Kirkkonummi’s magnificent and diverse nature, cultural life, associations and various municipal services offer numerous opportunities for enjoyable leisure time activities. The event calendar of the municipality of Kirkkonummi includes information on activities organised in different parts of Kirkkonummi for adults, children and young people alike. https://tapahtumat.kirkkonummi.fi/fi-FI
The Visit Kirkkonummi website also contains information on the places to visit, nature, culture, hobbies and services of Kirkkonummi.
https://www.visitkirkkonummi.fi/en/
Physical exercise in Kirkkonummi
The sports facilities of Kirkkonummi have been compiled on a map at https://www.lipas.fi/liikuntapaikat. You can find the services in Kirkkonummi by typing the word Kirkkonummi in the “Search” field.
Swimming pool
Kirkkonummi has a swimming pool (Gesterbyntie 41, 02400 Kirkkonummi). In addition to the pool area, the swimming pool has a gym, exercise facilities, a café, massage therapist and other services.
More information on the opening hours, admission fees, swimming instruction, exercise groups and events can be found here: https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/uimahalli
Skatepark
Masala Community Centre has a skate park.https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/masalan-monitoimitalon-skeittiparkki
Outdoor sports facilities
Kirkkonummi has three sports parks:
- in the city centre (Vanha rantatie 8)
- in Veikkola (Eerikinkartanontie 67)
- in Masala (Masalantie 258).
In addition, the municipality has several fields for ball sports and outdoor exercise facilities, fitness stairs and two disc golf courses.
More information on the outdoor sports facilities can be found here: https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/ulkoliikuntapaikat.
A van named Senioripaku also tours around Kirkkonummi. It contains equipment and instructors that provide older people with opportunities for physical exercise close to home. Senioripaku’s timetables can be found on the municipality’s website. https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/senioripaku
Outdoor activities
In Finland, you are allowed to move about and spend time freely in nature. Read more about these Everyman’s rights on the InfoFinland website. You can also pick berries and mushrooms in the forest, but remember that some of them are very poisonous.
Kirkkonummi offers plenty of opportunities for exercising outdoors in nature:
- various different nature trails https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/polut-ja-kohteet
- outdoor recreation areas https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/ulkoilualueet
- beaches https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/uimarannat-1
- two winter swimming spots https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/avantouintipaikat
Guided exercise
Kirkkonummi’s Youth and Sports Services organise guided exercise. https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/ohjattu-liikunta
Kirkkonummi Adult Education Centre also offers various exercise classes and courses in outdoors exercise on a yearly basis. https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/kansalaisopisto-1
Several different sports associations operate in the municipality. Find out more here: https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/liikuntayhdistykset-1
Private sports services
Kirkkonummi has two private sports arenas: ice arena Varuboden Areena in the centre of Kirkkonummi, and sports centre Joo.areena in Masala https://jooarena.fi/.
Kirkkonummi also has numerous private gyms, riding stables, golf courses, boat harbours, a paintball track and the Peuramaa Ski Centre. https://www.visitkirkkonummi.fi/fi/visitkirkkonummi/kohteet-ja-palvelut/nae-ja-koe/aktiviteetit/
Culture in Kirkkonummi
Libraries
Kirkkonummi has three libraries:
- Main Library, Library House Fyyri – Kirkkotori 1, 02400 Kirkkonummi
- Masala Library – Puolukkamäki 7, 02430 Masala
- Veikkola Library – Allastie 6, 02880 Veikkola.
Mobile Library Ella also tours around Kirkkonummi, and you can borrow and return books there. The stops and timetable of the mobile library can be found on the map.
You can borrow books, audio books, music, films and magazines from the library and use the library’s computers. The library staff helps you in information retrieval and use of digital devices. The library also contains many books in languages other than Finnish or Swedish. You can ask the staff for books written in your native language.
Libraries also organise a variety of art exhibitions, cultural events, advisory services and lectures. Library services are free of charge.
Theatre
In the Masala Youth Theatre, professionals guide young theatre enthusiasts. The Youth Theatre offers young people an opportunity to act. Several theatre performances are available to the public every year. https://masalannuorisoteatteri.net/
Veikkola Manor Theatre is an amateur theatre for people of all ages interested in acting and music. It organises theatre performances in the summer at Navalantie 23, Veikkola. https://www.veikkolankartanoteatteri.fi/
Music
Several choirs and orchestras operate in Kirkkonummi.
