Notably, Würth Oy has its Finnish headquarters and logistics center in Riihimäki.

The town is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Tavastia Proper region.

Its neighboring municipalities are Janakkala in the north, Hausjärvi in the east, Hyvinkää in the south and Loppi in the west.

Today, the quickest way to travel between Riihimäki and Loppi is by car along the national road 54, which runs between Tammela and Hollola.

The Finnish Glass Museum with its permanent display created by famous designer Tapio Wirkkala was opened in 1981.