Heinola

The name Heinola is derived from the Finnish word "heinä," which means hay, and refers to the town's location in a rich agricultural area. The town was officially founded in 1776, but it had already become an important trading hub by the 1700s due to its location on the shores of Lake Ruotsalainen and the Heinola rapids, which were important transportation routes for goods.

In the late 1700s and early 1800s, Heinola experienced significant growth as new industries were established in the area, including a paper mill, a sawmill, and a tannery. The town became an important center for commerce, industry, and transportation, and it played a key role in the development of the Päijänne Tavastia region.

During World War II, Heinola suffered significant damage from bombings, and many buildings and infrastructure were destroyed. However, the town was quickly rebuilt after the war, and it continued to develop and modernize in the post-war era.

Get in

Heinola is located halfway between

By Train

Heinola is located halfway between

You can walk around downtown.

By bus

See Lahti#By bus

By taxi

Heinola Bird Zoo

( Heinolan lintutarha ),

A. F. Aironkatu 3 .

Heinola Bird Zoo is an aviary that contains more than 500 species of birds.   ( updated Sep 2022 )

Heinola Art Museum

( Heinolan taidemuseo ),

Kauppakatu 4 ,

☏

+358 44 769 4216 ,

[email protected] .

Heinola Art Museum is located in the 1830 Empire-styled house, and includes the Art Foundation's library and a collection of European porcelain from the 18th to 19th centuries.   ( updated Sep 2022 )

Some wooden houses in central Heinola.

Tähtiniemi Bridge

( Tähtiniemensilta ).

Finland's second longest bridge, which takes motorway 4 across Lake Ruotsalainen.   ( updated Sep 2022 )

Czar's Poplar

( Tsaarinpoppeli; Populus × petrowskian ),

Torikatu 2

( at Heinola's beach park ).

The largest tree in Finland.   ( updated Jul 2025 )

Heinola DiscGolfPark World ,

Kippasuonväylä 30 .

Finland's largest disc golf center.

( updated Sep 2022 )

The Sport Institute of Finland Vierumäki

( Suomen Urheiluopisto Vierumäki ),

Pihkalantie 3

( Bus 72, 69 ),

+358 300 870 870 ,

[email protected] .

A leisure centre. You can rent an electric bicycle, SUP board and canoe. Flow-park adventure track in woods. Possibility to practice many sports. There is also a spa for relaxation.

( updated Oct 2022 )

Restaurant Kymenkartano

( Ravintola Kymenkartano ),

Konsulinkatu 2 ,

☏

+358 44 797 2438 .

07:30–15:00 (Breakfast 07:30–09:30; Lunch 11:00–14:00) .

Breakfast and lunch are served every day, including versatile salad buffet, bread assortment and coffee.   ( updated Sep 2022 )

Kettu ja Kana ,

Torikatu 5 ,

☏

+358 3 715 7921 ,

[email protected] .

A restaurant bar. Mostly known for its chicken dishes.   ( updated Sep 2022 )

Restaurant Lily

( Ravintola Lily ),

Savontie 10 .

Chinese restaurant.   ( updated Oct 2022 )

Drink Bar Bulmer ,

Kirkkokatu 15 ,

☏

+358 3 7188 755 ,

[email protected] .

M–Th 10:00–00:00; F–Sa 10:00–02:00; Su 12:00–00:00 .

  ( updated Sep 2022 )

Hotelli Kumpeli Spa ,

Muonamiehenkatu 3 ,

☏

+358 3 812 7100 ,

[email protected] .

  ( updated Sep 2015 )

Hotelli Valo ,

Pikijärventie 1 ,

☏

+358 44 700 8820 ,

[email protected] .

  ( updated Jul 2022 )

There are some shops downtown, and about 2 km southwest next to the motorway you can find a large hypermarket store

K-Citymarket .

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