Matinkylä is a seaside destination in Espoo with good transport connections. See the sights of maritime Eapoo in Matinkylä, visit the Natura Viva canoeing spot.
Matinkylä is easily accessible by HSL public transport. The Länsimetro brings you less than a kilometre away from the Iso Omena shopping centre, and you can also catch a bus right next to Matinkylä beach. The Matinkylä beach canoeing point of Natura Viva is also located close to the beach. You can easily rent kayaks and SUP boards from us for sea trips in the beautiful Espoo archipelago.
Villa Rulludd
Villa Rulludd in Espoo's Hyljelahti is a true reflection of the villa life of yesteryear. This beautiful wooden villa building has been restored as a museum, where you can discover Espoo's past as a villa area and a seaside leisure destination for city dwellers.
Villa Rulludd is situated in a stunning location in Rullanieme. From Matinkylä beach it is about three and a half kilometres along the seaside footpath to Rulludd.
Nokkala Lighthouse
Nokkalan Majakka is an event venue and restaurant at the tip of Nokkalanniemi, just off Matinkylä beach. Here you can eat and drink well and enjoy summer concerts. The Majakka building is a stunning piece of modern architecture with wooden panels and many overhangs. Next to the lighthouse is a guest marina, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold drink.
The buildings of Big Calf Island
Big Vasikkasaari is located off Matinkylä, a five-minute water bus ride from the Nokola guest marina. Of course, you can also paddle here in a Natura Viva kayak, which makes for a round trip of about three kilometres.
Iso Vasikkasaari is one of the old villa islands in the Espoo archipelago, where city dwellers have enjoyed the marine nature and their holidays since the days of steamships. The island's buildings include old wooden cottages and fishermen's huts, which have been restored to top condition. The early 19th century fish hut now houses a summer café. Another great attraction is Rödä Villa, built in the 1870s as a summer residence for bank manager Landen. Another magnificent villa is Gula Villa, now a summer restaurant.
There is also a lookout tower at Big Vasikkasaari, with stunning views of the Gulf of Finland and the shores of Espoo.
Matinkylä Manor
Built in the 1940s, the main building of Matinkylä Manor is located on roughly the same site where the original village of Mattby with its other buildings was situated in the 16th century. This is where the settlement of Matinkylä originated, in the middle of maritime Espoo. Matinkylä Manor, also known as Matinkartano, is one of the most fascinating sights in Espoo. From Matinkylä beach to the centre of Matinkylä, it is about 800 metres to walk.
Nuottaranta
Nuottaranta is a beautiful coastal park in Nuottaniemi, about a kilometre and a half walk from Matinkylä beach. You can also easily paddle or canoe here from the Natura Viva paddling point: follow the shoreline and head past Nokkalanniemi, between Buguholmen Island and the mainland and through the middle of the Blindgrund islands.
There is a beautiful green area on the shore of Nuotte, as well as a guest marina. The Villa Pentry restaurant is set in a stunningly handsome lighthouse. Nuottaniemi is a very maritime attraction and a great place for a picnic walk or a longer visit.
