Nurmijärvi is a municipality in Uusimaa. Nurmijärvi is a suburban municipality, around 30 km north of Helsinki, made up of urban areas and villages.
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Nurmijärvi is a rural municipality with a long history, when the earliest documentary mention of Nurmijärvi dates back to 1488. An administrative municipality was officially founded in 1775, and it 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. The fourth largest settlement, Röykkä, is near the Vihti border in the northwestern part of the municipality.
Tourist information
[edit]Get in
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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. You can also get to Nurmijärvi from Tuusula along Highway 45 via Nukari or along regional road 139 via Palojoki, and from the direction of Loppi and Karkkila along regional road 132 via Röykkä and Perttula.
By bus
[edit]Korsisaari operates bus routes from Helsinki and Hyvinkää via both 1 Nurmijärvi bus station and 2 Rajamäki bus station. To get to Klaukkala by coaches between Tampere and Helsinki, use the highway stop Klaukkala liittymä 11. The 3 Klaukkala bus station is located in the Viirinlaakso area, the southern part of Klaukkala.
By train
[edit]As of 2024, there is no railway passenger traffic in the municipal area. Looking from Klaukkala, the closest passenger traffic point is 4 Kivistö railway station on the Vantaa side. This works along the Ring Rail Line, from which there is a connection to 5 Helsinki Airport. From Kivistö station, you have to continue to the Nurmijärvi side by bus or taxi.
Get around
[edit]Get around by local bus, car, bike, or on foot.
Korsisaari's services include Kivenkyyti, which does not have a predetermined route or schedule, but operates based on the orders of ride customers. The service is only available in the municipal area.
By taxi
[edit]- See also: Uusimaa#By taxi
See
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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]- 5 Nurmijärvi-Taiteen Museo, Aleksis Kiven tie 14, ☏ +358 400-398-239. A museum that maintains local art collections. €3.
- 6 Myllykoski Rapids, Siippoontie. A rapids of the Vantaa River.
- 7 Lehtimäki Devil's Rock (Lehtimäen hiidenkivi), Kyläjoentie 227. A glacial erratic near the parish village.
- 8 Nurmijärvi Church, Aleksis Kiven tie 5. A wooden church from the 18th century.
In Rajamäki
[edit]- 9 Rajamäki House (Rajamäen talo), Jokisentie 66, ☏ +358 50-337-9933, [email protected]. 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.
- 11 Rajamäki church (Rajamäen kirkko), Patruunantie 7. This church the national alcohol monopoly Alkoholiliike had built for the staff of its Rajamäki factory. It's one of the most notable functionalist churches, designed by Erkki Huttunen and finished in 1938. The church, which also has some classicist features, has several works of art – reliefs, frescoes and paintings.
- 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, [email protected]. Tu–Su 12:00-17:00. Ostrich farm. Adults €8, children (age 3–11) €5.
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.
Do
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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.
- 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, [email protected].
- 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]- 10 Bowling Corner and Billiard, Ojakkalantie 2, [email protected]. Bowling, billiards and darts.
- 11 Parkkimäki Fitness Track, Urheilutie.
In Rajamäki
[edit]- 12 Rajamäki Swimming Hall (Rajamäen uimahalli), Kuntolanpolku 1 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 9 276-6720, [email protected]. M–W F 06:00–21:00, Th 10:00–21:00, Sa Su 10:00–19:00.
- 13 Taekwondo Nurmijärvi, Kievarintie 14 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 40-517-8662, [email protected]. A taekwondo school.
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.
- 15 Vaaksi Beach, Vaaksintie.
- 16 Herunen Beach, Palkkisillantie 535.
- 17 Nurmijärvi Golf, Ratasillantie 70 (4 km west from the village Röykkä, 1 km north of highway 25), ☏ +358 600-197-83 (extra charge), [email protected].
- 18 Herunen Disc Golf Track, Kolpakontie 5 (in the Herunen village). Daily 07:00–22:00. A disc golf track.
Events
[edit]- 1 Myllykoski Bigwater Festival: (at Myllykoski Rapids). Annually in mid-April. Finland's most demanding extreme kayaking competition since 2004. Free; last-minute sign-ups €5. (date needs fixing)
Work
[edit]In Nurmijärvi, the two most significant industrial areas are 1 Ilvesvuori and 2 Karhunkorpi, which are located in the immediate vicinity of Highway 3. In Klaukkala, the industrial area 3 Järvihaka is very close to Valkjärvi and Tiira beach. In Rajamäki, the most important employer has been the 4 Rajamäki's alcohol factory (today part of Anora Industrial) since 1888.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Klaukkala market square (Klaukkalan tori), Isoseppälä 14.
- 2 Viirin Kirppis, Yrittäjäntie 9 (in Klaukkala), ☏ +358 9 290-3830, +358 50-302-9504, [email protected]. M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 11:00–16:00. A flea market in the Järvihaka area.
