# Nurmijärvi

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

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

* 60.455324.84241 Nurmijärvi Tourist Information, ☏ +358 9 250-021, kunta@nurmijarvi.fi.

## Get in

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

Korsisaari operates bus routes from Helsinki and Hyvinkää via both 60.46245924.808131 Nurmijärvi bus station and 60.52799924.7515182 Rajamäki bus station. To get to Klaukkala by coaches between Tampere and Helsinki, use the highway stop Klaukkala liittymä 11. The 60.37583124.7612393 Klaukkala bus station is located in the Viirinlaakso area, the southern part of Klaukkala.

### By train

As of 2024, there is no railway passenger traffic in the municipal area. Looking from Klaukkala, the closest passenger traffic point is 60.314624.84694 Kivistö railway station on the Vantaa side. This works along the Ring Rail Line, from which there is a connection to 60.317824.95035 Helsinki Airport. From Kivistö station, you have to continue to the Nurmijärvi side by bus or taxi.

## Get around

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

    See also: Uusimaa#By taxi

## See
### In Klaukkala

* 60.38261624.7507631 Klaukkala church (Klaukkalan kirkko), Ylitilantie 6. Completed in 2004, this church is modern-styled and copper-plated.
* 60.37382524.743662 Saint Nectarios of Aegina church (Pyhän Nektarios Eginalaisen kirkko), Kuonomäentie 80. Completed in 1995, a wooden orthodox church.
* 60.37992124.7494463 Vaskonmäki. The big rock in the middle of village, popular with local climbers.
* 60.37425124.7376014 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

* 60.459824.802525 Nurmijärvi-Taiteen Museo, Aleksis Kiven tie 14, ☏ +358 400-398-239. A museum that maintains local art collections. €3.
* 60.45624.85226 Myllykoski Rapids, Siippoontie. A rapids of the Vantaa River.
* 60.4781624.76087 Lehtimäki Devil's Rock (Lehtimäen hiidenkivi), Kyläjoentie 227. A glacial erratic near the parish village.
* 60.459524.80818 Nurmijärvi Church, Aleksis Kiven tie 5. A wooden church from the 18th century. (updated Aug 2024)

### In Rajamäki

* 60.543924.75739 Rajamäki House (Rajamäen talo), Jokisentie 66, ☏ +358 50-337-9933, eero.peltonen@saunalahti.fi. 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.
* 60.53524.761110 Rajamäen Ryyppy (Tehdas- ja alkoholimuseo), Patruunantie 17 (near the Hanko–Hyvinkää railway), ☏ +358 40-317-2521. Factory and Alcohol Museum. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.529924.759811 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. (updated Nov 2019)
* 60.50524.777912 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, info@agrocenter.fi. Tu–Su 12:00-17:00. Ostrich farm. Adults €8, children (age 3–11) €5. (updated Feb 2022)

### Elsewhere

* 60.422324.86513 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.
* 60.424324.867814 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.
* 60.526324.915415 Nukarinkoski Rapids (in the Nukari village). A rapids of the Vantaa River.
* 60.433124.713116 Kuhakoski Rapids, Valkjärventie 604 (in the Perttula village). A rapids of the Vantaa River. It includes the largest waterfall of the Uusimaa region.
* 60.428524.7220917 Numlahti Manor, Lopentie 6. The oldest manor in Nurmijärvi municipality; founded in the 1590s.
* 60.548224.898818 Buddharama Temple, Aallokontie 25 (in Nukari), ☏ +358 40-175-6292. A Thai Buddhist temple. (updated Aug 2024)

## Do
### In Klaukkala

* 60.36624.75451 Klaukkalan tornikeskus, Tornimäentie 20. The resort centre, which includes fitness staircase. Offers also mountain biking.
* 60.39454224.7217972 Tiira Beach of Lake Valkjärvi (Valkjärven Tiiran uimaranta), Tiiranranta 37. The lakeshore for swimming.
* 60.39367724.7062563 Lähtelä Beach, Valkjärventie 79. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.38161124.7399364 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.
* 60.3732424.721235 Isosuo nature trail (Isosuon luontopolku).
* 60.378824.74036 Klaukkala tennis and squash halls (Klaukkalan Tennishallit), Isosuo 1. Tennis and squash halls near to the Klaukkala sport area.
* 60.378724.73877 Klaukkala ice hockey hall (Klaukkalan jäähalli), Lepsämäntie 12. Ice hockey hall near to the Klaukkala sport area.
* 60.377124.75588 Blackhill Gym, Keskivari 4, ☏ +358 40-560-0695, klaukkala@blackhillgym.fi.
* 60.384824.77519 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

