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Hyvinkää
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The green and active centre of the northern part of Uusimaa province
Hyvinkää’s central location makes it easy to reach from all directions.
Attractions
• Finnish Railway Museum, located mainly in the original railway buildings dating from the 1870s. The museum gives a vivid picture of the past of the Finnish railway. The old steam engines and the unique Imperial train composed of three cars are the most interesting exhibits found in the museum. 030 725 241, info@rautatie.org
• Hyvinkää Church, designed by A. Ruusuvuori in 1961, represents modern Finnish church architecture. (019) 456 11
• The Art Gallery of Hyvinkää offers a permanent exhibition of the works of Yrjö Saarinen, included in the Sonck collection. 040 4801644
• Hyvinkään Sveitsi, is a 500-hectare park, 100 hectares of which form a protected nature reserve. The park features a full range of services for tourists and visitors. Sveitsi skiing centre (019) 488 283, markku.hyttinen@sveitsinhiihtokeskus.fi, Sveitsi swimming pool, (019) 459 2487
• The old industrial premises of Wanha Villatehdas today house the Villa Arttu - art and culture centre for children and young people, (019) 430 963 and The Valvilla Factory and Textile Museum with a standing exhibition featuring the history of the wool industry, (019) 459 2443 as well as changing exhibitions and workshops. In addition, the area includes the Villan Voimala exhibition space, the Willa theatres, the Techvilla high-tech centre, a flea market and a café. A large variety of events are arranged.
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