Welcome to explore manors and events near Helsinki
The “Glamour and Curtsy – Upstairs and Downstairs Life” exhibition and events have been organised in collaboration with the museums of Central Uusimaa. We have compiled a list of current manor events that might interest you. Welcome to explore the fascinating manors, exhibitions, and inspiring events near Helsinki!
Manor Events in Central Uusimaa
The Manor on the King´s Road
Exhibition Centre WeeGee, Espoo | until 1 June 2025
At KAMU’s exhibition “The Manor on the King´s Road”, you can dive into the charming life of the Espoo Manor from the 1500s to the 2000s.
The Glow of Håkansböle – Light Trail in the Manor Park
Håkansböle Manor Park, Hakunila | 17–19 October 6–9 PM
The light path artworks celebrate Jugend style and architect Armas Lindgren, whose 150th birthday is being commemorated. Free entry.
Guided Walking Tour: Manors and Ghosts in Espoo
Around Alberga Manor, Espoo | Fri 25 Oct 5:30–6:30 PM
This guided walking tour introduces you to the most famous manors of Espoo, such as Espoo Manor and Alberga Manor, while also sharing thrilling ghost stories from the manors. Do you dare to join? Tours are held in Finnish. Tickets €10.
Lecture: Manors as Harbingers of Change in the Hyvinkää Area
Museum Centre Taika, Hyvinkää | Fri 26 Oct 2:00–3:00 PM
In her lecture, Anu Lahtinen will discuss the significance of manors and manor residents during transitional periods in Hyvinkää. Lecture is in Finnish and included in the museum centre’s admission fee.
K60: Women’s Realm, Noblewomen as Manor Managers
Nurmijärvi Main Library, Nurmijärvi | Tue 5 Nov 1 PM
Doctor of Philosophy and historian Eeva Kotioja talks about the role of noblewomen as the managers of manor life. She has researched women’s social influence, 19th-century family history, and the formation of aristocratic networks. Lecture is in Finnish. Free entry.
K60: Marie Linder – A Monologue about Love and Freedom
Klaukkala Library, Klaukkala | Tue 19 Nov 3 PM
Actor Marika Sampio-Utriainen’s monologue tells the story of the exceptional noblewoman, Countess Marie Linder, who was the lady of Kytäjä Manor. Lecture is in Finnish. Free entry.
Monologue Performance Marie Linder – From Love to Freedom
Museum Centre Taika, Hyvinkää | Sat 23 Nov 2:00–3:00 PM
The monologue performance tells the story of an extraordinary noblewoman, Countess Marie Linder. Monologue is in Finnish and included in the museum centre’s admission fee.
Manor Christmas
Håkansböle Manor Area, Hakunila | Sun 1 Dec 11 AM–2 PM
This year’s traditional Christmas event includes a children’s play, beautiful Christmas carols, horse rides, and historical costumes. Free entry.
Play Reading at Vallmogård – Hissvägraren and Nyckeltanten
Vallmogård, Kauniainen | Mon 2 Dec 7–8:30 PM
This Swedish-language play gets its world premiere and is a continuation of Bengt Ahlfors’ play “Hissvägraren,” which premiered at Lilla Teatern in 2007 with Lasse Pöysti in the lead role. Tickets €10 at the door.
Historical Afternoons – Lecture: Christmas in Manors and Cottages
Exhibition Centre WeeGee, Espoo | Wed 4 Dec 2–3 PM
KAMU’s Historical Afternoons offer fascinating lectures on history and museum work. The lecturer is museum educator Iris Hyyrynen. The lecture is in Finnish. Free entry.
Herttoniemi Manor Christmas Event
Herttoniemi Manor, Herttoniemi | Sat 7 Dec 12–4 PM
Welcome to Helsinki’s most enchanting Christmas event at Herttoniemi Manor. Free entry.
Photo: Maija Astikainen / Helsinki City Museum