Last updated: November 22, 2024
Welcome to explore the Christmas events in Riihimäki! This guide will lead you to the city's best holiday events, whether you're a local resident or a visitor.
The Riihimäki central square serves as the heart of the Christmas season, where the traditional Christmas market attracts visitors with its handicraft products and delicacy stalls. The Graniitti area near the railway station offers atmospheric events, and the Riihimäki Glass Museum showcases traditional Christmas decorations. The diverse Christmas events in Hyvinkää are just a 10-minute train ride away.
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Riihimaeki Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children can participate in elf hunts in both museums' exhibition spaces.
- Description
- Joulutori is a traditional event where artisans fill the museum galleries with a wide range of beautiful handmade items, including woolen socks, jewelry, decorations, Christmas cards, and ceramics. Seasonal treats are also available, and the museum grounds feature blacksmith demonstrations and sales stalls offering items like wreaths and other Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : Christmas Market
Riihimaeki Other Holiday Activities
Fairy Tale Art / Maritta Penttinen's Postcard Exhibition
- What to Expect
- Blue season exhibition featuring Maritta Penttisen postcards.
- Description
- Maritta Penttisen postcard exhibition is on display in the upper floor vitrines of Riihimäki Library. The exhibition offers a blue season atmosphere and paintings by Sinikka Elomaan.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : Fairy Tale Art / Maritta Penttinen's Postcard Exhibition
From Vuoksi to Riihimäki
- What to Expect
- The exhibition showcases the history and artifacts of the evacuees from the Karelian Antrea region.
- Description
- The exhibition "From the shores of Vuoksi to Riihimäki" presents the history and artifacts of the evacuees of the Karelian Antrea region. The exhibition features chairs, artifacts, and art that tell the story of events over centuries.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : From Vuoksi to Riihimäki
Arni Aromaa Exhibition
- What to Expect
- Exhibition featuring Arni Aromaa's work.
- Description
- The Arni Aromaa exhibition showcases Arni Aromaa's work, which uses ceramics, glass, and wood as materials. The exhibition is designed to present Aromaa's diverse artistic work.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : Arni Aromaa Exhibition
Matias Karsikka's Award Exhibition
- What to Expect
- Award-winning artist showcases his career and works that earned him the award.
- Description
- The Matias Karsikas award exhibition showcases the artist's early career and works produced at Iittala Glass Factory, for which he received the Pro vitrea award.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : Matias Karsikka's Award Exhibition
Helene Schjerfbeck's Works
- What to Expect
- The Schjerfbeck pieces on display span a stylistic range from meticulously detailed to more modernist approaches.
- Description
- The exhibition featuring Helene Schjerfbeck's works offers a viewing of twelve pieces, many of which are reproductions of her earlier paintings. The exhibition also includes a video created by artificial intelligence and vases designed by Gerda Thesleff.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : Helene Schjerfbeck's Works
Ancient Egyptian Everyday Life
- What to Expect
- Unique exhibition of Egyptian archaeology and culture.
- Description
- The Ancient Egypt Daily Life exhibition offers unique displays and presentations of Egyptian archaeology and culture. The exhibition introduces visitors to the daily life, art, and beliefs of ancient Egypt.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : Ancient Egyptian Everyday Life
The Story of the Chair
- What to Expect
- Exhibition focused on the history of chairs through various styles.
- Description
- The Tuolin tarina exhibition showcases chairs, artifacts, and art through the centuries. The exhibition starts with an ancient Egyptian chair and ends with modern design chairs.
- Where
- Riihimäki | More Info : The Story of the Chair