You can find information on the choirs, instrumental groups and individual instruction at the Adult Education Centre here: https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/kirkkonummi/fi/?q=subject%3A21&page=1
The parish of Kirkkonummi also has several different choirs and musical instrument groups for singers and musicians of different ages. https://www.kirkkonummenseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/musiikki
Other choirs operating in Kirkkonummi:
- http://www.porkkalanlaulu.fi/
- https://www.viihdelaulajat.com/
- https://www.kirkkonummenkamarikuoro.com/
Kirkkonummi also has an active Kirkkonummi Chamber Orchestra that perfoms regularly. https://www.knko.fi/
Cinema
Kino Kirkkonummi is located in the centre of Kirkkonummi at Munkinmäentie 17. https://www.kinokirkkonummi.fi/
Museums
You can find information on the museums in Kirkkonummi here: https://www.visitkirkkonummi.fi/fi/visitkirkkonummi/kohteet-ja-palvelut/nae-ja-koe/kulttuuri-ja-nahtavyydet/?sc=museot
You can also read stories about Kirkkonummi on the cultural and nature trails of the E-Museo website. https://emuseo.fi/kirkkonummitarinat
Hobbies for children and young people in Kirkkonummi
Youth facilities
Youth facilities are places where young people and children from year 3 in basic education to 17 years of age can spend time, free of charge. The youth facilities are open for young people on weekday evenings. Some of the youth facilities are also open on Saturdays.
There are three youth facilities in Kirkkonummi:
- Youth Centre Fyyri – Kirkkotori 1, 02400 Kirkkonummi
- Youth facility in Masala Community Centre – Puolukkamäki 7, 02430 Masala
- Veikkola Youth Centre – Koskentie 3,02880 Veikkola
Recreational activities for children and young people
There are free activity groups for children and young people in Kirkkonummi. The MyHobby groups are intended for school-age children and young people, and the TALENT groups are intended for children who need special support in order to engage in hobbies. The groups provide instruction in art, music, cooking, emotional skills, exercise, photography and more. https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/myhobby-ja-talent-harrastusryhmat
Harrastuspaku, a touring Hobby Van, brings different types of recreational equipment and opportunities closer to children and young people during holidays. https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/harrastuspaku
Kirkkonummi Art School and Music Institution provide art education for children and young people. These institutions accept registrations in the spring, but it is also possible to join different music groups for 0 to 10-year-olds during the academic year.
Parishes also organise diverse activities for children and young people:
- https://www.kirkkonummenseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/lapsille-ja-lapsiperheille
- https://www.kirkkonummenseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kouluikaiset
- https://www.kirkkonummenseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/nuorille
There are also five Scout Groups in Kirkkonummi. The Scouts teach useful skills and engage in outdoor activities together. https://uusimaa.partio.fi/piiri/lippukunnat/siuntio-kirkkonummi-inkoo/
Other hobbies
Kirkkonummi Adult Education Centre offers many different recreational activities. Find out more here: https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/kirkkonummi/en/
Kirkkonummi has many cultural organisations, https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/kulttuuriyhdistykset
and sports associations https://www.kirkkonummi.fi/liikuntayhdistykset-1.
Luckan runs a family café in Luckan’s own facilities. Luckan also organises various cultural events in different languages around Kirkkonummi. In the summer, Luckan organises a multilingual camp for children. More information can be found on the website https://kyrkslatt.luckan.fi/
In Kirkkonummi, you can also participate in the activities offered by organisations such as the Martha Association, voluntary fire brigades, the Finnish Red Cross, the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, residents’ associations and youth clubs.
Information on leisure activities is available from Luckan in the Shopping Centre Kirsikka, Saloviuksentie 3.
Services provided by neighbouring municipalities
The extensive recreational and cultural services of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area are within easy reach. There are also many attractions and cultural activities worth exploring in Western Uusimaa.
The City of Helsinki’s Sports Services can be found on this map.
Information on Espoo’s Sports Services can be found here:
