Discover Hausjärvi’s local history and nature

Those considering Hausjärvi as a travel destination will find different ways to explore local history and nature: in the church village, the church and local heritage museum stand right next to each other, while the Kakslammi nature trail draws attention to dry, warm habitats, insects and their food plants. The Vanajavesi canoe route adds a waterway through the municipality to these experiences.

Hausjärvi at a glance

• The local heritage museum is housed in a wooden parish granary dating from 1853 in Kirkonkylä, on Alitie, right next to the church.
• Kotiseututalo Koskela hosts changing summer exhibitions; the main building’s history goes back to its relocation in 2006.
• The Mommilan Kyläpuoti village shop museum displays props and product packaging from the past hundred years.
• The Kakslammi nature trail in Ryttylä has three routes: Paahdereitti, Metsäreitti and Harjureitti.
• The Vanajavesi canoe route passes through the municipality, reaches the mouth of the Teurojoki and continues from there to Mommilanjärvi.
• Hikiä station on the Riihimäki–Lahti line is about 3 km from Hausjärvi Church.

The church, local heritage museum and local history

Two different starting points for a cultural visit stand close together in the church village. The Hausjärvi local heritage museum is right next to the church, on Alitie in Kirkonkylä. It is housed in a wooden parish granary dating from 1853. The museum building itself is therefore part of local history: a visit combines the use of a historic building with a look around the museum.

Hausjärvi Church has a ramp for people with reduced mobility; the sexton can provide assistance if needed. Parking arrangements may change during special events.

Summer exhibitions at Koskela and memories from the village shop

Kotiseututalo Koskela hosts changing summer exhibitions. Dates may vary from season to season. In 2006, community members relocated the farm’s main building from the village of Kuru in Hausjärvi to Kirkonkylä. Alongside its seasonal exhibitions, Koskela therefore has a specific local history: the building was brought from a village within the municipality to Kirkonkylä.

The Mommilan Kyläpuoti village shop museum offers a different way to explore the past. It focuses on props and product packaging from the past hundred years. While Koskela tells the story of a relocated building, this museum is about everyday objects and how packaging and shop props bring the past hundred years to life. Visitors interested in experiencing culture through objects as well as buildings will find a distinctive feature here.

Kakslammi or Vanajavesi: a nature trail and a canoe route

The Kakslammi nature trail is in Ryttylä, Hausjärvi. It explains the importance of dry, warm habitats, insects and their food plants. The three routes are called Paahdereitti, Metsäreitti and Harjureitti. Kakslammi thus combines a choice of specific routes with a nature-focused subject: visitors learn not only about the habitat, but also about the relationships between insects and the plants they feed on. Trail conditions may change, so plan this part of your stay with flexibility.

The Vanajavesi canoe route offers a different focus. In the Hausjärvi area, it reaches the mouth of the Teurojoki and continues from there to Mommilanjärvi; it also passes through the municipality of Hausjärvi. This provides a contrast between a water route and the nature-focused exploration of Kakslammi. For families or groups with different interests, this distinction is useful: local history, nature observation and a canoe route offer different themes for planning a trip without turning it into a single must-do itinerary.

Choose your transport and accommodation based on your interests

Hikiä station is on the Riihimäki–Lahti line, about 3 km from Hausjärvi Church. This approximate distance is measured from the church.

When looking for a hotel in Hausjärvi, you can use the experiences you’re interested in to guide your choice: would you like to focus on the history of the church village, or are you especially interested in Kakslammi and its habitats and insects? The Vanajavesi canoe route offers a different focus, too.

If you’d like to discover more destinations, you can also visit Forssa, Ypäjä, Janakkala, Hämeenlinna, Harviala, Hattula, Humppila and Hauho.

Frequently asked questions about Hausjärvi

Where is the Hausjärvi local heritage museum?

The museum is in Kirkonkylä on Alitie, right next to the church. It is housed in a wooden parish granary dating from 1853.

What subjects does the Kakslammi nature trail cover?

The trail explains the importance of dry, warm habitats, insects and their food plants. It has three routes: Paahdereitti, Metsäreitti and Harjureitti.

What makes Kotiseututalo Koskela special?

It hosts changing summer exhibitions. In 2006, community members relocated the farm’s main building from the village of Kuru in Hausjärvi to Kirkonkylä.

Where does the Vanajavesi canoe route go in the Hausjärvi area?

It reaches the mouth of the Teurojoki and continues from there to Mommilanjärvi. The route passes through the municipality of Hausjärvi.

How far is Hikiä station from the church?

The station on the Riihimäki–Lahti line is about 3 km from Hausjärvi Church. This is an approximate distance.

For the broader travel overview: Kanta-Häme.