Matinkylä
Matinkylä is a SUB AREA in Helsinki, Uusimaa.
Matinkylä, a vibrant district in Espoo, Uusimaa, offers a perfect blend of urban convenience and coastal tranquility. Stroll along the scenic Meripuistotie park, where lush greenery meets the Baltic Sea, or explore the modern Iso Omena shopping center for local boutiques and cafes. The area is family-friendly, with playgrounds and the popular Matinkylä beach ideal for summer swims. Culture enthusiasts can visit the nearby Espoo Museum of Modern Art (EMMA) or the historic WeeGee exhibition center. With excellent public transport links to Helsinki, Matinkylä serves as a serene base for exploring the capital region. Enjoy fresh Nordic cuisine at local restaurants, and don't miss the vibrant market square for seasonal produce. Whether you're kayaking in the archipelago or cycling through leafy suburbs, Matinkylä promises a relaxed Finnish experience with all modern amenities.
Best time to visit Matinkylä
Late May to early September offers the best weather, with warm temperatures (20-25°C) and long daylight hours. Summer is ideal for outdoor activities, beach visits, and festivals. June and July are peak season with vibrant events. Winter (December-February) is cold and dark but perfect for experiencing Finnish sauna culture and possibly northern lights if you venture north.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 3-8°C, rainy
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Off-peak; indoor attractions
Know before you go
Getting there
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
International
25 km away
Helsinki-Malmi Airport
Domestic
15 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes, libraries, and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at R-kioski or supermarket from $5
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very safe; scams are rare. Exercise normal caution.
Night safety
8/10Very safe; scams are rare. Exercise normal caution.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
2/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 20:19
More facts
Population
22,688
Type
Suburb
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Alppila
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Espoonlahden keskus
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Etelä-Haaga
Etu-Töölö
Grinddal
Haaga
Henttaa
Hermanni
Herttoniemenranta
Herttoniemen yritysalue
Herttoniemi
Hevossalmi
Itäkeskus
Itä-Pakila
Jätkäsaari
Jollas
Kaarela
Kaartinkaupunki
Kalasatama
Kallio
Kamppi
Käpylä
Karakallio
Katajanokka
Kivikko
Kluuvi
Koivuhaka
Konala
Konepaja
Kontula
Koskela
Kotkavuori
Koukkuniemi
Kruununhaka
Kruunuvuorenranta
Kulosaari
Kumpula
Kuninkaantammi
Kuusisaari
Laajasalo
Laakso
Länsi-Herttoniemi
Länsi-Pasila
Länsisatama
Lassila
Latokartano
Lauttasaari
Lehtisaari
Leppävaara
Lidmalmen
Linjat
Malmin lentokenttä
Mankkaa
Marjaniemi
Maunula
Maununneva
Meilahti
Mellunkylä
Mellunmäki
Metsälä
Munkkiniemi
Munkkisaari
Munkkivuori
Myllypuro
Niemenmäki
Niittykumpu
Olari
Östersundom
Otaniemi
Oulunkylä
Painiitty
Pajamäki
Pakila
Pakkala
Paloheinä
Pasila
Pikku-Huopalahti
Pitäjänmäen yritysalue
Pitäjänmäki
Pohjois-Haaga
Puistola
Pukinmäki
Punavuori
Puotila
Puotinharju
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Reimarla
Roihuvuori
Ruoholahti
Ruskeasuo
Sepänkylä
Sörnäinen
Suomenlinna
Suurmetsä
Suutarila
Taka-Töölö
Tali
Talinranta
Tammisalo
Tapanila
Tapaninkylä
Tapaninvainio
Tapiola
Torpparinmäki
Toukola
Tullisaari
Tuomarinkylä
Ullanlinna
Vallila
Vallinoja
Vanhakaupunki
Vanha-Mankkaa
Vanha munkkiniemi
Vanha-Nuuksio-Nupuri
Vanha Ruskeasuo
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Vartiokylä
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Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Alue 21, MK, Masa, Mattari, Mattby

