Orimattila
Orimattila is a town in Päijänne Tavastia.
Understand
[edit]The town, especially known for its history about the textile industry, is located approximately 93 kilometers north of Helsinki, only 22 kilometers south of Lahti. The municipality of Artjärvi, located about 22 kilometers east of the town, was incorporated into Orimattila in 2010.
Get in
[edit]When coming from the direction of Helsinki, the best way to get to Orimattila by car is to go along Highway 4 (E75) and turn onto Regional Road 164, from where it is 15 kilometers to the town center. The fastest route from Lahti to Orimattila runs along Regional Road 167.
By bus
[edit]For timetables of ordinary coaches, see Matkahuolto and LSL.
By train
[edit]There is a feeder bus from Henna railway station to the centre of Orimattila.
Get around
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By dial-a-ride
[edit]The service line is public transport, which means that it is open to all. The bus service circulates in Orimattila's urban and rural areas according to the attached timetable. The service is operated by a minicab, which can also accommodate prams and wheelchairs if necessary.
Fares:
Urban area 0 - 6 km 3.30 eur
Suburban area 3,60 eur - 5,50 eur
Children aged 4-17 years half price, children under 4 years free of charge.
The service bus is free of charge to and from the Orimattila Arena (swimming pool, fitness centre, fitness stairs, etc.) for everyone over 65 years of age. Proof of age must be provided to the driver when boarding the bus.
The bus can be stopped along the route by raising your hand at any suitable point. In the city centre, service bus stops are visible at the bus stop and at the health centre. In the outlying areas and on the routes that run from the call centre, you must make an appointment in advance by calling the driver directly at 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on the previous day. +358 44 493 5912. If necessary, a ride can also be arranged from a little further away from the main route.
By taxi
[edit]- Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi
See
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- 1 Orimattila Church (Orimattilan kirkko), Kirkkopuisto 4. A granite church from 1866.
- 2 Artjärvi Church (Artjärven kirkko), Kirkkotie 23 (in Artjärvi). A wooden church from 1840.
- 3 Orimattila Culture House (Orimattilan kulttuuritalo), Lahdentie 65. An art museum. Also includes a town library.
- 4 Taidelinna (Soile Yli-Mäyryn Taidelinna), Erkontie 8. An art gallery dedicated to the paintings of Soile Yli-Mäyry. €4.
- 5 Orimattila Animal Park (Orimattilan kotieläinpuisto), Ravitie 6, ☏ +358 44-777 1234, kotielainpuisto@phnet.fi. In the animal park, you can see various domestic animals, such as sheep, pigs, reindeers, dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, cows and ponies. Adults €12, kids €7 (free for under the age of 2).
Do
[edit]- 1 Orimattila Areena, Opintie 7. A sports center.
Buy
[edit]- 1 S-Market Orimattila, Erkontie 16. A supermarket.
- 2 K-Supermarket Orimattila, Käkeläntie 3. A supermarket.
- 3 Lidl Orimattila, Niementie 1. A supermarket.
- 4 K-Market Kärrytie, Kärrytie 6. A grocery store.
- 5 Sale Artjärvi, Pajatie 2 (in Artjärvi). A grocery store.
- 6 Tokmanni Orimattila, Lahdentie 109. A discount store.
- 7 Jokeri Kirppis, Pakaantie 1. A flea market.
- 8 Neste K Tuuliharja (along the Highway 4). A filling station and rest stop.
- 9 Kioski Myötätuuli, Pennalantie 107 (in Pennala), ☏ +358 3 784 5002. M–Th 12:00–21:00, F–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–18:00. A local kiosk, which also includes a bar.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Restaurant Tehdas (Ravintola Tehdas), Erkontie 11, ☏ +358 10 327 4400, ravintola@ravintolatehdas.fi.
- 2 Pizzeria Arena, Erkontie 18, ☏ +358 3 777 6555.
- 3 Koivulan Kioski, Seulakuja 1, ☏ +358 3 7777 274, info@koivulankioski.net. A grill kiosk.
- 4 Restaurant Bomonti (Ravintola Bomonti), Salmelantie 1 (in Artjärvi), ☏ +358 50 3311 015, ravintola@bomonti.fi.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotelli Teltta, Pakaantie 1, ☏ +358 40 046 4893, info@hotelliteltta.fi. The hotel is established inside an old textile factory building.
- 2 Hotel Töyrylä Manor (Hotelli Töyrylänkartano), Värjärintie 2 (in Artjärvi), ☏ +358 45 146 6044, info@toyrylankartano.fi. A manor hotel.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Orimattila |
| Helsinki ← Järvenpää ← Mäntsälä ← | S  N |
→ Lahti → Heinola → Jyväskylä |