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Town in Kanta-Häme, Finland
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Riihimäki is in Tavastia Proper, about 70 km north of Helsinki. The most notable attractions in the city are museums, such as the Glass Museum hosted in the former glass factory of Riihimäen Lasi, and while Riihimäki isn't exactly a prime tourist destination, quite a number of travellers pass through every day. An industrial town of about 29,000 inhabitants (2021), Riihimäki is an important railway junction.
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Hunting Museum of Finland.
Glass Museum of Finland, housed in an old glass factory.
Riihimäki Art Museum.
Riihimäki city museum.
National Worker's House Museum.
Suomen korkein lippusalko
40 m high, this is one of Finland's tallest flagpoles.
International Outdoors Fair
Swimming hall open during the winter. During the summer the indoor hall is closed, and the outdoor pool is open.
The national hamburger chain has restaurants in Merkos, the Atomi mall and the ABC service station.
Restaurant at the railway station.
Pool bar, that has pool equipment for sale as well.
Camping area with cottages, as well as places for tents and campervans. The smallest (and cheapest) cottages are closed in the winter.
Several big stores next to each other, including Citymarket, Gigantti and Biltema.
Large flea market.
By bus
The railway station doubles as bus station. You can get in by bus from nearby major cities, see Matkahuolto for schedules.
By car
Highway 3 (E12) from Helsinki to Hämeenlinna, Tampere and Vaasa passes near Riihimäki. E12 continues from Vaasa to Umeå and Norway as the Blue Highway.
By bus
Riihimäki has 7 local bus lines and a service line. Line #1 goes once an hour, other lines even less frequently.70 for children. There is a route planner for local trips.
By dial-a-ride
R-kyyti is Riihimäki's dial-a-ride service, which operates according to customers' own routes and schedules.
By foot
As the town is small, pretty much everything is within walking distance – although for the western sights you need to walk 2.5 km and for Lempivaara 4–5 km.
By bike
There is a bike sharing system using Bluetooth and the Donkey Republic.50/1 hr, €4/5 hr, €12/24 hr.
By scooter
You can rent electric kick scooters for use in the centre from Finnish Swup.
By taxi
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