- 3 Handolinin Taimitarha, Peräkorventie 50 (in Röykkä), ☏ +358 40-483-9989, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 (seasons may affect opening hours). Garden store since 1988.
- 4 Shell Express Klaukkala, Metsäkyläntie 2 (near the Vantaa border), toll-free: +358 800-199-899. 24/7. A gas station.
- 5 Welhonpesä, Kauppakuja 10 (in Klaukkala), ☏ +358 9-879-8886, [email protected]. M–Th 10:00–17:00, F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–15:00. The largest full-service kayak shop of Finland, founded in 1974.
Farms
[edit]- 6 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.
- 7 Krannila Farm (Krannilan tila), Takkulantie 9 (in Lepsämä), ☏ +358 40-161-3155, [email protected]. 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.
Shopping centres
[edit]- 8 Brunni shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Brunni), Isoseppälä 14. The second largest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes S-market store.
- 9 Lähde Shopping Center, Kiljavantie 5 (in Rajamäki), [email protected]. M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00. A shopping centre, which includes both S-market and K-Supermarket stores.
- 10 Viiri shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Viiri), Viirintie 9. The biggest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes K-Citymarket and 17 other stores.
Grocery stores
[edit]- 11 S-Market Klaukkala, Lepsämäntie 2.
- 12 S-Market Nurmijärvi, Kauppanummentie 2. M–Sa 06:30–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00.
- 13 Lidl Klaukkala, Lahnuksentie 2.
- 14 Alepa Haikala, Ojaniituntie 1.
- 15 Lidl Nurmijärvi, Sairaalantie 3 (near the healthcare centre).
- 16 K-Supermarket Nurmijärvi, Mahlamäentie 2 (near the bus station). M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00.
- 17 K-Market Karppala, Ihantolantie 12 (near the Maaniittu school).
- 18 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.
Department and discount stores
[edit]- 19 Tokmanni Klaukkala, Viirintie 8, ☏ +358 300-472-107, [email protected]. M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 10:00–19:00.
- 20 Tokmanni Nurmijärvi, Sairaalantie 3 (near the healthcare centre), ☏ +358 200 47210, [email protected]. M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–19:00, Su 10:00–19:00.
- 21 Rusta Klaukkala, Viirintie 10. M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 10:00–18:00.
Eat
[edit]In Klaukkala
[edit]- 1 Pihvimylläri restaurant (Ravintola Pihvimylläri), Myllärintie 8, ☏ +358 9 2905-2140.
- 2 Ararat Pizzeria (Ravintola Ararat Pizzeria), Klaukkalantie 55, ☏ +358 9 297-6112.
- 3 Yang's Chinese restaurant (Kiinalainen Ravintola Yang's), Klaukkalantie 57 (at Viiri), ☏ +358 9 297-6133, [email protected].
- 4 Fu Man Lou, Lepsämäntie 1, ☏ +358 45-105-9588.
- 5 Resunga restaurant (Ravintola Resunga), Seurantie 1, ☏ +358 40-671-7474, [email protected].
- 6 Hesburger Klaukkala, Lepsämäntie 1, ☏ +358 44-480-9107, [email protected].
- 7 Subway Klaukkala, Myllärintie 4, ☏ +358 50-442-9584.
- 8 Klaukkalan Ylägrilli, Kiikkaistenkuja 21, ☏ +358 400-213-390.
- 9 Viki lunch restaurant (Lounasravintola Viki), Järvihaantie 4, ☏ +358 44-209-8807, [email protected].
- 10 Brunni restaurant (Ravintola Brunni), Isoseppälä 14 (at Brunni), ☏ +358 44-244-2265, [email protected].
- 11 Ismet restaurant (Ravintola Ismet), Luhtajoentie 4, ☏ +358 50-512-2882, [email protected].
- 12 Doping restaurant (Ravintola Doping), Lahnuksentie 21, ☏ +358 40-352-4990, [email protected].
In Nurmijärvi
[edit]- 13 Katariina, Kaurapellontie 3 A, ☏ +358 44-300-1860, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–21:00, Weekend 13:00–23:00. An Estonian restaurant.
- 14 Myllykukko, Ilvesvuorenkatu 2, ☏ +358 9 894-6660, [email protected]. A rest stop along Highway 3.
- 15 Pirjon Pakari, Kauppanummenkuja 3, ☏ +358 40-740-0089, [email protected]. A café confectionary.
- 16 Pizzeria Capri, Pratikankuja 7, ☏ +358 9 276-7161.
- 17 Spudari, Krannilanpolku 6 (next the Pizzeria Capri). M–F 16:55–23:55, Sa 20:00–06:00, Su 21:15–06:00. A small pink-colored snack bar serving grill food. €5–15.
