Riihikoski

Thriving community and quality services in daily life 

Residents of Riihikoski relish excellent services, great hiking destinations, and the charm of lively villages. Just a half-hour drive from Turku, the center of Riihikoski hosts essential facilities like the Riihikoski comprehensive school and a health center. A high school, located approximately 10 km away in the center of Kyrö, adds to the educational offerings.

Residential areas near the center boast a high density of detached houses, and spacious plots in the Mäkiäistenkangas residential area cater to those dreaming of building their homes. The Riihikoski area is dotted with identity-rich villages like Auvainen, Haveri, and Mustanoja, where residents enjoy the perfect balance of rural tranquility and lively village activities (for more details, refer to the Villages of Pöytyä [Kylien Pöytyä] brochure).

Sports, art and experiences in the national landscapes of the Aura River

Riihikoski is a true paradise for active people. The Haukkavuori Mountain Sports Centre (Haukkavuoren maastoliikuntakeskus), just a few kilometers from the center of Riihikoski, has a five-kilometer-long floodlit fitness track, the fitness stairs known as "Murder Hill" (Murhamäki) and a frisbeegolf course. In addition to Haukkavuori, outdoor enthusiasts can head to the Landscape Trail of Riihikoski (Riihikosken maisemapolku), which follows the Aura River.

Beyond outdoor pursuits, Riihikoski provides residents with a variety of leisure activities. For example, locals can enjoy numerous floorball tournaments as well as various ball games in the halls of the Kisariihi Sports Centre. There’s also a gym for weight lifters.

Culture enthusiasts will find delight in Riihikoski's old rectory, now a museum (Pöytyän museopappila), which features themed exhibitions, sculpture collections, and hosts numerous events, breathing life into the entire area every summer. Not to mention the Aura River tourist route (Aurajoentie) with its fascinating sightseeings and cultural experiences!