Language cafés at Espoo City Library

Did you know that Espoo city library organizes many different events for practicing language skills and learning Finnish? Here’s a summary of different events organized during spring 2025. Read more:

HelloEspoo.fi updated

We have updated the Hello Espoo website for recently immigrated Espoo residents. The content update is tied to the revision of the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration that entered into force on 01 January 2025.

More info:


Ski tracks in Laajalahti

More info about ski-tracks:


FAQ about ski tracks and ice-skating fields:


Changes to temporary routes in Tapiola 25th November 2024

The entrance and exit of the Tapiola metro station and bus terminal at the Itätuulenkuja street level (elevator level U) will be closed on Monday 25 November 2024.
Read more:

Greetings, new Espoo resident

Welcome to your new home city! Did you know this? Read more:

Laajalahti youth club

The youth club organized by Laajalahti ry meets every other Thursday in the premises of the library's ground floor. The club's leaders are Valo and Mohammed.

Welcome !


Nature house Villa Elfvik in Laajalahti

The Nature House Villa Elfvik is an Art Nouveau villa built in 1904 where you learn about Espoo’s diverse nature and get tips on a sustainable lifestyle. The Nature House is located in the middle of nature reserves and offers free admission. On weekends by opening hours, there is also a café in the house. Learn more:

How to check which services are running using the Journey Planner

You can search for public transport services near you using the Nearby stops and routes feature of the Journey Planner at hsl.fi/lahella. The view shows services near your location or a location you choose. Vehicles currently running move on the map.

Address: Ahertajantie 2, 02100 Espoo

Phone +358 9 4763 6400


City bikes are available from April to October

A new bike every day – now it is possible again! You can hop on a city bike from the first day of April. The maximum ride time has been doubled, and you can buy your season pass now.

More info:


Do you need help studying Finnish

Do you need help studying Finnish or finding a suitable language course the Espoo Adult Education Centre? Language house and study counselling for Finnish language will help you.
More info:

Laajalahti library

Our cozy local library

Find information about our opening hours, services and events from this page:

Welcome to the library!

Do you use the self-service library? You must now register as a user

Only registered users will have access to the Helmet self-service libraries as of 1 November 2023, when the new self-service library rules enter into force. You can register at any Helmet library.

More info

Laajalahti Winter Swimming Area

The winter swimming spot is located in the Laajalahti marina area next to the Laajalahti Nature Reserve.

The platform has a windshield, inside which there are thermal stairs and a thermal plate. A pump is installed in the opening, which creates a flow on the surface and keeps the opening open. The winter swimming area has no sauna or showers.The swimming area has a small, heated changing room.

The winter swimming club Laajalahti Winter Swimmers is responsible for its use.The changing room key is subject to a fee and can be requested from the Winter Swimming Club contact person: anna.linjama@konservatorio.fi.Winter swimming season is from November to April.

Address: Ruukinrannantie 29,02600 Espoo

Contact: anna.linjama@konservatorio.fi

Laajalahti Autumn Bulletin 2023

Laajalahti ry has published Autumn Bulletin 2023 providing a lot of useful local information. It may be downloaded from here.