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Wooden houses and a warm society - that's what's Kumpula and Toukola is all about. These areas are green and that's the way it's citizens are also keeping it by farming. Here everyone knows their neighbour, during Autumn people are sharing their harvested products especially apples. 

 

Kumpula and Toukola has a nice and warm vibe, it's something you won't find from anywhere else in Helsinki - even Finland.

 

During Summer you can go and dip yourself in Kumpula's lido which is quite popular place. If you fancy having a beer, join the locals in Oljenkorsi. 

 

There are also some property belonging to Oranssi Ry. They're owning wooden houses which Oranssi Ry. conquered in 1994 after these beautiful houses were empty and under demolition. People of Oranssi Ry took over these wooden block of flats, renovated them and gave to young adults who were in need of apartments. Rent's were and still are low for Oranssi ry apartments. 

 

That's Kumpula lifestyle right there!

 

In the 60's these hoods were something else than warm and welcoming. If Kallio was working class suburb, Kumpula and Toukola were something rough where people cooked their own alcohol and even mystery murder happened. These were dodgy times!

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Nowadays Toukola has opened up more for street art and you can spot many of electricity boxes outside which have got a new painted look, instead of being just grey.

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Hot tip!

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Go swimming at Kumpula lido

Enjoy botanical garden

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