* 60.458524.820210 Bowling Corner and Billiard, Ojakkalantie 2, info@bowlingcorner.fi. Bowling, billiards and darts. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.465724.79111 Parkkimäki Fitness Track, Urheilutie. (updated Feb 2022)

### In Rajamäki

* 60.527224.753112 Rajamäki Swimming Hall (Rajamäen uimahalli), Kuntolanpolku 1 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 9 276-6720, asiakaspalvelu@rajamaen-uh.fi. M–W F 06:00–21:00, Th 10:00–21:00, Sa Su 10:00–19:00. (updated Mar 2023)
* 60.531724.7513 Taekwondo Nurmijärvi, Kievarintie 14 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 40-517-8662, taekwondo.nurmijarvi@gmail.com. A taekwondo school. (updated Mar 2023)

### Elsewhere

* 60.514324.690714 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)
* 60.48447824.67107515 Vaaksi Beach, Vaaksintie. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.56690324.739916 Herunen Beach, Palkkisillantie 535. (updated Aug 2023)
* 60.500824.573717 Nurmijärvi Golf, Ratasillantie 70 (4 km west from the village Röykkä, 1 km north of highway 25), ☏ +358 600-197-83 (extra charge), nurmijarvi@nurmijarvi-golf.fi. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.57124.754418 Herunen Disc Golf Track, Kolpakontie 5 (in the Herunen village). Daily 07:00–22:00. A disc golf track. (updated Feb 2022)

### Events

* 60.45624.8521 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

In Nurmijärvi, the two most significant industrial areas are 60.450424.83721 Ilvesvuori and 60.496124.85792 Karhunkorpi, which are located in the immediate vicinity of Highway 3. In Klaukkala, the industrial area 60.390224.73153 Järvihaka is very close to Valkjärvi and Tiira beach. In Rajamäki, the most important employer has been the 60.538124.75874 Rajamäki's alcohol factory (today part of Anora Industrial) since 1888.

## Buy

* 60.380524.75351 Klaukkala market square (Klaukkalan tori), Isoseppälä 14.
* 60.391124.73652 Viirin Kirppis, Yrittäjäntie 9 (in Klaukkala), ☏ +358 9 290-3830, +358 50-302-9504, viirinkirppis@viirinkirppis.fi. M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 11:00–16:00. A flea market in the Järvihaka area.
* 60.482424.63113 Handolinin Taimitarha, Peräkorventie 50 (in Röykkä), ☏ +358 40-483-9989, handolinin.taimitarha@elisanet.fi. M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 (seasons may affect opening hours). Garden store since 1988.
* 60.36490124.7835564 Shell Express Klaukkala, Metsäkyläntie 2 (near the Vantaa border), toll-free: +358 800-199-899. 24/7. A gas station.
* 60.368124.78145 Welhonpesä, Kauppakuja 10 (in Klaukkala), ☏ +358 9-879-8886, info@welhonpesa.fi. 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

* 60.50381724.7746766 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)
* 60.38363324.6495467 Krannila Farm (Krannilan tila), Takkulantie 9 (in Lepsämä), ☏ +358 40-161-3155, info@krannintila.fi. 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

* 60.37447124.7590068 Brunni shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Brunni), Isoseppälä 14. The second largest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes S-market store.
* 60.52824.74839 Lähde Shopping Center, Kiljavantie 5 (in Rajamäki), Info@RajamaenLahde.fi. 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)
* 60.37812124.7585910 Viiri shopping mall (Kauppakeskus Viiri), Viirintie 9. The biggest shopping mall of Klaukkala, which includes K-Citymarket and 17 other stores.

