Kyrö

Pöytyä

In Kyrö, just over half an hour from Turku, daily life is enhanced by efficient services and a diverse range of hobbies.

Vibrant villages, services and an active lifestyle

Kyrö is an ideal place for those who value personal space without compromising on convenient local services and excellent connections. The center of Kyrö offers a health center, a recently renovated Elisenvaara comprehensive school, and a high school.

Turku is conveniently located just half an hour away via Highway 9, and a quick 15-minute drive will take you to Loimaa. Quiet residential areas surround Kyrö’s center, featuring a high density of detached houses nestled in nature. The Laurilantie area, next to the school and sports facilities, also offers vacant plots ready for building.

Numerous vibrant villages, including Kumila, Heikinsuo, Karinainen, and Rahkio, contribute to Kyrö’s lively atmosphere. Thanks to their active residents, these villages can boast about their excellent sports facilities and various leisure activities. Not to mention the doorstep proximity to mushroom forests! Learn more about these villages in the Villages of Pöytyä (Kylien Pöytyä) brochure (in Finnish).

BMX biking, legos, baseball or something completely different?

There’s no shortage of activities in Kyrö during your free time. Beyond a floodlit fitness track, discover an outdoor gym, disc golf park, and a BMX track. Kyrö boasts its own skate park, and a unique feature is the municipality’s inground pool, offering summer delights and winter cold swims.

Kyrön Kumila is known for Finnish baseball. Pöytyä Sport Club’s women’s baseball team was promoted to Superpes in 2024, and in Kumila, people of all ages can play Finnish baseball in a top club. You can also enjoy the game as a spectator in the Kumila arena.

There’s numerous nature trails and lean-tos (laavut) to explore in Kyrö. The Kuhankuono trails, just half an hour’s drive away, are perfect for those seeking longer trails. Skiing enthusiasts can challenge themselves on the 14 km landscape trail from Kyrö to Heikinsuo and back.

Active associations and a variety of hobbies provided by the Auranlaakso Adult Education Centre (Auranlaakson kansalaisopisto) offer great ways for newcomers to get to know the locals. The Lego Museum Vanha-Palikka also brings joy to all its visitors!

Neighborhood features

Natural environment
by the riverside
parks nearby
by the fields

Built environment
city center
close to the city center
business cluster

Building types
detached houses
terraced houses
lots

Neighborhood characteristics
cultural-historical

Area has
nature conservation area

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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 44 % students 7 % retired 27 % under 14 years old 23 % others 8 %
% of residents

Housing types


home ownership 84 % renting 13 % other types of housing 2 %
% of housing

Average age of the residents

39,3 years
+−
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44 km to the Center of Turku
 48 km to the Center of Salo
 60 km to the Center of Huittinen
 25 km to the Center of Loimaa