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Kaerla, Turku — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Kaerla is a low-density Turku district in the Tampereentie ward, and it takes in the sports grounds of Impivaara.
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Where to stay in Kaerla
The right area depends on your trip — here's what each neighbourhood is best for.
Kaerla lies north of the Turku city centre, a mostly low-density stretch of housing where hotel rooms are scarce and the practical alternative is a bed in the centre with a short ride out. Impivaara is the reason to come. Families heading for Jukupark Turku or a session at Impivaaran liikuntakeskus lose the least time on this side of the city, with the densely built suburb of Runosmäki next door for shops and services.
Few places to stay in Kaerla — most visitors book in Turku nearby.
About Kaerla
What are the main landmarks in Kaerla?
Pallivahan kirkko is the district's church. Impivaaran liikuntakeskus carries the sporting side, and the Impivaara grounds around it hold an ice hockey arena, an indoor football venue, the city's main swimming centre, and a tennis centre. Jukupark Turku sits in the same corner.
Little of Kaerla's remaining ground is built up hard.
What is the history of Kaerla?
Kaerla's record is written in low buildings. The district sits north of the Turku centre as a spread of low-density housing rather than a dense quarter, and the densely built suburb of Runosmäki next door shows the other route the city took on this ground. Sport shaped the rest.
Impivaara holds the arenas, the swimming centre, and the tennis courts, while Pallivahan kirkko keeps the everyday side of the Tampereentie ward.
Where is Kaerla?
Kaerla spreads north of the Turku city centre in the Tampereentie ward, part of Finland's Varsinais-Suomi region, and takes in the Impivaara grounds.
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What is the best area to stay in Kaerla?
Impivaara sports grounds: families and sports visitors aiming at Jukupark Turku and Impivaaran liikuntakeskus.
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Updated September 2026