### Grocery stores

* 60.3812924.74863611 S-Market Klaukkala, Lepsämäntie 2.
* 60.45816124.82172812 S-Market Nurmijärvi, Kauppanummentie 2. M–Sa 06:30–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2024)
* 60.37277724.76019313 Lidl Klaukkala, Lahnuksentie 2.
* 60.39933824.75284914 Alepa Haikala, Ojaniituntie 1.
* 60.46680424.80801515 Lidl Nurmijärvi, Sairaalantie 3 (near the healthcare centre). (updated May 2024)
* 60.462724.81012216 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)
* 60.46488524.81579517 K-Market Karppala, Ihantolantie 12 (near the Maaniittu school). (updated May 2024)
* 60.487224.649818 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

* 60.37936724.7596319 Tokmanni Klaukkala, Viirintie 8, ☏ +358 300-472-107, klaukkala@tokmanni.fi. M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 10:00–19:00.
* 60.46643724.80831620 Tokmanni Nurmijärvi, Sairaalantie 3 (near the healthcare centre), ☏ +358 200 47210, 279.myymala@tokmanni.fi. M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–19:00, Su 10:00–19:00.
* 60.37680524.76041721 Rusta Klaukkala, Viirintie 10. M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 10:00–18:00.

## Eat
### In Klaukkala

* 60.38068224.752461 Pihvimylläri restaurant (Ravintola Pihvimylläri), Myllärintie 8, ☏ +358 9 2905-2140.
* 60.37749624.7577522 Ararat Pizzeria (Ravintola Ararat Pizzeria), Klaukkalantie 55, ☏ +358 9 297-6112.
* 60.37764124.7579353 Yang's Chinese restaurant (Kiinalainen Ravintola Yang's), Klaukkalantie 57 (at Viiri), ☏ +358 9 297-6133, ravintolayangs@hotmail.com.
* 60.38152924.7471944 Fu Man Lou, Lepsämäntie 1, ☏ +358 45-105-9588.
* 60.37821724.7554685 Resunga restaurant (Ravintola Resunga), Seurantie 1, ☏ +358 40-671-7474, info@resunga.fi.
* 60.38200624.7476256 Hesburger Klaukkala, Lepsämäntie 1, ☏ +358 44-480-9107, klaukkala@hesburger.fi.
* 60.380124.7537177 Subway Klaukkala, Myllärintie 4, ☏ +358 50-442-9584.
* 60.38673224.74388 Klaukkalan Ylägrilli, Kiikkaistenkuja 21, ☏ +358 400-213-390.
* 60.39312924.7343349 Viki lunch restaurant (Lounasravintola Viki), Järvihaantie 4, ☏ +358 44-209-8807, ravintolaviki@gmail.com.
* 60.37435424.75897610 Brunni restaurant (Ravintola Brunni), Isoseppälä 14 (at Brunni), ☏ +358 44-244-2265, info@ravintolabrunni.fi.
* 60.37535824.76035411 Ismet restaurant (Ravintola Ismet), Luhtajoentie 4, ☏ +358 50-512-2882, ismetklaukkala@outlook.com.
* 60.36891724.75268712 Doping restaurant (Ravintola Doping), Lahnuksentie 21, ☏ +358 40-352-4990, ravintoladoping@hotmail.com.

### In Nurmijärvi

* 60.46524.801913 Katariina, Kaurapellontie 3 A, ☏ +358 44-300-1860, katariina.ravintola@gmail.com. M–F 09:00–21:00, Weekend 13:00–23:00. An Estonian restaurant. (updated Mar 2024)
* 60.45524.843314 Myllykukko, Ilvesvuorenkatu 2, ☏ +358 9 894-6660, info@myllykukko.fi. A rest stop along Highway 3. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.457624.829315 Pirjon Pakari, Kauppanummenkuja 3, ☏ +358 40-740-0089, nurmijarvi@pirjonpakari.fi. A café confectionary. (updated Nov 2022)
* 60.461324.802616 Pizzeria Capri, Pratikankuja 7, ☏ +358 9 276-7161. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.461724.802817 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. (updated May 2024)
* 60.461424.803318 Tomaatti Sushi Buffet Restaurant (Ravintola Tomaatti), Pratikankuja 4, ☏ +358 45-557-7311. An Asian restaurant. (updated Oct 2022)

