer, cozy "kota" with campfire coffee (tea, juice) and buns by the fire. Warm Christmas glogg and gingerbread cookies will be available in December (not coffee and buns).
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance from our online store, especially in December. Card payments are also accepted on-site.
Visiting time:
One hour is a sufficient visit time. The place is not very large.
Visits at each hour are recommended.
Amethyst Pass
On-site, you can purchase an Amethyst Pass for €25 each, subject to availability. The Amethyst Pass allows you to dig for one Finnish raw amethyst in the reindeer park's mining shed. The stone comes with a certificate of authenticity. Come and discover your own lucky stone!!
Souvenir Shop
In our small shop, you can buy reindeer bone jewelry and objects, among other things, as a souvenir for yourself or as a gift.
Private Reservation / Group Reservation
Private visits can be booked outside regular opening hours. For groups larger than 10 people, a private reservation is required, as larger groups cannot be accommodated during public opening hours. A private visit offers a unique and more personal experience, with no other guests present.
Please inquire about availability well in advance: sma@sma.fi
The duration of a private reservation is 1 hour.
Price for a maximum of 4 people (1-4): €195 Additional persons: €40 each
Price starting from a group of 10 people: €370 Additional persons: €37 each
A private visit includes:
Feeding lichen to the reindeer, an English-speaking guide(s) providin information about the reindeer, campfire coffee (tea, juice), and buns in the cozy Lappish Hut by the fire.
Pre-purchased Tickets and No-Show Policy:
Purchased tickets are no-refundable, and failure to show up for a pre-booked visit does not entitle you to a refund.
General Information and Visitor Tips:
🦌 The Reindeer Park is open year-round, rain or shine.
🦌 Reservations are not required during regular opening hours, and tickets can be purchased either on-site or in advance from our online store.
🦌 About an hour is sufficient for a visit, as the area is not very large.
🦌 The reindeer is a semi-wild domestic animal that doesn't care for petting but loves to eat lichen from your hand.
🦌 Bring a camera (or your phone) to capture memorable moments.
🦌 Dress according to the weather and be prepared for varying conditions.
🦌 The Reindeer Park is located on a rocky forest plot. Walking from the parking lot involves walking on wide boardwalks, including a few stairs.
🦌 Always book a private visit for groups of over 10 people.
🦌 Private reservation: Kota meals, private parties, kota meetings, and other reindeer park programs.
🐕 Dogs are not allowed in the Reindeer Park.
🌭 Outside food is not allowed at the Reindeer Park kota during regular opening hours. You can purchase sausages to roast over the fire and drinks on-site.
📸 Stay updated on the Reindeer Park's events on Instagram: @nuuksioreindeerpark. Thank you for sharing photos with #NuuksioReindeerPark.
Contact Information: Nuuksio Reindeer Park Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 ESPOO
Arrival: We recommend arriving by public transport, suburban trains U, E, L from Helsinki to Espoon keskus, where bus No. 245(A) departs to Nuuksio. The bus leaves from right next to the train tracks, platform 32.
There is limited parking space at the reindeer park. The nearest larger parking lot is located at the Finnish Nature Center Haltia, about 1 km before the reindeer park (Nuuksiontie 84). You can also leave your car in the Safari House yard, about 300 m before the reindeer park (Nuuksiontie 77).
NOTE! Parking on private roads is strictly prohibited! Residents must have free access to their own plots, and snowplows must have access to plow private roads in winter.
