Vallila is know as old factory area so this is where you'll find warehouses which have been taken over mostly by artists. Actually Vallila is separated in three different sections: Puu-Vallila, Sturenkatu and Päijänteentie. Puu-Vallila is this romantic wooden house area which represents old Helsinki as it's best. Best part is that you kind of get sucked in Puu-Vallila and want to stay there forever because outer world feels so rough after these pastel coloured cute wooden block of flats. Sturenkatu/Mäkelänkatu is filled with functionalist block of flats as well as these two roads are very busy with cars, trams and busses passing by. From Päijänteentie you'll find club Ääniwalli and many artists work spaces as well as showrooms and companies offices. At the corner of Sturenkatu and Teollisuuskatu you can smell freshly roasted coffee as well as spices - those come from Meira herb and coffee brewery. 

 

Vallila is very interesting place to just wander around. There are many flea markets and photogenic surrounding to reflect with. Also urban livingroom space Bruno offers a lot from flea market to gigs to food trucks to just sofa's to get sucked in. 

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Hot tip!

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Party at Ääniwalli (especially during Sundays on summer!) 

Get a cup of coffee from Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Helsinki coffee roastery)

Enjoy life at Puu-Vallila's rock area

Have a romantic walk at Vallilan siirtolapuutarha - Vallila community garden area

And where to eat? Learn it here