Growing and developing Riihimäki is a forerunner in ecology
Situated along the national road 3 and the main railway line, idyllic Riihimäki offers its residents not only excellent transport connections to both the south and the north, but also versatile housing for different life situations.
With a population of around 30 000, Riihimäki is a great place to enjoy the atmosphere of a small town and the opportunities offered by nature. Built around Finland's first intersection station, the city is geographically well located; Tampere is just an hour away, Lahti 40 minutes and the airport can be reached in around 50 minutes. The growing city has a rich history of industry and business, aided by its location. Among Riihimäki's largest private employers are well-known companies such as Valio, Würth and Fortum.
Riihimäki's lush town centre is home to charming old wooden houses as well as modern apartment blocks. The centre is surrounded by small residential areas. Riihimäki is sure to offer everyone a suitable housing and environment, in addition to all the basic services needed.
The city offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure in the midst of beautiful nature. A wide variety of music and theatre experiences are available, as well as several museums. Every two years, the International Sportmen's Fair brings together hunting and hiking enthusiasts.
Riihimäki has declared itself a pioneer in environmental policy. The city has renewed its environmental policy strategy in 2018, with the aim of ensuring Riihimäki's development into a carbon-neutral, circular economy model city. In the future, the city's ecological activities will aim at sustainable consumption of natural resources, zero emissions and zero waste. Riihimäki regularly monitors the state of the environment and develops various measures to reduce emissions from energy production.