Hyvinkää is a compact, versatile and green town in the Uusimaa region.
Hyvinkää benefits from being close to the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, and many of its residents work in the capital region. Public transportation works smoothly to all directions, and the railway makes travelling fast and easy. Hyvinkää offers extensive services to its residents, and nature is never far in this town.

An old railway town

Hyvinkää was originally built along the railway line that connected Helsinki with Hämeenlinna. The primary construction site for the railway was founded on uninhabited forest land in 1857. The small population centre of workers grew gradually and expanded around the railway station and wool factory over the years. Hyvinkää received the title of town in 1960.

A green town with dozens of lakes

Hyvinkää has six large lakes of over a hundred hectares, along with dozens of smaller ones. There are also many nature reserves and excellent outdoor recreation areas across Hyvinkää. Ridasjärvi, Ritasaarensuo and Järvisuo are great areas for outdoor recreation and hiking.

A nice atmosphere in central Hyvinkää

Hyvinkää church is the landmark of the town. Made from pine and concrete, the triangular church was designed by Aarno Ruusuvuori in 1961. The Railway Museum is also a popular attraction among locals and visitors alike. The town centre has still has some old wooden houses that give it a nice and friendly feel. All in all, the centre of Hyvinkää is compact and functional, housing a range of events for the residents. Hyvinkää has also received national recognition for its functional centre: in 2015, it was selected as the best urban centre in Finland.

Lumo rental apartments in Hyvinkää

Living in Hyvinkää is easy. There are Lumo rental apartments in both the town centre and other residential areas. The Lumo apartments in Hyvinkää are suitable for different needs, including families, couples and single people. All the Lumo rental apartments in Hyvinkää have excellent locations near services and public transportation. Hyvinkää has a functional road network, good bicycle lanes and efficient public transport.

Tehdas – a cosy area in the city centre

Tehdas is a new residential area in central Hyvinkää, built in the area of the old wool factory. It has charming old wooden houses and recently constructed new buildings. In Tehdas, you can live in a Lumo rental apartment in the immediate vicinity of shopping centre Willa and its services. Will has extensive services and shops, and there are also schools and day care centres in the area. Hyvinkää railway station is located 1.5 kilometres from Tehdas.

Hangonsilta - a new district with many services

Hangonsilta is a new quickly developing residential district right next to the Hyvinkää town centre and its services. In this extension to the town centre the train station is within walking distance and there are convenient driving connections in every direction. In Hangonsilta you can find the Kipinä building which is home to two schools and many sports and cultural facilties for everyone to use. Modern and high-quality Lumo rental apartments in Hangonsilta are located on Astreankatu.

Mustamännistö - a pleasent residential area near the centre

The pleasant residential area of Mustamännistö is located two kilometres from the centre of Hyvinkää. The Lumo rental apartments in Mustamännistö are housed in idyllic apartment buildings that are protected by the National Board of Antiquities and located near excellent green areas. Mustamännistö also has schools and day-care centres and a grocery store.