Kiljava hospital

Kiljava is a hospital and former sanatorium complex in Nurmijärvi in southern Finland. The facility consists of several buildings with characteristic modernist architecture based on designs from the 1930s.

The complex opened in 1938 as a treatment center during a period of major growth in Finnish healthcare. Its foundation reflected the era's belief in how location and design could support medical treatment.

The building shows Finnish healthcare design from the 1930s with clean lines and functional spaces typical of that era. You can see how its style reflects the modernist principles that shaped Finnish architecture during that period.

The site is located on Kiljavantie in a quiet setting surrounded by landscape. The grounds are walkable and visitors should plan time to explore the buildings and outdoor areas at a leisurely pace.

The complex sits next to Sääksjärvi lake, and the buildings were deliberately positioned to take advantage of the natural surroundings. This link between medical care and nature was a core idea of sanatorium design at that time.

Location: Nurmijärvi

Inception: 1938

Architects: Jussi Paatela

Address: Kiljavantie 539

GPS coordinates: 60.50367,24.68389

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04