Töllinmäki

Töllinmäki is a protected residential building in Hämeenkyrö that preserves traditional Finnish construction methods and architectural details from its period. The structure displays typical features of rural building design with solid walls and practical room layouts suited to family living.

The building is associated with F.E. Sillanpää's family home, where the Finnish Nobel Prize-winning author spent his youth and began his writing career. This location shaped his early experiences and literary imagination.

The building reflects how local residents constructed homes suited to the Finnish countryside, with design choices that responded to the surrounding landscape and climate. Its appearance shows the practical building traditions that shaped this region.

The site is accessible to visitors, and visiting during warmer months makes for the most pleasant experience when the building and grounds are fully usable. Checking in advance for guided tour availability or special opening hours is recommended before making the trip.

The building is now protected as part of Finland's cultural heritage and cannot be modified without official permission from the preservation authorities. This means its original features have been deliberately kept intact, allowing visitors to see history directly in the structure itself.

Location: Hämeenkyrö

Elevation above the sea: 102 m

Part of: F.E. Sillanpään kodit

Address: Saviojantie 12, 39100 Hämeenkyrö

GPS coordinates: 61.59732,23.19386

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40