Opening hours, tickets & visitor info

The Reindeer Park can be visited year-round either during public opening hours or by booking a private visit in advance.

Groups of more than 10 persons are always required to make a private reservation. More information about private bookings can be found further down on this page.

Our office is open on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00.

The Reindeer Park staff can be reached via WhatsApp at: +358 45 787 338 63. The office is open on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.


🕒 Public Opening Hours 2026

Wednesday 17:00 – 19:00
Saturday     12:00 – 15:00
Sunday       12:00 – 15:00

Exceptions to Opening Hours in December 2026:

Wed 2 Dec – 17:00–19:00
Fri 4 Dec – 17:00–19:00
Sat 5 Dec – 12:00–15:00
Sun 6 Dec – 12:00–15:00

Wed 9 Dec – 17:00–19:00
Fri 11 Dec – 17:00–19:00

Sat 12 Dec – 12:00–15:00
🎅 Santa Claus will be visiting the park

Sun 13 Dec – 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
🎅 Santa Claus will be visiting the park
(Two visiting sessions)

Wed 16 Dec – 17:00–19:00
Fri 18 Dec – 17:00–19:00

Sat 19 Dec – 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
🎅 Santa Claus will be visiting the park
(Two visiting sessions)

Sun 20 Dec – 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
🎅 Santa Claus will be visiting the park
(Two visiting sessions)

Wed 23 Dec – 17:00–19:00

Sat 26 Dec – 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
(Two visiting sessions)

Sun 27 Dec – 111:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
(Two visiting sessions)

Wed 30 Dec – 17:00–19:00


January 2027

Fri 1 Jan 2027 – 17:00–19:00

Regular opening hours from January:

Wednesday – 17:00–19:00
Saturday – 12:00–15:00
Sunday – 12:00–15:00

Exceptions to Opening Hours:

Sat 22 May 2027 – Open 12:00–14:00


🎟 Admission Fees

• Adult: €26
• Child (4–11 yrs): €14
• Family (2 adults + 1–2 children):  €64
• Under 4 yrs: Free

• Student discount with a valid student card when purchasing on-site (not available online): 10% off
• EU Disability Card: One assistant is admitted free of charge with an EU Disability Card (A marking) or other valid documentation. The assisted person must have a valid ticket.

🎟 What's included

• Lichen to feed the reindeer
• Campfire coffee (or tea/juice) and a bun in a traditional Lappish kota hut (gluten-free option available).

December special: mulled wine (glögi) & gingerbread 

🛒 Tickets

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance from the
👉 From the SmaShop online store  

Tickets can also be purchased on-site. Card payment is preferred.

Please note: During the Christmas season, priority entry is given to visitors who have purchased their tickets in advance from our online store.

Your payment receipt serves as your admission ticket.


🕒 Private Bookings & Groups

Private visits are available outside our public opening hours, primarily on weekdays.

Groups of more than 10 people are always accommodated through a private booking.

Explore our private visit options: https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/programs-in-reindeer-park/

Basic visit – Reindeer Magic and a Fireside Moment in the Kota (1 h / 1-45 guests).  

During your visit, you can feed the reindeer lichen and hear fascinating stories about their lives. Guiding is available in Finnish or English. The experience continues by the open fire in the atmospheric White Reindeer Kota. Traditional Finnish campfire coffee, tea or juice and freshly baked cinnamon buns are served. For smaller groups, the cinnamon buns can be replaced with sweet buns baked on sticks over the fire, if preferred. This option must be booked in advance. At the end of your visit, you can stop by our small souvenir shop and find a special keepsake from the Reindeer Park.

Price:
• 1–4 persons:
€195 total
• Additional persons (5-8 persons): €40 per person
• 9-10 persons: €380 total
• Additional persons (11-45 persons): €38 per person

Includes:

• Guide (Finnish / English
• Reindeer feeding
• Campfire drinks & cinnamon buns
• Exclusive experience (no other visitors)

Optional extras:

• An Amethyst Pass (€30 per person) entitles you to dig for one genuine Finnish raw amethyst in the Reindeer Park’s mining shed. The stone comes with a certificate of authenticity. Available for small groups only.
• Campfire meals in the kota hut. Explore our menu options
​​​​​​​• Private celebrations
• Meetings in a cozy kota hut

📩 Request a quote: sma@sma.fi


Cancellation Policy

Tickets and private bookings are non-refundable, including no-shows.


⏳ Visit Duration

The public area is small – about 1 hour is ideal.
We recommend arriving one the hour for a smoother visitor flow.


🛍 Souvenir Shop

Small shop selling for example:
• Reindeer bone jewellery
• Local handicrafts.
Perfect as a personal keepsake or a gift.


🦌 Can you always see the reindeer?

Reindeer are semi-wild animals. They behave naturally, and in very warm weather, they may stay in the shade. We cannot guarantee that all the reindeer will always be visible.  They do not enjoy petting, but visitors can hand-feed them lichen, which they love.


ℹ️ General Information and Visitor Tips

🦌 Open year-round—in all weather conditions.
Come and visit us, whatever the weather!

🦌 No reservation is required during public opening hours.
Tickets can be purchased either on site or in advance from our online store.

🕐 Allow approximately one hour for your visit.
The Reindeer Park is small but full of atmosphere.

🦌 Reindeer are semi-wild animals.
They do not like being petted, but they love lichen—feed them directly from your hand!

📷 Bring your camera or phone!
Capture unforgettable moments with the reindeer.

🧥 Dress appropriately for the weather.
Conditions can change, so be prepared for wind, rain or freezing temperatures.

🌲 The terrain is natural and uneven.
The route from the car park to the Reindeer Park follows a wooden boardwalk and also includes steps.

🐕 Please note: Dogs are not allowed in the Reindeer Park.

🌭 Visitors may not bring their own food to the kota during public opening hours.
Campfire sausages and drinks are available for purchase on site.

📱 Follow us and share your moments on Instagram!
@nuuksioreindeerpark #NuuksioReindeerPark


📍 Location & Getting Here

Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 ESPOO, FINLAND

🚆 By public transport from Helsinki:

• Take a U, E or L commuter train to Espoon keskus
•  From Espoon keskus, take bus 245(A) towards Nuuksio.
•  The bus departs from platform 32, next to the railway tracks.

Please note: There will be disruptions to train services on the coastal Railway during weekends in September and October 2026. Read more on the HSL website.

🚗 Parking:

• Parking spaces at the Reindeer Park's own car park are limited.
• A larger parking is available at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, approximately 1 km before the Reindeer Park (Nuuksiontie 84).

🚫 Please do not park on private roads.


📱 Follow Us

Instagram: @nuuksioreindeerpark
#NuuksioReindeerPark