Welcome to Heinola
Heinola is an idyllic small town where life has room to grow. Everything you need is within easy reach. Located just 20 minutes from Lahti and 90 minutes from Helsinki, Heinola offers the perfect balance of accessibility and quality of life.
Our summers are filled with events, while winter brings brightness and seasonal experiences. Heinola is also home to Vierumäki, one of Northern Europe’s largest sports and leisure centres, offering more than a hundred opportunities for exercise, recreation and outdoor activities.
You can find a bigger life in a smaller town – Heinola.
What makes a city a great place to live, work and grow?
This video below presents the City of Heinola’s strategy and vision for the future. It highlights the importance of strong services, sustainable finances, vibrant communities, and shared goals in building a thriving city.
Guided by the idea that “good things keep growing”, Heinola is developing opportunities for residents, businesses, culture, education, outdoor recreation, and international cooperation. Through collaboration, innovation, and responsible decision-making, we are creating a city where people want to come, stay, and put down strong roots.