General opening hours and private visits

General Opening Hours

During our gerenral opening hours, no advance booking is required.

• Summer season: May–September
• Winter season: October–April

Tickets can conveniently purchased in advance from our SmaShop online store or on-site (card payment preferred).

Please note thet in December admission is mainly reserved for visitors who have purchased their tickets in advance.


❄️ WINTER 2025-2026

​October​ – November
• Wednesday 16:00–18:00
• Saturday 12:00–15:00
• Sunday 12:00–15:00

December
• Wed 03.12. 16:00–18:00
• Sat 06.12. 12:00–15:00
• Sun 07.12. 12:00–15:00 – Santa Claus ​​​​​​ 🎅🏻 🎄
• Wed 10.12. 16:00–18:00
• Sat 13.12. 11:00–13:00 & 14:00–16:00 – Santa Claus 🎅🏻 🎄
• Sun 14.12. 11:00–13:00 & 14:00–16:00 – Santa Claus 🎅🏻 🎄
• Wed 17.12. 16:00–18:00
•Sat 20.12. 11:00–13:00 & 14:00–16:00 – Santa Claus 🎅🏻 🎄
• Sun 21.12. 11:00–13:00 & 14:00–16:00 – Santa Claus 🎅🏻 🎄
• (Wed 24.12. closed on Christmas Eve)
• Fri 26.12. 12:00–15:00
• Sat 27.12. 12:00–15:00
• Sun 28.12. 12:00–15:00
• (Wed 31.12. closed on New Year’s Eve)

NOTE: Entry is primarily for guests with advance tickets. Santa Claus will visit the Reindeer Park on December 7, 13–14 and 20–21, during special two-hour openings.

January – April  
• Saturday 12:00–15:00
• Sunday 12:00–15:00


☀️ SUMMER 2026 

May–September
• Saturday 13:00–16:00
• Sunday 13:00–16:00


💳 Admission Fees

Ticket type                                      Price

Adult                                                 EUR 26

Child (4–11 yrs)                              EUR 14

Family (2 adults + 1–2 children) EUR 64

Under 4 yrs                                     Free

Student discount                          -10% (valid student card required)


🎟 Ticket Includes

  • Lichen to feed the reindeer

  • Campfire coffee (or tea/juice) and a bun in a cozy Lappish kota hut by the fire

  • In December: mulled wine and gingerbread (no coffee/bun)


Visit Duration

  • The public area of the reindeer park is fairly small – about one hour is enough for your visit.

  • We recommend arriving on the hour for a smoother visitor flow.


🦌 Will I Always See Reindeer?

  • Reindeer behave naturally – in hot weather they may stay in the shade.

  • We cannot guarantee that all reindeer are visible at all times.


Buying Tickets

You can buy tickets:
👉 From the SmaShop online store
👉 On site (card or cash, card preferred)

Your payment receipt acts as your admission ticket.


🛍 Souvenir Shop

  • Small shop selling e.g. reindeer bone jewellery and handicrafts

  • Perfect as a personal keepsake or a gift


💎 Amethyst Pass – Find Your Lucky Stone!

  • EUR 25 each

  • With a private booking, you can mine a genuine Finnish raw amethyst in the park’s mining shed

  • Includes a certificate of authenticity

  • Amethyst mining is not guaranteed during general opening hours


👥 Private Visits & Groups

Available outside general opening hours, primarily on weekdays.
Groups of more than 10 people: private booking required.

Basic rates (1 hour)

Group size                           Price

1–4 persons                          EUR 195
Extra persons                       + EUR 40 / person
Over 10 persons                  from EUR 370
Extra persons                       + EUR 37 / person

Includes:

  • Lichen for feeding reindeer

  • Guide (Finnish/English) with factual information about reindeer

  • Campfire coffee (or tea/juice) and cinnamon buns in the kota hut

  • Exclusive experience – no other visitors present at the same time


Optional extras:

  • Amethyst mining for small groups

  • Campfire meals in the kota hut

  • Private celebrations

  • Meetings in a cozy kota hut

  • Other activity packages

📩 Request a quote: sma@sma.fi


❗ Cancellation Policy

Tickets and private bookings are non-refundable, even in case of no-show.


ℹ️ Visitor Info & Tips

🦌 Open year-round, in all weather conditions
Come as you are – rain, shine or snow!

🦌 No reservation needed during public opening hours.
Tickets can be purchased online or on-site.

🕐 1 hour is enough.
The park is small but atmospheric.

🦌 Reindeer are semi-wild.
They don't like petting, but love lichen hand-fed by visitors.

📷 Bring a camera or phone!
Capture unforgettable moments.

🧥 Dress for the weather.
Be prepared for changing conditions.

🌲 Natural terrain.
Path from parking includes boardwalks and some stairs.

🐕 Note: Dogs are not allowed in the reindeer park.

🍝 No outside food allowed at the hut during public hours.
Campfire sausages and drinks are available for purchase.


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📍 Address & Getting Here

Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 ESPOO

Directions on website: https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/contact-information/

🚆 From Helsinki by public transport:

  • Trains U, E, or L → Espoo Center

  • From there, bus 245(A) to Nuuksio

  • Bus leaves from platform 32 (next to the train tracks)

🚗 Parking:

  • Limited parking at Reindeer Park

  • Larger parking available at Haltia Nature Centre (1 km before the park, Nuuksiontie 84)

🚫 Please do not park on private roads!
Residents must have access to their homes, and snowplows must operate freely in winter.