Arriving to the event

Free Puutarhafest bus

Espoo Day offers a direct, free bus connection from Kivenlahti metro station via Puutarhafest to Kauklahti train station from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and back. During the day, the Puutarhafest bus also offers musical experiences, as Tuomas Skopa, who performs at the event in the morning, plays on all departures between 12:00 and 13:25.

Puutarhafest reserves the right to make changes to the bus schedule and route. Check the latest information on this page before you jump on the bus!

PUUTARHAFEST BUS | Kivenlahti → Puutarhafest → Kivenlahti

Estimated departure times from Kivenlahti to Puutarhafest:
10.00
10.50
12.00
12.50
15.05
16.15
17.05
18.15
19.05
20.15
21.05

From Kivenlahti to Puutarhafest, the bus runs on the route:
Kivenlahti (M) E4043, Merivirta→ Kummelinvuorensilta E4261, Kauklahdenväylä→ Harmaakallionpolku E4249, Kauklahdenväylä→ Mesimäki E5235, Vantinlaaksontie (Puutarhafest)After arriving at Puutarhafest, the bus continues to Kauklahti station.

You can get on the bus at the Kummelinvuorensilta and Harmaakallionpolku stops. However, remember to wave visibly to the bus so that it stops. Please also note that if the bus is already full in Kivenlahti, it cannot take new passengers from intermediate stops.

Estimated departure times from Puutarhafest to Kivenlahti:
‍10.30
11.25
12.30
13.25
14.47
15.40
16.47
18.45
19.40
20.45
21.40‍

From Puutarhafest to Kivenlahti, the bus runs on the route:
Mesimäki E5235, Vantinlaaksontie→ Harmaakallionpolku E4250, Kauklahdenväylä→ Kummelinvuorensilta E4260, Kauklahdenväylä→ Kivenlahti (M) E4043, Merivirta. You can get off at the Harmaakallionpolku and Kummelinvuorensilta stops, but the bus will no longer take new passengers. All passengers must get off at the final stop in Kivenlahti.

PUUTARHAFEST BUS | Kauklahti → Puutarhafest → Kauklahti

Estimated departures from Kauklahti to Puutarhafest:
10.25
11.20
12.25
13.20
14.40
15.35
16.40
18.40
19.35
20.40
21.35

From Kauklahti to Puutarhafest, the bus runs on the route:Kauklahti station E5134, Hansatie→ Mesimäki E5235, Vantinlaaksontie (Puutarhafest)After arriving at Puutarhafest, the bus continues to Kivenlahti metro station.There are no intermediate stops on the route.

Estimated departures from Puutarhafest to Kauklahti:
10.12
11.02
12.12
13.02
15.17
16.27
17.17
18.27
19.17
20.27
21.17

Puutarhafest to Kauklahti, the bus runs on the route:
Puutarhafest (Mesimäki, E5235) → Kauklahti station (E5133).All passengers must get off at the final stop at Kauklahti station.

Public transport

Puutarhafest is held in the vicinity of Espoo City Garden in Vantinlaakso. The best way to get there is to put Kaupunginpuutarhanrinne, Espoo, as your destination in the HSL route guide.

HSL has strengthened its lines for the duration of the event to support environmentally friendly travel to the event.Line 163 changes to route 163K for the day of the event. The route on the day of the event runs through Vanttila from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., which improves public transport connections and also provides more space for strollers throughout the Vanttila area.Line 162 has additional departures in the evening, which are visible in the HSL route guide.Check the HSL route guide for other lines running in the area on normal routes and schedules.

Arrival on foot

The best way to get to the event area on foot is either via Vantinpuisto or Vanha Nissintie. The event area is not fenced, and all the usual walking routes in Vantinlaakso are open throughout the event. During the biggest rush hours, the pedestrian paths may become temporarily busy, but movement in the park is still smooth.

The gravel road section of Vanha Nissintie has a traffic control point that monitors car traffic heading to the area. This can also slow down the progress of pedestrians. Although the road may look closed, you can also travel on foot or by bicycle. However, be careful of cars moving on the dirt road.

Arrival by bicycle

The best way to get to the event area by bicycle is either via Vantinpuisto or Vanha Nissintie.There are two bicycle parks near the festival area:Bicycle park A: along Vanha NissintieBicycle park B: in the Vantinlaakso parking area, next to the Vantinpuisto playgroundTraffic controllers will help you find the bicycle parks if necessary. Remember to pay attention to pedestrians as you arrive in the area. The bicycle parks are monitored, but parking is at your own risk.

Services for cyclists

Bicycle maintenance training (10 a.m.–6 p.m.): The City of Espoo and RD Physics offer free guidance on basic bicycle maintenance, such as patching a tire, lubricating chains and adjusting brakes. The goal is to make maintenance easy, extend the life of bicycles and promote the circular economy.

Road Safety (10 a.m.–4 p.m.): Test your knowledge of safe travel, collect stamps for your bicycle inspection card and get tips for an environmentally friendly daily life.

Arrival by car

There is a small number of free parking spaces on the sports field of Vanttila school. Driving to the parking area is guided by traffic controllers via Vantinlaaksontie. The navigator can be set to the address Vantinlaaksontie 28. The distance from the parking area to the event area is approx. 500m.

In order to ensure smooth parking, the spaces are filled in the order determined by the traffic controllers. Please note that in case of rain, the field will be closed to protect the sports field.

Accessible parking

There is a limited number of accessible parking spaces within the event area, which can be accessed via the Vanha Nissintie traffic control point (Nissintie 30).Accessible parking requires an appropriate badge. Please note that the City Garden area is not entirely accessible.

Traffic arrangements

There are special arrangements in the area to ensure smooth traffic. Follow the instructions of the traffic controllers and official traffic signs. Vantinpuisto (city garden service road) is closed to car traffic. However, you can normally access the properties. The Nissintie gravel road is only open to pedestrians and cyclists. Only event traffic and guests entitled to accessible parking can get there by car. Accessible parking requires an appropriate badge.

Driving in the park area is not allowed for anyone other than separately agreed event traffic and accessible parking.

Welcome to Puutarhafest – whether you arrive on foot, by bike, by bus or by train!
We look forward to seeing you in the heart of green Vanttila to enjoy the festival atmosphere!

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