Vähäheikkilä - Puistomäki

Turku

Vähäheikkilä is extremely beautiful, especially if you’re into colorful wooden houses and lush gardens. The area is easy to reach by walking or cycling from downtown and it’s close to nature, river Aura, and the sea.

The idyllic and loosely built wooden house areas of Vähäheikkilä (northern part of the neighborhood) and Puistomäki (southern part) are located close to the city center with good public transport connections. The buildings in the area are mainly wooden houses and detached houses built in the early 1900s. In the western part of Puistomäki there are also veterans' houses that were built for soldiers and their families after the Second World War. Nestled in the area are also a few apartment buildings and small industries.

The area is surrounded by nature and parks, perfect for active lifestyles. If you are in need for more sport options, Vähäheikkilä's sports ground is to your service. There is also a special vocational school Spesia located in the area.

There is an influential and active neighborhood association, Martinrantaseura, operating in Vähäheikkilä. From Martinrantaseura’s magazines you can read the history of the area and get to know its social activities. The neighborhood association for Puistomäki is Meripuistoseura ry, which aims to promote communality, recreational opportunities and historical knowledge in the area as well as represent residents views in city planning.

Does colorful wooden houses make you happy?