Niskalammi area

The area is located north of Tainionkoski between Vuoksi and Saimaa. The quiet residential area has plenty of gravel-surfaced walking and cycling paths, which are well suited for outdoor activities. The beaches of Vuoksi and Saimaa, the lush groves of the beaches and the protected coniferous forest between Liippilahti, Vuoksi and the residential area bring nature close to people. Finland's largest tar alder grows in the area.

It is less than three kilometers from the area to shops and the city center of Mansikkala. It is two kilometers to the daycare center and four kilometers to the Mansikkala school center. The Taitein talo, which offers workspaces for artists, is a kilometer away at the old Tainionkoski school. Buses pass through the area both on weekdays and on weekends. The part of town has a popular horse stable and a few small businesses.

Niskalampi is known for the wooden houses built for Enso Gutzeit's employees in the 1900s-1940s, which are now privately owned. The area also has newer architecture, houses from the 1986 housing fair. In addition to those listed above, the area's attractions include Stora Enso's Tainionkoski factory's huge raw water intake pipe at the mouth of Vuoksi, .

Outdoor recreation and hobby opportunities are good. In addition to a marina suitable for both small boats and ships and a beach maintained by the residents' association, there are playgrounds and ball fields in the area. The playground is managed by the city, the ball field covered with artificial grass by the residents' association. There is a popular sledding hill on the edge of the artificial turf, which is illuminated by the lights of the field. The city's trail network is about half a kilometer away on foot. There is a riding stable equipped with manes in the area. Dog agility also has its own mane. Mountain biking and sledding routes pass through the area. Other activity opportunities are offered by the Niskalammi residents' association and a private gym. The congregation organizes clubs for children and families at the Niskalamme small industrial building.

Facebook page of the Niskalammi residents' association