Toukola

Toukola ( 23.1) Arabianranta ( 23.2)

Toukola ( swedish Majstad ) is a district ( kaupunginosa ) of the Finnish capital Helsinki.

The district consists of the two sub-regions Toukola and Arabianranta, which are separated by the Hämeentie. The two areas are part of the statistical borough ( peruspiiri ) Vanhakaupunki. The district is bordered to the north by Toukola Vanhakaupunki, to the south by Hermanni and at one point in Vallila. To the west, the Kustaa Vaasan tie forms the border to Kumpula.

In the original Toukola prevail today against old wooden villas. The later part Arabianranta area was developed in the 19th century, when Rörstrand built the Keramikmanufaktur Arabia here. After the relocation of the factory, the area was exposed to a steady decline before construction started around 2000 with the construction of new modern houses in close proximity to the sea.

Traffic

After Arabianranta the tram lines 6 and 8 through the city center to Hietalahti or Jätkäsaari. In addition, various bus routes.

To the north of the district begins at the end of Kustaa Vaasan tie the Valtatie 4 direction Vantaa.

Gallery

New building in Arabianranta, 2008

The old ceramic factory Arabia, 2012

Houses in Toukola, 2005