- 18 Tomaatti Sushi Buffet Restaurant (Ravintola Tomaatti), Pratikankuja 4, ☏ +358 45-557-7311. An Asian restaurant.
Elsewhere
[edit]- 19 Lumo Sushi Takeaway, Kiljavantie 3 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 41-792-3448.
- 20 Märkiön Grilli ja Kahvio, Hangonväylä (Vt 25), ☏ +358 40-352-3311. A rest stop along Highway 25.
- 21 Pizzeria Kulma, Ketunkopintie 1, Röykkä, ☏ +358 50-330-6636.
Drink
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[edit]- 1 Cafe Hugo, Klaukkalantie 69 (at Uudenmaan Leipä, Klaukkala), ☏ +358 20-111-5300.
- 2 Sininen kettu, Klaukkalantie 59 (Klaukkala), ☏ +358 50-402-7659, [email protected].
- 3 Kahvila Roosa (Café Roosa), Hämeenlinnantie 189 (along the Highway 3 (E12) and Old Hämeenlinna Road (route 130)), ☏ +358 40-589-4141. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–16:00.
- 4 Café Muru, Keskusraitti 4 (Rajamäki), ☏ +358 50-370-6996. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–14:00.
- 5 Tauko-Nukari, Hämeentie 139, Nukari (along the Highway 45 (Hämeentie)), ☏ +358 9 250-7562, [email protected]. M–F 04:30–18:00, Sa 08:00–15:00. A lunch café.
- 6 Kahvila Vanamo, Honkasalontie 29 (in Nukari), ☏ +358 40-742-4448, [email protected]. Café and the flower store Kukkahuone Linnea.
Pubs, bars and nightclubs
[edit]- 7 Oluthuone Charles, Viirintie 3 (at Keidas, Klaukkala), ☏ +358 45-230-0595, [email protected]. Su–Th 09:00–23:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. A pub.
- 8 NightClub Lotta, Viirintie 3 (at Keidas, Klaukkala), ☏ +358 45-230-0595, [email protected]. F–Sa 09:00–04:00.
- 9 Club Venla, Keskustie 6, ☏ +358 9 250-9700, [email protected].
- 10 Rajamäki Club, Kiljavantie 1 (Rajamäki), ☏ +358 400-474-200, [email protected].
- 11 Pub Parantola, Ketunkopintie 1 (Röykkä), ☏ +358 45-7872-5737, [email protected]. Su–Th 12:00–22:00, F–Sa 12:00–04:00.
Sleep
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There's only two hotels in Nurmijärvi, both in the northern part of the municipality.
- 1 Forenom Hostel Röykkä, Parantolantie 88 (in Röykkä, right next to Sääksijärvi), ☏ +358 20-198-3420. Art Nouveau-style hostel, the former Röykkä sanatorium. €50-80.
- 2 Kiljava Resort (Hotel Kiljava), Kotorannantie 49, ☏ +358 44-743-3368, [email protected].
From Klaukkala, the closest hotel is 3 Hotel Korpilampi on the Espoo side in Lahnus.
Connect
[edit]- 2 Nurmijärvi Municipal Government (Nurmijärven kunnanhallitus), ☏ +358 9 250-021, [email protected].
- 3 Nurmijärvi Municipal Library (Nurmijärven pääkirjasto), Punamullantie 1 (near the municipal hall), ☏ +358 40-317-2500, [email protected].
- 4 Klaukkala Library (Klaukkalan kirjasto), Kuonomäentie 2, ☏ +358 40-317-2550, [email protected].
Stay safe
[edit]Health
[edit]- 5 Kirkonkylä Health Centre (Kirkonkylän terveysasema), Sairaalantie 2, ☏ +358 9 2500-3295. M-F 08:00-18:00. Municipal health centre.
- 6 Klaukkala Health Center (Klaukkalan terveysasema), Vaskomäentie 2, ☏ +358 19 226-0505.
- 7 Seitsemän veljeksen apteekki, Mahlamäentie 2, ☏ +358 9 250-4085. M-F 08:30-20:00, Sa 09:00-15:00, Su 10:00-16:00. Municipal pharmacy.
Police
[edit]There is one police station in Nurmijärvi, which is part of the Eastern Uusimaa Police Department.
- 8 Nurmijärvi police station, Keskustie 2 A, ☏ +358 295 435100 (local helpline and non-urgent crime reports M–F 08:30–12:00), +358 295-436-773 (lost property M–F 08:30–11:00). On-site visit: Tu 09:00–15:00.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Nurmijärvi |
| Vaasa ← Hyvinkää ← | N  S
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→ Vantaa → Helsinki |
| Hanko ← Vihti ← | SW  E
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→ Hyvinkää → Mäntsälä |
| Loppi ← Vihtijärvi (Vihti) ← | NW  SE
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→ Highway 3 (E12) → END |