Hyvinkää, Finland
Museums
If you're in Hyvinkää and interested in visiting museums, you may want to check out the Hyvinkää Art Museum, which is located in the heart of the city. Other nearby museums include the Finnish Railway Museum in neighboring town of Hyvinkää, Porvoo Museum in Porvoo (about 45 minutes away by car) and the Finnish Aviation Museum in Vantaa (about 30 minutes away by car).
Food
Some of the most recommended, popular and typical dishes to eat according to local people in Hyvinkää and the surrounding areas include:
1. Karjalanpaisti: a traditional Finnish beef stew made with root vegetables and served with mashed potatoes.
2. Lihapullat: Finnish meatballs made with ground beef or pork, breadcrumbs, and spices, typically served with mashed potatoes or lingonberry sauce.
3. Graavilohi: cured salmon that is typically served with dill sauce and rye bread.
4. Hernekeitto: Finnish pea soup made with pork and vegetables, typically served with rye bread.
5. Muikku: small freshwater fish that are traditionally fried and served with potatoes and lingonberry jam.
6. Korvapuusti: a Finnish cinnamon roll that is often enjoyed as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
These dishes are widely available in restaurants and cafes throughout Hyvinkää and the surrounding regions.
Activities
Sure! Here are some fun activities that locals in Hyvinkää enjoy:
1. Hiking or cycling in the Sveitsi Nature Park
2. Visiting the summer amusement park, Linnanmäki
3. Swimming and enjoying saunas at the Kytäjä-Usmi outdoor recreational area
4. Playing golf at the Hyvinkää Golf course
5. Ice skating or playing hockey at the Hyvinkään jäähalli (ice rink)
6. Shopping and dining in the city center's boutiques and restaurants
7. Watching movies at the Finnkino Hyvinkää cinema
8. Participating in cultural events and concerts at the Hyvinkää Hall.
