NOalireitteinä

NOalireitteinä is a small locality situated in the southeastern part of the Finnish municipality of Loviisa, within the Uusimaa region. It lies approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Loviisa's municipal centre and is accessible via Provincial Road 45, which connects the area to the larger Finnish road network. The settlement sits at an elevation of 21 metres above sea level and is surrounded by mixed pine forests and agricultural fields.

The history of NOalireitteinä dates back to the late 18th century, when it was established as a satellite farming community on land granted to peasant families in the land reforms of 1776. Over time the locality grew around a small ironworks that operated from 1842 to 1879, and it has maintained a population of around 150 residents according to the last Finnish census of 2021. The name "NOalireitteinä" is derived from the archaic Finnish phrase *no alireitteitä*, meaning “no subordinate routes,” a reference to the early isolation of the settlement until the construction of the Provincial Road in the mid-20th century.

Economically, NOalireitteinä depends primarily on small‑scale agriculture, forestry, and commuting to larger employment centres in Vehmaa and Loviisa. The community hosts an annual summer market that attracts visitors from neighbouring villages, showcasing local produce and traditional crafts. Cultural life is centred on the local community hall, where folk music concerts, theatre performances and holiday celebrations take place.

In terms of education, children from NOalireitteinä attend primary schooling in Loviisa, while secondary and vocational training are available in larger towns such as Kotka and Helsinki. The area is served by a regional bus line that connects residents to the broader transport network.