General opening hours and private visits

Opening Hours

Nuuksio Reindeer Park is open:

  • Saturdays and Sundays

  • Also Wednesdays in June, July, and August

  • At other times, visits are available by private booking only


☀️ SUMMER 2025

May
Sat & Sun: 13:00–16:00

June, July & August
Wed: 17:00–19:00
Sat & Sun: 13:00–16:00

September
Sat & Sun: 13:00–16:00

Exceptions:

  • Sun 15 June 2025: open 14:00–16:00

  • Sat 28 June 2025: closed due to private booking


❄️ WINTER 2025–2026

1 Oct 2025 – 30 Apr 2026
Sat & Sun: 12:00–15:00


💡 Tip: Buy tickets in advance from our
webshop: SmaShop – Nuuksio Reindeer Park


Admission Fees

  • Adult: €26

  • Child (4–11 yrs): €14

  • Family (2 adults + 1–2 children): €64

  • Children under 4: free

  • Student discount: -10% with valid student ID (in-person only)


Included in the ticket price

  • Lichen to feed the reindeer

  • Campfire coffee (or tea/juice) and a cinnamon bun in a cozy Lappish hut

  • In December: mulled wine and gingerbread (no coffee or buns)


Duration of Visit

  • Recommended visit: around 1 hour

  • Please arrive on the hour, if possible, to help us pace visitor flow


Buying Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

Your payment receipt is your entry ticket.


🔮 Amethyst Pass (€25/each)

  • Available on-site (subject to visitor numbers)

  • Dig your own Finnish raw amethyst in our mining shed

  • Includes certificate of authenticity

  • Come and discover your lucky stone!


🛍️ Souvenir Shop

  • Small gift shop with unique handmade items

  • Reindeer bone jewelry and keepsakes

  • Perfect for personal mementos or gifts


👥 Private Visits & Group Bookings

  • Available outside public opening hours, mainly weekdays

  • Mandatory for groups of over 10 people. Larger groups cannot be accommodated during public hours.

Pricing (visit duration: 1 hour):

  • 1–4 persons: €195

  • Additional guests: +€40/person

  • Groups over 10: from €370

  • Additional guests: +€37/person

Includes:

  • Lichen for feeding the reindeer

  • Guide (Finnish/English)

  • Campfire coffee (or tea/juice) and buns in a cozy Lappish hut

With private booking you can arrange:

  • Lappish-Hut meals

  • Private celebrations

  • Hut meetings

  • Other tailored programs

📩 Inquire for availabilit in advance: 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.