Nukari, or Nuckars, is a village in the northeastern part of the Nurmijärvi municipality in southern Finland. Archaeological evidence shows that the area has been inhabited since the Stone Age at least. Nukari was named after Erkki Nukar, who was one of the first farmers in the area.
The Vantaa River flows through Nukari. In the 17th century, several watermills were constructed on the river. They were mainly used for processing of wood from the forest. Logs were also transported on the river.
The rapids in Nukari are called Nukarinkoski and they are a popular destination. Several walking trails run through the forest around the rapids and foot-bridges cross the river at various places.
The former public school was originally founded in 1873. Nowadays, it houses the Nukari School Museum. The Buddharama Temple in Nukari is the largest Thai Buddhist temple in Finland.
Accommodation and restaurants are available in nearby Hyvinkää (14 km). Nukari is adjacent to national road 45, which connects it with Hyvinkää and Helsinki, 45 km to the south.
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