Olari
Olari is a SUB AREA in Helsinki, Uusimaa.
Olari, a serene district in Espoo, Uusimaa, offers a peaceful escape into Finnish nature with its lush forests, pristine lakes, and well-maintained hiking trails. This family-friendly area is perfect for those seeking tranquility and outdoor activities like birdwatching, berry picking, and cycling along scenic routes. The local culture is deeply connected to the surrounding wilderness, and visitors can explore traditional Finnish saunas and enjoy local cuisine in cozy cafes. With its proximity to Helsinki, Olari provides a perfect blend of rural charm and urban accessibility, making it an ideal base for exploring the broader Uusimaa region. The area is known for its clean air, safe environment, and welcoming community, offering a genuine taste of Finnish lifestyle away from the tourist crowds.
Best time to visit Olari
June to August for warm weather and long daylight hours (midnight sun). September for autumn colors. Winter (Dec-Feb) for snow activities and northern lights.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 2-10°C, rainy
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Mushroom season
Know before you go
Getting there
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
International
25 km away
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
International
85 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes and public libraries
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Helsinki airport from $10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very safe; common sense advised in remote areas.
Night safety
8/10Very safe; common sense advised in remote areas.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
2/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 20:15
More facts
Population
16,929
Type
Suburb
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Alppiharju
Alppila
Arabianranta
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Espoonlahden keskus
Espoonlahti
Etelä-Haaga
Etu-Töölö
Grinddal
Haaga
Henttaa
Hermanni
Herttoniemenranta
Herttoniemen yritysalue
Herttoniemi
Hevossalmi
Itäkeskus
Itä-Pakila
Jätkäsaari
Jollas
Kaarela
Kaartinkaupunki
Kalasatama
Kallio
Kamppi
Käpylä
Karakallio
Katajanokka
Kivikko
Kluuvi
Koivuhaka
Konala
Konepaja
Kontula
Koskela
Kotkavuori
Koukkuniemi
Kruununhaka
Kruunuvuorenranta
Kulosaari
Kumpula
Kuninkaantammi
Kuusisaari
Laajasalo
Laakso
Länsi-Herttoniemi
Länsi-Pasila
Länsisatama
Lassila
Latokartano
Lauttasaari
Lehtisaari
Leppävaara
Lidmalmen
Linjat
Malmin lentokenttä
Mankkaa
Marjaniemi
Matinkylä
Maunula
Maununneva
Meilahti
Mellunkylä
Mellunmäki
Metsälä
Munkkiniemi
Munkkisaari
Munkkivuori
Myllypuro
Niemenmäki
Niittykumpu
Östersundom
Otaniemi
Oulunkylä
Painiitty
Pajamäki
Pakila
Pakkala
Paloheinä
Pasila
Pikku-Huopalahti
Pitäjänmäen yritysalue
Pitäjänmäki
Pohjois-Haaga
Puistola
Pukinmäki
Punavuori
Puotila
Puotinharju
Rastila
Reimarla
Roihuvuori
Ruoholahti
Ruskeasuo
Sepänkylä
Sörnäinen
Suomenlinna
Suurmetsä
Suutarila
Taka-Töölö
Tali
Talinranta
Tammisalo
Tapanila
Tapaninkylä
Tapaninvainio
Tapiola
Torpparinmäki
Toukola
Tullisaari
Tuomarinkylä
Ullanlinna
Vallila
Vallinoja
Vanhakaupunki
Vanha-Mankkaa
Vanha munkkiniemi
Vanha-Nuuksio-Nupuri
Vanha Ruskeasuo
Vartioharju
Vartiokylä
Vattuniemi
Vesala
Viikinranta
Viikin Tiedepuisto
Viikki
Vuosaari
Westend
Yliskylä
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Lari, Olari, Olars, Oltsi, Oltsu

