The Atlas Obscura Guide To Espoo

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Espoo, Finland

Updated February 4, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Espoo

Espoo, Finland

Lake Bodom

Finnish lake, and scene of an infamous murder mystery.

Espoo, Finland

Futuro House No. 001

Visit Finnish architect Matti Suuronen's first UFO-shaped home.

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Kirkkonummi, Finland

Vitträsk Rock Paintings

These lakeside pictographs were some of the first pieces of prehistoric artwork found in Finland.

4 miles from Espoo

Villa Mehu

Kirkkonumm, Finland

Villa Mehu

This abandoned villa of makeshift buildings was once the home of dancer Elis Sinistö.

7 miles from Espoo

Wooden houses at Pukkisaari

Helsinki, Finland

Pukkisaari

On a small island, a replica of a Finnish village from the Iron Age.

7 miles from Espoo

Seurasaari Open Air Museum.

Helsinki, Finland

Seurasaari Open Air Museum

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

7 miles from Espoo

Bronze-age Burrow Grave

Helsinki, Finland

Pronssikautinen Hauta

One of the oldest structures in Helsinki is this burrow grave that dates back to the Bronze Age.

8 miles from Espoo

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