Seurasaari Christmas Path
Sunday 15th of December at 12pm – 5pm
The Seurasaari Christmas Path (Joulupolku) is a free pre-Christmas event for families with children in the Helsinki region, offering visitors peeks into the fairy-tale world, old-time Christmas and the message of the first Christmas.
In 2024 the Christmas Path is being organised for the 29th time. Suzanne Innes-Stubb, the spouse of the President of the Republic, is the patron of the event and the parties responsible for the arrangements are the Joulupolku Association and volunteers, who prepare the Christmas Path as a present to the children in the Helsinki region.
Peeks into the fairy-tale world and old-time Christmas celebration
There are several different kinds of events along the Christmas Path, including horse cart driving, a whip sled and a straw labyrinth. Animals of the forest walk around the Christmas Path handing out gingerbread to the children while Father Christmas and Old Lady Christmas listen to the children’s gift wishes.
Makers of the Christmas Path
Besides of volunteers, a great number of organisations, educational establishments, companies and communities have all participated in the voluntary work, which enables the Christmas Path event.
Arrival at Seurasaari
There is no parking space for private cars so it is best to use public transportation. For example, buss 24 take visitors to Seurasaari on the day of the event. The bus runs every 10 minutes. Notice that traffic on Seurasaarentie is one way during the event. Please check the Reittiopas route planner for more information.
Some Advice to Visitors of the Christmas Path
It is a good idea to bring along a flashlight, which can light up the wonders of the forest in the twilight. The children may also meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on the Christmas Path. Be sure to bundle up warmly. Visitors of the Christmas Path are served by the restaurant Seurasaaren juhlatalo, cafe Mieritz and kiosk on Seurasaari. At the Jusupoff square visitors can also buy sausages and glogg. On the island, there are also some nice places for eating your own packed lunch.
