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Kylämäki Village of Living History

About

Kylämäki Village of Living History in Turku is an immersive heritage area where everyday life from the 1950s is brought vividly to life. Set on four historic farms that still stand on their original sites, the village has roots reaching back to the 7th century, creating a rare continuity between ancient settlement and modern interpretation. At its heart is the Iso‑Kohmo house, furnished exactly as it was in the mid‑20th century, where a resident “woman farmer” shares stories, demonstrates household tasks, and evokes the rhythms of rural life. Visitors are encouraged to touch objects, sit on chairs, and explore freely, reflecting the village’s role as a hands‑on teaching collection. Seasonal workshops introduce traditional crafts and offer opportunities to try activities from baking to textile work, while the surrounding landscape provides a peaceful setting year‑round. Together, these elements make Kylämäki a living, breathing window into Finland’s rural past.

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Kylämäki Village of Living History
Location

Kylämäki Village of Living History is located at Jaanintie 45, 20540 Turku, Finland, in the Kurala district just 4 km northeast of the city centre. Accessible by bus lines 2, 2A, 2B, 2C with a stop right at Kylämäki, it sits amid beautiful countryside scenery near a river, with free parking available on site and year-round outdoor access. Nearby attractions include the nature-rich Virnamäki area with its Iron Age relics and trails upstream along Halistenkoski Rapids, Halistenkoski itself for scenic walks, Luostarinmäki open-air museum in central Turku, and green spots like Varissuo sports track or Uittamo bunkers—all reachable by short bus rides or drives, blending rural charm with urban history.

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