Directions for arrival

Arrival and parking:

We recommend arriving by public transport, or shared transportation to reduce emissions and alleviate traffic congestion on Nuuksiontie. Visitors to the Reindeer Park share the same parking lot with those visiting Karhunpesä Villa, so parking spaces are limited. The nearest larger parking area is at the Finnish Nature Center Haltia, approximately one kilometer before the Reindeer Park. Alternatively, you can park your car in the Safari House yard, about 400 meters before the Reindeer Park, at Nuuksiontie 77.

NOTE! Parking on private roads is strictly prohibited! Residents must have access to drive to their own plots, and snowplows must have unrestricted access to plow private roads during winter.

Accessibility:

The Reindeer Park is accessed by wide wooden plank path from the car park (approx. 60 m) and a few steps at the end.

Directions:

Turku motorway - Nupurintie (old Turuntie 110) - Nuuksiontie

* Exit from the Turku motorway (road No. 1) near Ikea, turning uphill and right.  
* At the second traffic light, turn left towards Veikkola, passing under Kehä III onto Nupurintie (road No. 110).
* Drive approximately 5 km and turn right towards Nuuksio / Solvalla.
* Pass by the Finnish Nature Center Haltia for 1,1 km, then turn right.
* Look for the sign for Karhunpesä and the Reindeer Park advertisement. Drive up to the yard where our private parking area is located.

Public Transportation:

You can purchase a single ticket from ABC Helsinki-Espoo/Nuuksio at HSL ticket machines, through card services, or via the app​. https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/single-tickets

NOTE: Rail Traffic Disruptions on the Coastal Line in September Weekends – Replacement Bus Services Available

August 29, 2024
There will be weekend and full-day disruptions in rail traffic on the Coastal Line between late August and September on the following dates: August 31–September 1, September 7–9, September 14–15, as well as Sundays on September 22 and 29. During these disruptions, there will be no train services west of Leppävaara on the Coastal Line. Replacement bus services 211E, 211U, 211X, and 213X will operate on the western side of Leppävaara. E, U, L, and Y trains will not run during the disruptions.

Arrival instructions from Helsinki to Nuuksio:

* Suburban trains U, L, E from Helsinki to Espoon Keskus (Espoo Center) + bus No. 245A from Espoon Keskus (Espoo Center) to Nuuksio.

* Two stops past the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, get off at the PUNJONSUO stop.

* Walk approximately 400 meters from the bus stop, then turn right immediately after the pedestrian crossing. Look for the sign for Nuuksiontie 83 and the Reindeer Park. Walk up to the yard, where you'll find the fenced reindeer area on your right. Enter through the gate and walk up the boardwalk to the reindeer area.

NOTE! Bus No 245(A) to Nuuksio runs approximately once an hour, so check the bus schedule first and then coordinate with a suitable train schedule.

HSL routes and schedules: https://www.hsl.fi/en

Bus no 245A timetable:
https://reittiopas.hsl.fi/linjat/HSL%3A2245A/pysakit/HSL%3A2245A%3A0%3A01

HSL tickets and prices: https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares

NOTE! Check for possible disruptions in traffic connections: https://www.hsl.fi/en/hsl/news/service-updates/2024/07/coastal-line-train-services-to-resume-on-29-july

Nuuksio access and maps:
https://www.nationalparks.fi/nuuksionp/directions