Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: September 2026 | Moominworld in Naantali is a fairy tale world filled with Moomins, Hattifatta, Hemulen and other familiar characters from Tove Jansson's stories. The park is primarily aimed at families with children, but we can reveal that it is also really cozy for adults with a relationship to Moominvalley. We spent a day here and happily set off on a journey of discovery.
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Moominworld in Naantali
Moominworld in Naantali is a theme park built around Tove Jansson's Moomins and their friends in Moominvalley. The park is primarily aimed at families with children, but it is of course also nice to stroll around as an adult Moomin lover.
Moominworld is located on the island of Kailo in Naantali in south-west Finland, accessible by a short footbridge from the town.
The Moomin world
In Moominworld you will of course meet Moomin, Moominmamma and Moominpappa, but also many other familiar characters from Tove Jansson's stories. Here you will find, among others, Little My, Snufkin, Mrs. Snorkmaiden, Hemulen and the Hattifotts.
The figures are not just there as decorations, but are part of the experience. At various locations in the park, children can meet the characters and step straight into the environments from Moominvalley.
Visiting Moominworld
Moominworld is a seasonal park that is open during the summer. Opening hours and ticket options may vary from year to year, so always check the latest information before visiting.
If you are coming by car, there is Moominparking outside the city centre. From there, buses go to Naantali's old town, and from there you can walk across the bridge to Kailo and Moominworld.
Magic bracelet
When we visited Moominworld, you could also use a so-called magic bracelet to activate various surprises around the park. For it to work, we needed to download an app. We had a little trouble getting past the first few steps in the app, which was in Finnish, but the park's helpful staff quickly sorted it out for us.
Emma Theatre
At the beginning of the park is Teater Emma where the Moomin Theatre is performed. When we were here, the plays were performed in Finnish, but they were subtitled in English and Swedish above the stage.
Moominhouse
The blue Moomin House is of course a must. Here you can walk around between the floors and peek into the family's rooms, kitchen and other environments, from the jam cellar to the attic.
Exploring a fairytale world
Otherwise, there are many different places to discover in the park. You can, for example, visit Sniff's house, Hemulen's house, the Witch's house, the Fairy Tale Path, Vilopark, the Labyrinth and many other places.
In many of the houses you can meet and talk to the different Moomin characters.
In the Cave of the Hatty Nights, you can see when a thunderstorm is coming, and when the Hatty Nights are suddenly electrified ...
Other sites include the bathhouse, where Edvard the dodo rests, and the rapids with the suspension bridge.
Restaurants, cafes and shops
There are also very many food outlets in the park. We couldn't count all the restaurants, burger joints, cafés and ice cream parlours, but there are many. How about Mum's Kitchen, Snork's Potato Factory, the Invention Café or Hemulen's Ice Cream?
You can also get fun face paintings or shop for souvenirs and toys, with Moominvalley motifs of course ...
Is Moominworld worth a visit?
Moominworld is primarily aimed at families with children, but we actually found it really cozy even as adults. If you grew up with Tove Jansson's stories, there's something special about suddenly standing in front of the blue Moominhouse or bumping into the Hattifatta along the way.
This is not an amusement park filled with big rides. The experience is more about the environments, the characters, the theater and the feeling of stepping into Moominvalley for a moment.
For small children, you can undoubtedly spend most of the day here. As an adult without children, you may not need as many hours, but for us, Moominworld was definitely a fun and nostalgic experience.
More to see in the neighbourhood
When you visit Moominworld, you will of course also want to take the opportunity to check out Naantali, which is a wonderfully charming summer town with beautiful wooden villas and restaurants. It is also close to Turku. Here are some tips:
FAQ – frequently asked questions about Moominworld
Where is Moominworld located?
Moominworld is located on the island of Kailo in Naantali in southwestern Finland. From central Naantali, you can walk across a bridge to the park.
When is Moominworld open?
Moominworld is a seasonal park that is open during the summer. Exact opening times and dates vary from year to year, so always check the latest information before visiting.
How long do you need to spend at Moominworld?
With children, you can easily spend most of the day in the park. As an adult visitor, a few hours can be enough to discover the Moomin House, the environments, the theater and the rest of the area.
Is Moominworld also suitable for adults?
Yes, especially if you have a relationship with Tove Jansson's stories and the Moomin. The park is primarily created for children, but the environments and sense of nostalgia can make a visit fun for adults too.
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Ann-Louise Paulsson says:
How nice to visit the Moominworld, I would also like to go there.
13 July 2023 - 22:27