Summer activities for families with children in Riihimäki

Riihimäki is particularly known for its cultural offerings: art experiences can be enjoyed in museums, galleries, theaters and concerts. On a summer day, you can also relax in green parks, get some exercise, enjoy local restaurants and cafes or shop in local stores. The city's small size is an advantage for tourists: distances are short, so getting from one place to another is easy.

Check out the tips below and have a fun day trip with your kids in Riihimäki!

Culture for the whole family

Looking for fun and educational summer activities with your kids? Museums offer experiences, stories, and activities for all ages. They are the perfect option for both sunny and rainy summer days.

Finnish Glass Museum and Glass Studios

Known for its sparkling glass art The Finnish Glass Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Riihimäki. In the museum you can learn about the 4000-year history of glass and the tradition of Finnish glassmaking. The colorful and decorative glass objects in the exhibitions are a stunning sight for people of all ages.

On the same trip, it is worth passing through the idyllic Hyttikortteli and visiting Lasismi's ja Mafka & Alakoski's glass studios. Watching glassblowing from up close is an experience not to be missed!

The Hunting Museum of Finland

Next to the Glass Museum you will find The Hunting Museum of Finland, which presents the 10 000-year history of Finnish hunting. The Hunting Museum's exhibitions feature over a hundred animal species from around the world, making it an excellent destination to visit with children. The museum is also child-friendly: its children's corner and large courtyard are perfect for playing.

Riemu museums

The city center's In Riemu museums display changing exhibitions with fascinating themes. There are two museums under the same roof, the Riihimäki Art Museum and the Riihimäki City Museum. Twice as much to see and experience!

The joy of music at free concerts

If museums aren't your thing or you're looking for more cultural experiences, you can enjoy music and theater in Riihimäki. Granit's Summer Gigs are held on a few summer Wednesdays in the center of Riihimäki, and on Thursdays Korttelikeikat are bringing the joy of music around the city.

Summer theater for children and child-like people

Also a place worth mentioning is Riihimäki's Summer Theater, which has a children's play for the whole family every summer. The play can be watched in any weather, as the canopy built over the auditorium protects visitors from the sun and rain.

Parks and playgrounds

Do you enjoy parks? There are over 150 of them in Riihimäki, so there's plenty to choose from! The parks offer free summer activities for kids – so bring a lunch and spend a wonderful day outdoors!

If you arrive in Riihimäki in early summer, the fairy-tale like Atsaleapuisto in Vahteristo is sure to cause sighs of delight. The azaleas, glowing in many colors, bloom from the beginning of June until around Midsummer.

Several parks in Riihimäki have playgrounds. In addition, many parks are suitable for picnics, playing games together, or taking a short break in the middle of a holiday trip. Examples of such parks are Jukka Jalonen Park and Lounaspuisto, located near the city center.

Perhospuisto can also be an interesting place for children to visit. The park has a butterfly-themed playground, and in addition, food plants for butterflies have been planted there. Thanks to this, you can spot several different butterfly species there!

Exercise and activities

Those looking for something more active will not be disappointed in Riihimäki either. If you want to cool off by the water, the right place for you is Riihimäki's outdoor swimming pool. The outdoor swimming pool is open every day from the beginning of June until mid-August (except Midsummer). There is a diverse selection of pools, water diving towers, a water slide and the Wibit water stunt track, which is popular with children. The area also offers access to a sauna, and you can buy sweet and savoury food in the café.

If you dream of exercising in nature, a kilometer-long Hatlamminsuo nature trailis one option. The area has been preserved in an almost natural state, and the bog has abundant fauna and flora. The path is pleasant to walk, as it mainly runs along duckboards. Another potential option is the 2,5-kilometer-long Riutta nature trail, where you might catch a glimpse of a hare, fox, squirrel or one of the bird species that nest in the area.

Sports activities are also offered at the climbing center Rocklands. Or would you be interested in trying out how you do in an escape game? You can test your skills in the Rollagga escape room.

Restaurants and cafes

Riihimäki's restaurant and café offering ensures that tourists don't have to go hungry. You can choose, for example, a restaurant specializing in classic cuisine called Obelix, a restaurant offering Indian taste experiences called Darshanor the atmospheric La Fresco. Each of these restaurants also offers vegan food. Popular with locals, Naa's Thai Cuisineserves delicious Thai food.

There is also a choice of cafes: Mokkakuu and Feeniks caféare lovely cafes in the city centre. Or maybe you want to go to a summer café? In that case, you could visit Cafe Bar Tornior Café Cheers.

Shops and boutiques

If shopping is your family's thing, you can make great finds in factory outlets and specialty stores in Riihimäki. Flow Cosmetics-factory outlet sells Finnish natural cosmetics, such as soaps and skin and hair care products. Those who love interior design and candles should stop by Havi Outlet.

In Joutsen's factory outlet you will find soft blankets and pillows as well as stylish jackets. You can also replenish your children's clothing inventory in Jr. Pukutalo , which is Europe's oldest children's and youth clothing specialty store.

It's also worth stopping by the Riihimäki flea markets. They are located close together, so a flea market tour is convenient.

As you can see, Riihimäki has many different options for spending a memorable summer day. The city offers plenty of summer activities with children, so there is sure to be something for every member of the family. That is why Riihimäki is perfect for domestic travel with children!