Hiking & outdoor recreationLength0.9 km
Duration(1 h)
Degree of difficultyEasy
Nature Sanctuary nature trail leads through herb-rich forest and shoreline reed beds and has boards with information on Laajalahti. The starting and end point for the nature trail is at Villa Elfvik a nature centre run by the town of Espoo. In the area's park forest stands the rebuilt "Uranuksen temppeli" (Temple of Uranus). There is also a bird watching tower on the trail. The trail is accessible by wheelchair and with a baby pram.
Circle trail
Accessible trail
Camping not permitted
No dry toilet
No water point
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Starting pointLaajalahti pysäköintialue
The starting and end point for the nature trail is at Villa Elfvik a nature centre run by the town of Espoo. At the villa visitors can see a nature themed exhibition.
In the area's park forest stands the rebuilt "Uranuksen temppeli" (Temple of Uranus). There is a miniature model of our galaxy built in the Helsinki metropolitan area and this villa is located where the planet Uranus is located within the model.
An old boat shed by a stone pier has been transformed into a bird information point. The view of the bay that opens from the bird watching tower is breath taking. During summer visitors can also observe from the tower as cattle graze below. The bird watching tower is accessible by wheelchair.
End pointLaajalahti pysäköintialue