### Elsewhere

* 60.527924.750719 Lumo Sushi Takeaway, Kiljavantie 3 (in Rajamäki), ☏ +358 41-792-3448. (updated Sep 2023)
* 60.532824.684120 Märkiön Grilli ja Kahvio, Hangonväylä (Vt 25), ☏ +358 40-352-3311. A rest stop along Highway 25. (updated Oct 2022)
* 60.486824.65121 Pizzeria Kulma, Ketunkopintie 1, Röykkä, ☏ +358 50-330-6636. (updated Oct 2022)

## Drink
### Cafés

* 60.38565624.744561 Cafe Hugo, Klaukkalantie 69 (at Uudenmaan Leipä, Klaukkala), ☏ +358 20-111-5300.
* 60.37856224.7558852 Sininen kettu, Klaukkalantie 59 (Klaukkala), ☏ +358 50-402-7659, kahvila@sininenkettu.fi.
* 60.5187424.8438533 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. (updated Oct 2022)
* 60.527624.75684 Café Muru, Keskusraitti 4 (Rajamäki), ☏ +358 50-370-6996. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. (updated Oct 2022)
* 60.504324.9325 Tauko-Nukari, Hämeentie 139, Nukari (along the Highway 45 (Hämeentie)), ☏ +358 9 250-7562, kahvila@taukonukari.fi. M–F 04:30–18:00, Sa 08:00–15:00. A lunch café. (updated Oct 2022)
* 60.545224.85446 Kahvila Vanamo, Honkasalontie 29 (in Nukari), ☏ +358 40-742-4448, kukkahuonelinnea@gmail.com. Café and the flower store Kukkahuone Linnea. (updated Jul 2024)

### Pubs, bars and nightclubs

* 60.37921524.7564197 Oluthuone Charles, Viirintie 3 (at Keidas, Klaukkala), ☏ +358 45-230-0595, info@ravintolat.eu. Su–Th 09:00–23:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. A pub.
* 60.37921524.7564198 NightClub Lotta, Viirintie 3 (at Keidas, Klaukkala), ☏ +358 45-230-0595, info@ravintolat.eu. F–Sa 09:00–04:00.
* 60.46192524.8074249 Club Venla, Keskustie 6, ☏ +358 9 250-9700, laura@clubvenla.fi. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.528224.75310 Rajamäki Club, Kiljavantie 1 (Rajamäki), ☏ +358 400-474-200, info@rajamakiclub.fi. (updated Feb 2022)
* 60.48724.650911 Pub Parantola, Ketunkopintie 1 (Röykkä), ☏ +358 45-7872-5737, pubparantola@gmail.com. Su–Th 12:00–22:00, F–Sa 12:00–04:00. (updated Jul 2024)

## Sleep

There's only two hotels in Nurmijärvi, both in the northern part of the municipality.
* 60.50173524.6475051 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. (updated Jun 2023)
* 60.507624.69132 Kiljava Resort (Hotel Kiljava), Kotorannantie 49, ☏ +358 44-743-3368, kiljava@hotelkiljava.fi. (updated Jan 2024)
From Klaukkala, the closest hotel is 60.325124.73043 Hotel Korpilampi on the Espoo side in Lahnus.

## Connect

* 60.46393824.8068812 Nurmijärvi Municipal Government (Nurmijärven kunnanhallitus), ☏ +358 9 250-021, kunta@nurmijarvi.fi.
* 60.463424.80883 Nurmijärvi Municipal Library (Nurmijärven pääkirjasto), Punamullantie 1 (near the municipal hall), ☏ +358 40-317-2500, kirjasto@nurmijarvi.fi.
* 60.37850424.7547394 Klaukkala Library (Klaukkalan kirjasto), Kuonomäentie 2, ☏ +358 40-317-2550, klaukkala.kirjasto@nurmijarvi.fi.

## Stay safe
### Health

* 60.46837724.8073245 Kirkonkylä Health Centre (Kirkonkylän terveysasema), Sairaalantie 2, ☏ +358 9 2500-3295. M-F 08:00-18:00. Municipal health centre.
* 60.37997624.7470986 Klaukkala Health Center (Klaukkalan terveysasema), Vaskomäentie 2, ☏ +358 19 226-0505.
* 60.46251524.8093647 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

There is one police station in Nurmijärvi, which is part of the Eastern Uusimaa Police Department.
* 60.464724.80648 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

* Hyvinkää
* Tuusula
* Vihti
* Vantaa