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Nurmijärvi is a municipality in Uusimaa. Nurmijärvi is a suburban municipality, around 30 km north of Helsinki, made up of urban areas and villages.

Understand[edit]

Travel centre near the Klaukkala bus station

Nurmijärvi is a rural municipality with a long history, and formerly included the town of Hyvinkää. A former lake next to the church village that gave the municipality its name, was partially drained in the 1920s and completely drained in the 1950s for farmland. Nurmijärvi was once home of the first pharmaceutical factory of Finland, founded in 1899 by pharmacist Albin Koponen (1858–1917), the main products of which were filizine extracted from male fern root rhizomes, sold as fish tapeworm, and Cestoda medicines called Filisin and Filicon.

The population of the municipality is some 45,000 inhabitants (2021), and in recent decades, Nurmijärvi has been one of the fastest growing municipalities of Finland. Nurmijärvi has become popular with families moving out from Helsinki to single-family homes in the urban areas and countryside.

The administrative centre is the urban area of Nurmijärvi, but the largest urban area is the southern town of Klaukkala (Swedish: Klövskog) near the border to Vantaa and Espoo, with about 20,000 inhabitants, continuous with the Helsinki urban area. Rajamäki is the municipality's third largest and northernmost significant settlement, near the border to Hyvinkää.

Get in[edit]

Map
Map of Nurmijärvi

From Helsinki and Vantaa, you can get to Nurmijärvi along Highway 3 (E12) in the direction of Hämeenlinna and Tampere. From Hyvinkää, you can get to Nurmijärvi along Highway 25 in the direction of Hanko.

Korsisaari operates bus routes from Helsinki and Hyvinkää. To get to Klaukkala by coaches between Tampere and Helsinki, use the highway stop Klaukkala liittymä 11. The 1 Klaukkala bus station is located in the Viirinlaakso area, the southern part of Klaukkala.

Get around[edit]

Get around by local bus, car, bike, or on foot.

By taxi[edit]

See also: Uusimaa#By taxi

See[edit]

The childhood home of Aleksis Kivi in Palojoki
Ostriches at the Ketola Farm

In Klaukkala[edit]

  • 1 Klaukkala church (Klaukkalan kirkko), Ylitilantie 6. Completed in 2004, this church is modern-styled and copper-plated. 
  • 2 Saint Nectarios of Aegina church (Pyhän Nektarios Eginalaisen kirkko), Kuonomäentie 80. Completed in 1995, a wooden orthodox church. 
  • 3 Vaskonmäki. The big rock in the middle of village, popular with local climbers. 
  • 4 Ali-Olli Alpaca Farm (Ali-Ollin Alpakkatila), Kuonomäentie 117. Farm where alpacas are grown according to the name of the farm. Pony riding is also possible on the farm. 

In Nurmijärvi[edit]

In Rajamäki[edit]

  • 9 Rajamäki House (Rajamäen talo), Jokisentie 66, ☏ +358 50-337-9933, . 17 July–7 August; only Sundays. A museum where you can learn about the 19th century life of an old farmhouse and its courtyard. A yeast factory was established on the estate in 1889, thanks to which the Rajamäki area grew into one of the main settlements of Nurmijärvi municipality. Free. 
  • 10 Rajamäen Ryyppy (Tehdas- ja alkoholimuseo), Patruunantie 17 (near the Hanko–Hyvinkää railway), ☏ +358 40-317-2521. Factory and Alcohol Museum. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 11 Rajamäki Church, Patruunantie 7. A functionalistic stone church from the 1930s. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 12 Ketola Ostrich Farm (Strutsitarha Ketolan Tila), Korvenojantie 17 (3 km south from Rajamäki, 3 km south from R), ☏ +358 40-550-0608, +358 44-252-1522, . Tu–Su 12:00-17:00. Ostrich farm. Adults €8, children (age 3–11) €5. (updated Feb 2022)

Elsewhere[edit]

  • 13 Home of Aleksis Kivi (Aleksis Kiven syntymäkoti), Palojoentie 271, ☏ +358 40-317-4148. The first home of Aleksis Kivi (1834–1872), the national author of Finland. 
  • 14 Taaborinvuori, Koulunkulmantie 34, ☏ +358 40-317-4147. The museum area in Palojoki. Taaborinvuori belonged to the childhood landscapes of the Finnish author Aleksis Kivi. The Kivi Festival (Kivi-juhlat), which has performed the production of Aleksis Kivi since 1952, takes place every summer at the outdoor theatre of Taaborinvuori. 
  • 15 Nukarinkoski Rapids (in the Nukari village). A rapids of the Vantaa River. 
  • 16 Kuhakoski Rapids, Valkjärventie 604 (in the Perttula village). A rapids of the Vantaa River. It includes the largest waterfall of the Uusimaa region. 
  • 17 Numlahti Manor, Lopentie 6. The oldest manor in Nurmijärvi municipality; founded in the 1590s. 
  • 18 Buddharama Temple, Aallokontie 25 (in Nukari), ☏ +358 40-175-6292. A Thai Buddhist temple. (updated Jun 2022)

