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Big little city

Two women are cycling on the street in the center of Riihimäki. It is summer. The bikes are orange city bikes.

European Mobility Week is celebrated from the 16th to the 22nd September - get around for free on buses and city bikes

The purpose of the European Mobility Week is to encourage people to think about their everyday movement choices and their impact on the environment, society and health.

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People make a city vibrant

A new vitality director started her work at Riihimäki in August. Read Anna-Riitta Kujala's thoughts on the vitality of our city from the article of Sinulle riksulainen resident magazine.

Riihimäki mayor Jouni Eho.

Mayor's blog: Could less be more?

In his blog, Jouni Eho reflects on how recent headlines about, for example, the housing fair and the Eastern School have affected the image of Riihimäki.

Two women are sitting talking and smiling on a park bench. In the background, the red R-sculpture in the park, which serves as the emblem of the city of Riihimäki.

The city is strongly involved in the integration of international students in Riihimäki

Around 150–200 international students started their studies at the Riihimäki campus of Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) in the fall.

Five young people gathered around the library table to chat.

Are you a new student at Riihimäki?

See the collected tips that will help you settle in Riihimäki and enjoy student life in a big small town.

The mayor is smiling on the stairs, hand on the railing. The text R-info in the upper corner.

Welcome to the mayor's meeting for residents on October 3

The mayor of Riihimäki, Jouni Eho, will hold his third residents' meeting, R-info, on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 18.30 p.m.

A family playing bocce next to a new detached house on the lawn.

Home builder school offered for the first time in a civic college

The home builder school is suitable for everyone who dreams and plans to build or develop their own house in Riihimäki.

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Riihimäki replaces digital learning materials in middle schools with traditional ones

The change is based on an extensive survey conducted by the city, in which views were asked from teachers, students and their parents.

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Riihimäki event calendar

The event calendar information is updated on the website via the event calendar HämeEvents portal. You can familiarize yourself with all Riihimäki's events on the website of the event calendar.

18.5.2024 - 29.9.2024

Laura Laine - Nature Morte

The exhibition at the Finnish Museum of Glass offers a versatile overview of the career of Laura Laine, one of Finland's most famous fashion illustrators, in various media.

Location: Finnish Glass Museum, Tehtaankatu 23, Riihimäki

Price: Adults €11, Children and school children €4, Students, pensioners, unemployed, conscripts €6, Family ticket €22, Groups (over 20 people) €6

19.5.2024 - 29.9.2024

Working houses in the museum - Working houses museum

In the summer exhibition, you will learn about the creation of the Workingmen's House Museum and tell about the construction of the workingmen's houses and the activities that took place in the houses.

Location: National Workers' House Museum, Hj. Elomaa katu, Riihimäki

25.5.2024 - 22.9.2024

Idylli - Inkeri Toika's art

In the exhibition Idylli – Inkeri Toika's art is played with the idylls of pastoral art together with strong color expression.

Location: Finnish Glass Museum, Tehtaankatu 23, Riihimäki

Price: Adults €11, Children and school children €4, Students, pensioners, unemployed, conscripts €6, Family ticket €22, Groups (over 20 people) €6

30.5.2024 - 31.12.2024

In Helen's Salon - Helene Schjerfbeck's works

In the room dedicated to the works of Helene Schjerfbeck (1862-1946) in Helene Salongi, there is a display from the Wähäjärvi collection of the Riihimäki Art Museum.

Location: Museum Center Riemu, Temppelikatu 8, Riihimäki

Price: 4/6/10 €

30.5.2024 - 31.12.2024

Antrea − From the banks of Vuoksi to Riihimäki

Riihimäki City Museum's exhibition From the shores of Vuoksi to Riihimäki presents the history and artifacts of the evacuees of the Karelian Antrea keeper.

Location: Museum Center Riemu, Temppelikatu 8, Riihimäki

Price: 4/6/10 €