Welcome to Hyvinkää – a lively city in southern Finland where industrial heritage, culture and nature come together. Just 40 minutes from Helsinki, Hyvinkää combines small-city charm with easy access to forests, lakes and outdoor adventures.

From industry to creativity

Hyvinkää’s story is rooted in Finland’s railway and textile history, yet the city has reinvented itself as a centre for business, design and innovation. Visit Villatehdas – a former wool factory from the early 20th century, now transformed into a creative hub with studios, galleries, restaurants and cultural spaces. The pedestrian-friendly city centre offers a relaxed atmosphere with cafés, restaurants and the modern Willa Shopping Centre, home to more than 100 stores.

Culture, art and heritage

Hyvinkää invites visitors to explore Finnish history and creativity through its museums and architecture. The Finnish Railway Museum, housed in an authentic 1870s depot, showcases the country’s oldest locomotives and royal carriages from the era of the Russian Empire. At Museum Centre Taika, you’ll find both the Hyvinkää Art Museum – highlighting Finnish artists such as Helene Schjerfbeck – and the City Museum, which tells the story of Hyvinkää’s transformation from an industrial village into a modern city. Don’t miss the distinctive Hyvinkää Church, completed in 1961 and recognised as one of Finland’s most remarkable post-war architectural landmarks.

Nature, recreation and outdoor life

Nature is never far away in Hyvinkää. The vast Sveitsi Nature Park – a 270-hectare green oasis just a short walk from the city centre – is ideal for hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing along well-marked trails. Within the park, you’ll find Sveitsi Adventure Park, the SuperPark indoor activity park and the Sveitsi Swimming Hall, offering fun for all ages. Throughout the year, the nearby Sveitsi Ski Centre attracts skiers and snowboarders, while the Kytäjä–Usmi Outdoor Area offers over 40 kilometres of hiking and skiing trails through peaceful forest landscapes.

Restaurants and conferences

After a day of exploring, Hyvinkää’s restaurants invite you to enjoy Finnish and international flavours in a relaxed setting. For business travellers, Hyvinkää offers modern meeting and conference facilities, easily combined with comfortable accommodation and outdoor activities that make corporate events both productive and refreshing.

Nearby destinations

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Espoo
Helsinki