Do[edit]

The sand beach of Lake Sääksi
The multipurpose building Monikko

In Klaukkala[edit]

  • 1 Klaukkalan tornikeskus, Tornimäentie 20. The resort centre, which includes fitness staircase. Offers also mountain biking. 
  • 2 Tiira Beach of Lake Valkjärvi (Valkjärven Tiiran uimaranta), Tiiranranta 37. The lakeshore for swimming. 
  • 3 Lähtelä Beach, Valkjärventie 79. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 4 Monikko (Monitoimitalo Monikko), Kuntotie 7 (next to the Klaukkala sport area). Monikko hosts a number of events, including entertainment as music and stand-up shows. 
  • 5 Isosuo nature trail (Isosuon luontopolku). 
  • 6 Klaukkala tennis and squash halls (Klaukkalan Tennishallit), Isosuo 1. Tennis and squash halls near to the Klaukkala sport area. 
  • 7 Klaukkala ice hockey hall (Klaukkalan jäähalli), Lepsämäntie 12. Ice hockey hall near to the Klaukkala sport area. 
  • 8 Blackhill Gym, Keskivari 4, ☏ +358 40-560-0695, . 
  • 9 Kayaking. In October. Kayaking on the Luhtajoki river, which is one of the Vantaa River's tributaries flowing next to Klaukkala, is possible when the water level is suitable. 

In Nurmijärvi[edit]

In Rajamäki[edit]

Elsewhere[edit]

  • 14 Lake Sääksi Beach, Sääksjärventie 30. A popular beach with sand and diving towers. Boats are also available for rent in the area. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 15 Vaaksi Beach, Vaaksintie. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 16 Herunen Beach, Palkkisillantie 535. (updated Aug 2023)
  • 17 Nurmijärvi Golf, Ratasillantie 70 (4 km west from the village Röykkä, 1 km north of highway 25), ☏ +358 600-197-83 (extra charge), . (updated Feb 2022)
  • 18 Herunen Disc Golf Track, Kolpakontie 5 (in the Herunen village). Daily 07:00–22:00. A disc golf track. (updated Feb 2022)

Events[edit]

  • 1 Myllykoski Bigwater Festival: (at Myllykoski Rapids). Annually in mid-April. Finland's most demanding extreme kayaking competition since 2004. Free entrance. (date needs fixing)

Work[edit]

The industrial area Järvihaka is very close to Valkjärvi and Tiira beach.

Buy[edit]

Farms[edit]

  • 1 Mattila Farm (Mattilan luomutila), Uudenkyläntie 90 (3 km south from Rajamäki), ☏ +358 40-582-7497. F–Sa 12:00-20:00. A farm known as an ecological strawberry production. The farm has also blueberry cultivation, honey production, and a horse stable, Mattila Café, Mattila Pizza, and Tetrimaki design factory with a showroom. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 2 Krannila Farm (Krannilan tila), Takkulantie 9 (in Lepsämä), ☏ +358 40-161-3155, . F 16:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00. A farm producing organic cereal products, from which you can either buy on the spot or order from the online store. A farm also include cafeteria service. (updated Mar 2023)

Shopping centres[edit]

  • 3 Brunni shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Brunni), Isoseppälä 14. The second largest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes S-market store. 
  • 4 Lähde Shopping Center, Kiljavantie 5 (in Rajamäki), . M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00. A shopping centre. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 5 Viiri shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Viiri), Viirintie 9. The biggest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes K-Citymarket and 17 other stores. 

Grocery stores[edit]

  • 6 S-Market Klaukkala, Lepsämäntie 2. 
  • 7 Lidl Klaukkala, Lahnuksentie 2. 
  • 8 Alepa Haikala, Ojaniituntie 1. 
  • 9 Lidl Nurmijärvi, Sairaalantie 3 (near the healthcare centre). A grocery store. (updated Aug 2022)
  • 10 K-Market Röykkä, Ketunkopintie 2. M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–22:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Only grocery store in Röykkä. (updated May 2024)

Department and discount stores[edit]

Others[edit]

Eat[edit]

In Klaukkala[edit]

In Nurmijärvi[edit]

Elsewhere[edit]

  • 20 Lumo Sushi Takeaway, Kiljavantie 3 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 41-792-3448. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 21 Märkiön Grilli ja Kahvio, Hangonväylä (Vt 25), ☏ +358 40 352 3311. A rest stop along Highway 25. (updated Oct 2022)
  • 22 Pizzeria Kulma, Ketunkopintie 1, Röykkä, ☏ +358 50-330-6636. (updated Oct 2022)

Drink[edit]

Cafés[edit]

Pubs, bars and nightclubs[edit]

Sleep[edit]

Kiljava Resort

Connect[edit]

Stay safe[edit]

Go next[edit]

Routes through Nurmijärvi
Vaasa ← Hyvinkää ←  N  S  → Vantaa → Helsinki
Hanko ← Vihti ←  SW  E  → Hyvinkää → Mäntsälä
Loppi ← Vihtijärvi (Vihti) ←  NW  SE  → Highway 3 (E12) → END


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