Tips for daytrips close to Helsinki

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sunlovemama New member

Member since 06 January 2011

sunlovemamaNew member11 February 2012 19:48:07

We're looking to spend a short week exploring around Helsinki this February, maybe renting a car. We have two kids under 5, so are looking to balance being on the road and sightseeing with anything interactive and entertaining for the kids. (Since it's a family outing we'll leave the more sporty activities like skating and skiing for when they can both enjoy it).

I hear Fiskars is nice, but to leave Hanko for summer.
Any tips or ideas?

And particularly if you have tips for good or convenient places to eat en route, so we can skip the Hesburger for something more nutricious

Thanks so much!
Jessica

citizen1 ViP

Member since 06 December 2009

citizen1ViP15 February 2012 07:22:30

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If you don't want to go skiing or skating, summer really would be a better time for trips like this.

Indoor places: Hvittr盲sk in Kirkkonummi.

sunlovemama New member

Member since 06 January 2011

sunlovemamaNew member17 February 2012 18:11:11

Thanks citizen1!
For those of you considering, I found out it's closed during Feb, but this website does show other options of castles and manors that are also worth viewing:

sunlovemama New member

Member since 06 January 2011

sunlovemamaNew member15 March 2012 16:40:32

All - a worthwhile day trip is the little town of Fiskars.

In the area there's also a Bison Farm close to Karjalohja.

oenanthe Member

Member since 15 March 2012

oenantheMember15 March 2012 18:49:08

Please think about J盲rvenp盲盲. Great eats and a frozen lake right next to the center.

griffin63 New member

Member since 29 April 2009

griffin63New member25 April 2012 05:58:05

You dont need a car for this
Visit You can easily spend a whole day on the island and the fortress and surroundings are great fun to explore for kids
There is even a submarine

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