Resident wishes to move from noisy Klaukkala to Kuhmoinen
Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Marko Helminen, who currently lives in Klaukkala, Nurmijärvi, wishes to move to Kuhmoinen.
- He finds his current home too noisy due to constant car traffic and lack of community.
- Helminen spends most of his time at his second home in Kuhmoinen, where he engages in various activities including remote work.
Marko Helminen, currently residing in Klaukkala, Nurmijärvi, harbors a strong desire to relocate permanently to Kuhmoinen. The tranquility of his second home in Päijälä, Kuhmoinen, stands in stark contrast to the persistent noise of passing cars and the perceived lack of community in his official residence.
Helminen finds the constant hum of traffic in Klaukkala disruptive, a stark difference from the peaceful environment of his Kuhmoinen cottage. He expresses a wish to live permanently in Kuhmoinen, where he can enjoy a quieter existence and potentially greater community engagement.
He already spends a significant portion of his year at his Kuhmoinen cottage. There, he actively participates in local life, from maintaining the area by mowing roadsides to assisting with technical tasks like installing septic tank alarms for the village hall. Much of his professional work is also conducted remotely from this rural retreat.
Helminen's situation reflects a broader trend where municipalities experiencing population decline are seeking to attract new permanent residents, particularly from among those who own second homes. His yearning for a quieter, more community-oriented life in Kuhmoinen highlights the appeal of rural living for those seeking an escape from urban noise and a different pace of life.
Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.