Hyvinkaa

Hyvinkaa is a small city located in the province of Uusimaa, at a short distance of about 50 km north of the Finland capital Helsinki as the Hyvinkaa travel information goes. The town formed in latter part of the 19th century. However, the construction of railways through Finland in 1861 was the starting point for the quick development. The weather of Hyvinkaa is pleasant with the air quality, considered healthy due to dense pine forests. This factor led a group of physicians from Helsinki in 1880s to open a sanatorium for patients looking for some rest and healing. The city’s industrialization brought a wool factory in 1892. Though the factory stopped its operation in the 1990s, but the remains still exist in the red-brick halls.

The city of Hyvinkaa located in the county of Southern Finland has a well-developed highways and rail connections making it one of the suburban commuter centers of Greater Helsinki. The residents of the city profit from wide-open spaces and enjoy a safe environment close to nature. It is ideally located from the capital city of Helsinki and has an excellent location and motor way links, resulting in major companies moving to Hyvinkaa. To add the city offers with an exceptional range of leisure and recreation facilities all along the city's northern greenbelt recreation area. There are many opportunities for sports, and one can choose from a selection of more than 90 sports and activities. The Hyvinkaa travel information provides with information on the other activities such as polo, curling and archery. Hyvinkaa is the centre of activity and growth in northern Uusimaa, welcoming the visitors, new residents and businesses.