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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.

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Town centre along the Aleksis Kiven tie street

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.

Travel centre near the Klaukkala bus station

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

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Get in

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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. 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

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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

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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

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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

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See also: Uusimaa#By taxi
The childhood home of Aleksis Kivi in Palojoki
Ostriches at the Ketola Farm

In Klaukkala

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  • 1 Klaukkala church (Klaukkalan kirkko), Ylitilantie 6. Completed in 2004, this church is modern-styled and copper-plated. Klaukkala Church (Q11871959) on Wikidata Klaukkala Church on Wikipedia 
  • 2 Saint Nectarios of Aegina church (Pyhän Nektarios Eginalaisen kirkko), Kuonomäentie 80. Completed in 1995, a wooden orthodox church. Saint Nectarios Church (Klaukkala) (Q11871962) on Wikidata Klaukkala Orthodox Church on Wikipedia 
  • 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

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In Rajamäki

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  • 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 (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. Rajamäki Church (Q5410871) on Wikidata (updated Nov 2019)
  • 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

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  • 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. Birthplace of Aleksis Kivi (Q22813666) on Wikidata 
  • 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. Taaborinvuori (Q26723877) on Wikidata Taaborinvuori on Wikipedia 
  • 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. Kuhakoski (Q106617355) on Wikidata Kuhakoski on Wikipedia 
  • 17 Numlahti Manor, Lopentie 6. The oldest manor in Nurmijärvi municipality; founded in the 1590s. Numlahti Manor (Q11884851) on Wikidata Numlahti Manor on Wikipedia 
  • 18 Buddharama Temple, Aallokontie 25 (in Nukari), ☏ +358 40-175-6292. A Thai Buddhist temple. (updated Aug 2024)
The sand beach of Lake Sääksi
The multipurpose building Monikko

In Klaukkala

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  • 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

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In Rajamäki

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Elsewhere

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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.

Farms

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  • 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. (updated Feb 2022)
  • 7 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

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  • 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), . M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00. A shopping centre, which includes both S-market and K-Supermarket stores. (updated Oct 2024)
  • 10 Viiri shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Viiri), Viirintie 9. The biggest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes K-Citymarket and 17 other stores. 

Grocery stores

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  • 11 S-Market Klaukkala, Lepsämäntie 2. 
  • 12 S-Market Nurmijärvi, Kauppanummentie 2. M–Sa 06:30–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2024)
  • 13 Lidl Klaukkala, Lahnuksentie 2. 
  • 14 Alepa Haikala, Ojaniituntie 1. 
  • 15 Lidl Nurmijärvi, Sairaalantie 3 (near the healthcare centre). (updated May 2024)
  • 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. (updated Oct 2024)
  • 17 K-Market Karppala, Ihantolantie 12 (near the Maaniittu school). (updated May 2024)
  • 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. (updated May 2024)

Department and discount stores

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In Klaukkala

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In Nurmijärvi

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Elsewhere

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

Drink

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Cafés

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Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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Sleep

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Kiljava Resort

There's only two hotels in Nurmijärvi, both in the northern part of the municipality.

From Klaukkala, the closest hotel is 3 Hotel Korpilampi on the Espoo side in Lahnus.

Connect

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Stay safe

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Health

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Police

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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

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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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