Southern Paimio

Paimio

In the cozy residential areas of southern Paimio, locals enjoy proximity to essential services and spend their leisure time exploring nature trails.

Cosy residential areas close to everything you need

Southern Paimio is an ideal location for those working in Turku, as the city is reachable via the motorway in about 20 minutes. Express buses and Turku region public transport buses also provide connections to Turku.

Children can start their schooling at the Kriivari school, with a junior high school conveniently located nearby in Vista. Even Paimio's High School is just a short bike or bus ride away!  The Kriivari and Tapiola areas offer a mix of detached houses, apartment buildings, and rental apartments.

Residents of southern Paimio enjoy a beautiful rural landscape from their homes, yet are less than a 15-minute drive from the center of Paimio. For those considering building a home, explore the plots in the Saari area, located close to excellent outdoor activities!

The outdoorsman’s dream

Southern Paimio offers a wide range of opportunities for nature enthusiasts. The Hiekkahelmi trail network is a popular destination for mountain bikers, offering various trails in the Hiekkahelmi environment that cater to cyclists of all levels.

The Paimio nature trail offers diverse terrain, with salt marshes along the way and a lookout tower for panoramic views. Experienced hikers can continue to the Preitilä and Parantola nature trails, covering a total distance of 11 kilometers! Skiing enthusiasts flock to the southern part of Paimio to ski in the Paippi ski tunnel, regardless of the season.

Dog lovers will appreciate the area's dog park and dog bathing area, Haukkuhelmi, as well as a fenced dog forest available for advance booking. Gardening enthusiasts can find green plots awaiting them at the end of Tikantie in Kriivari. Culture aficionados should not miss the August Pyölniittu Museum during the summer months.

Neighborhood features

Natural environment
by the riverside
by the sea
parks nearby

Built environment
residential area
business cluster

Building types
detached houses
terraced houses
low-rise apartment buildings

Neighborhood characteristics
cultural-historical

Articles about neighborhoods

Price level in the neighborhood info

Housing sales prices

Below average
Average price in Turku: 2090 €/m2
The price level is indicative.

Neighborhood residents info

Primary life situation

working 46 % students 7 % retired 27 % under 14 years old 20 % others 8 %
% of residents

Housing types


home ownership 76 % renting 23 % other types of housing 2 %
% of housing

Average age of the residents

40,5 years
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30 km to the Center of Turku
30 km to the Center of Salo