Glass city Riihimäki

Riihimäki is a city where glass is not just a material, but a part of identity, history and future. In Riihimäki, glass is visible in the cityscape, lives in museums and is created in the hands of craftsmen.

Ilves tin – a classic of the Finnish home

This familiar glass jar is much more than a storage container. It is a part of Finnish everyday life, design and cultural history – and at the same time a window into Riihimäki, the glass city where it originated.

Watch the video where the Ilves can and the solar bottle take center stage. They are objects that connect us to the glass city of Riihimäki. Welcome to discover its story.

The craftsmanship of glassblowers lives on in Riihimäki – watch the video!

Riihimäki is known as the city of glass, and the tradition still lives strong. In this video, you can take a peek at the meticulous and skillful work of glassblowers – a craft that combines history and the present.

Watch the video below and dive into the world of glass!

It is easy to get to Riihimäki

Riihimäki is easy to reach by train. Riihimäki is located on the main line, just an hour's train ride from Helsinki, Tampere and Lahti. Riihimäki is also located on Highway 3, which leads from Helsinki to Tampere.

The Finnish Glass Museum is the most popular attraction in Riihimäki.

The Finnish Glass Museum in Riihimäki is a must-see for lovers of design. The Glass Museum has been operating since 1981 in a building designed by Tapio Wirkkala. The building, which previously served as a glass factory, is a sight in itself.

The museum's extensive basic collection takes visitors on a journey through time through the history of glassmaking and showcases objects by well-known Finnish designers and makers. The museum also features gems of design and practical glass familiar from childhood.

Changing exhibitions always offer something new even for more experienced visitors to the Glass Museum. The changing exhibitions present the best of international and domestic glass art and design from around the world.

Finnish Glass Museum opening hours and arrival