Nurmijärvi

Nurmijärvi is a municipality situated north of Helsinki that blends forests, lakes, and agricultural areas into its landscape. The terrain combines both rural and urban features across its territory.

St Martin's Church was built in 1565, marking the beginning of organized settlement in the area. An independent congregation formed later during the 17th century.

The name comes from the lake that once dominated the landscape here, and the land was reshaped by people through drainage work over many decades.

The area connects well to Helsinki via road 3 and regular bus services to the city center. Those wanting to explore the landscape can use the various routes through the region.

The lake that gave the municipality its name was converted into farmland through drainage work between 1920 and 1950. This transformation shows how people reshaped the landscape over decades.

Location: Uusimaa

Inception: 1605

Part of: Helsinki metropolitan area

Shares border with: Espoo, Vantaa, Hyvinkää, Tuusula, Vihti

Email: kunta@nurmijarvi.fi

Website: https://nurmijarvi.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.46250,24.80694

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:10