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Built on a walnut slope, the green Pähkinärinne area is located between Lammaslampi and Vihdintie, in the south-westernmost part of Vantaa, right on the border with Espoo.

The residential area of Pähkinärinne is part of the Hämeenkylä district and its urban design and cultural history are greatly valued. Hämeenkylä is said to be like a rural idyll in the middle of the city, and Pähkinärinne is described as a perfect combination of urban and natural environment.

A rental apartment in Pähkinärinne brings outdoor activities close to home

There is plenty to do for the outdoorsman and nature lover in Pähkinärinne. The absolute highlight of Pähkinärinne is the beautiful Lammaslampi, with its outdoor trails inviting you to go for a jog. There are a few piers on the shore of the pond where you can sit down to bask in the sun, fish or swim. There is a private beach for dogs on the north side of the pond. There are also golf courses and fitness tracks in the area around the pond.

The actual Pähkinärinne hill which is behind the name of the area, is physically located on the north side of the pond. Also adjacent is Pähkinäpuisto park, a protected walnut grove. Other green areas nearby include Yhteismaa and Soltorp, Helsinginmäki and Juusteninpuisto, as well as Pitkäjärvi with its bird tower. In the winter, there are ski trails from Pähkinärinne to Tuomela and Linnainen, as well as to Leppävaara in Espoo.

Services are close by in Pähkinärinne

The services around Pähkinärinne are good. There are two shopping centres close to the Lumo rental apartments, where you can find a selection of basic services. For those looking for a wider range of services, the Myyrmanni shopping centre is just a few kilometres away. The area's services also include a convenience store, a kindergarten, a primary school, a dental clinic and a library. There is also an allotment garden in Pähkinärinne for the use of the residents of the residential area.

Lumo has a wide selection of rental apartments in Vantaa. If Pähkinärinne interests you as an area, you should also see nearby rental apartments in Hämeenkylä, Askisto and Varisto.