helsinki reindeer tour

Feeding reindeer

Reindeer Park

Feeding the reindeer

Beautiful Nuuksio National Park

Reindeer Park souvenir store

Coffee and bun in a traditional Lappish tepee

• Entrance to Rock Church

View of the interior of the beautiful Rock Church in Helsinki

• Helsinki Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki

Havis Amanda Fountain

City Hall on Market Square

Allas Sea Pool in Helsinki

HEL-018 - Helsinki Private Highlights Tour & Reindeer Park Visit

Experience the northern magic on a tour complete with Helsinki sightseeing and Finland’s southernmost Reindeer Park visit.

Tour price per adult:

Tour includes

• 5h private guide services
• 5h private tour vehicle
• Entrance, tour and feeding the animals at Reindeer Park
• Coffee break in a Lappish tepee with an open fire (coffee and a bun)
• Helsinki city tour including round transfer to/from cruise port/hotel

Tour excludes

• Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in the tour price.
• 00:00 – 00:45 Meet & greet at cruise port/hotel followed by scenic drive through picturesque Nuuksio National Park to Reindeer Park
• 00:45 – 01:45 Visit and feeding the animals at Reindeer Park with coffee break and shopping
• 01:45 – 02:30 Return drive to Helsinki
• 02:30 – 04:40 Helsinki panoramic sightseeing tour and visit to Rock Church
• 04:40 – 05:00 Return transfer to cruise port/hotel

Additional information

Entrance to Rock Church is subject to scheduled religious and private services.

Please note, a surcharge applies on Sundays and all public holidays. Public holidays in 2023-2024: 04.11.23, 06.12.23, 24-26.12.23, 01.01.24, 06.01.24, 29.03.24, 31.03.24, 01.04.24, 01.05.24, 09.05.24, 19.05.24, 21.06.24, 22.06.24, 02.11.24, 6.12.24, 24-26.12.24.

• Scenic Nuuksio National Park
• Reindeer Park Visit
• Feeding reindeers
• Coffee break in a Lappish tepee
• Sibelius Monument & Park
• Rock Church
• Helsinki Music Center
• Finnish Parliament
• Senate Square
• Helsinki University
• Helsinki City Hall
• Market Square
• Uspenski Cathedral

Located at a short panoramic drive from Helsinki at  Nuuksio National Park , the  Reindeer Park  offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy  traditional Lappish culture  by  meeting and feeding this fabled animal in a ‘up close and personal’ way.

Reindeer and people have a connection that is thousands of years old in what is today called Finland. The  authentic atmosphere in the reindeer park  set in dense forest is a delightful way to learn of these  semi-wild reindeer  that are the life of native Sami reindeer herders living on the other side of the Arctic Circle.

There is also a charming wooden  Lappish Tepee  with  fur covered seats and a blazing fire pit  in the center to enjoy a unique coffee break after touring the reindeer park.

Upon our return to the capital city of Helsinki, we will enjoy the urban and contemporary side of the Finnish life with a  sightseeing tour  to  cutting-edge Nordic architecture  and  charming seaside areas .

We will also tour the famous  Rock Church, Market Square and Sibelius Park  before returning to your hotel or cruise port.

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Nuuksio Reindeer Park

Experience a touch of northern magic at Finland's southernmost reindeer park in Nuuksio!

Nuuksio Reindeer Park offers a unique opportunity to learn about reindeer and see these magnificent animals up close. Come visit the reindeer and enjoy the tranquility of nature in Nuuksio, located just 30 km / 30 minutes from Helsinki city center.

Reindeer Introduction

The first reindeer arrived from Lapland to Nuuksio in Christmas 2013, marking the beginning of the park’s story. In spring 2019, the herd grew with two new additions, and in February 2021, we welcomed a delightful white calf named Helmi (Pearl). White reindeer are rare and have a harder time surviving in the wild due to their distinctive color. According to old beliefs, a white reindeer in the herd brings good luck.

Reindeer herd

Nuuksio Reindeer Park is home to six reindee: Bull reindeer Usva (b. 2018) and females: Taik (Magic), Lumi (Snow), Nella (b. 2013), Tähti (Star) (b. 2016), and Helmi (Pearl) (b. 2020). Tähti is Usva's mother, and they share a special bond. Our reindeer live in a peaceful environment that caters to their natural behavioral needs

Reindeer biology

Reindeer shed their antlers every spring, and their thick winter coat thins out for the summer. This change makes them look slightly different during the summer months. Reindeer antlers are the fastest-growing bone in the world, with new velvet-covered antlers growing up to 2-2,5 cm per day. The hierarchy among the reindeer may temporarily change in the spring when antlers are shed at different times.

Reindeer Well-being

The well-being of our reindeer is of utmost importance to us. Interactions with the reindeer are always on their terms, ensuring they do not experience stress or disturbance. We do not lend our reindeer for external events to ensure they live as stress-free a life as possible in their own enclosure. Visitors are welcome to meet the reindeer in their serene environment at Nuuksio Reindeer Park.

Opening Hours

Nuuksio Reindeer Park is open year-round. Check the up-to-date opening hours here:   https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/opening-hours/

Tickets for weekend public opening days can be purchased either on-site or in advance from our online store: https://smashop.johku.com/en_US/vierailut-nuuksion-poropuistossa

Private Visits

For private visit availability, please inquire in advance at: [email protected]

Park services

Souvenir Shop: In the small gift shop, you can purchase items such as domestically crafted jewelry made from reindeer antlers, other reindeer bone products and adorable soft toys, beloved by children.

Amethyst Mine Barn: Dig your own lucky stone in the reindeer park's amethyst mine barn! The domestic raw amethysts have been mined from Lapland with ecological tools, respecting the delicate nature of Lapland, and transported to our barn for you to find. The stones' carbon footprint and backgrounds are 100% in order. You can buy a mining pass during your visit. For private group bookings, mining passes are also booked in advance.

White Reindeer Kota Café/Restaurant: Your visit to the reindeer park always includes campfire coffee and a bun by the fire in the kota, but the kota is also available for private group reservations. Come enjoy an experiential lunch or dinner in the cozy kota by the fire. The kota has serving rights. More information: https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/white-reindeer-teepee-restaurant/ Activity programs in the Reindeer Park , for more information: https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/programs-in-reindeer-park/

Overnight stay in the Reindeer Park: Experience a unique overnight stay for two in the reindeer park’s ecological shingle cabins, Igluhuts: Naava and Pihka. More information and reservations directly from the online store: https://smashop.johku.com/en_US/elamysmajoitus

Accessibility

The fenced reindeer park is located on a rocky forest plot. From the parking lot, there are wide boardwalks leading to the feeding area, with a small rocky slope, railing, and a few steps at the end. There are also a few steps on the feeding terrace. Therefore, the area is not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability and values

Read more: https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/sustainability/

Location and Contact Information

Nuuksio Reindeer Park is part of our family-owned nature tourism business ( https://www.sma.fi ) and is located on a private, fenced area within Nuuksio National Park. From the reindeer park, you can easily access the marked trails of the national park. The Finnish Nature Center Haltia is about a kilometer away from the reindeer park.

Address: Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 Espoo, FINLAND For directions and contact details, visit: https://www.nuuksioreindeerpark.fi/en/contact-information/

Blog post of a unique staycation in a Igluhut

Social media influencer Kathrin Deter spent one night with reindeer in a Igluhut in Nuuksio. Check out her blog post here: https://kathrindeter.com/unique-staycation-spend-the-night-at-nuuksio-reindeer-park/

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