Riihimäki
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.Places of Interest
Highlights: The Hunting Museum of Finland and Finnish Glass Museum.
Riihimäki railway station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Peltosaari.
Riihimäki
- Type: Locality with 28,500 residents
- Also known as: “694”, “Riihimaeki”, “Riihimäen”, and “Rikhimyki”
- Location: Riihimäki, Tavastia Proper, Southern Finland, Finland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
60.7154° or 60° 42′ 55″ north
Longitude
24.7354° or 24° 44′ 8″ east
Population
28,500
Elevation
100 metres (328 feet)
Open location code
9GG6PP8P+55
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In Other Languages
From Finnish to Swedish—“Riihimäki” goes by many names.
- Finnish: “Riihimäen Kaupunki”
- Finnish: “Riihimäki”
- Swedish: “Riihimäki”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Herala and Merkos.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Penninmäki and Hiirenkallio.
Tavastia Proper: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Hämeenlinna and Riihimäki.
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