The Niittykumpu metro station opened on Saturday 18 November 2017, when metro traffic on the Ruoholahti–Matinkylä section started up. The Matinkylä metro station construction contract was implemented by Lemminkäinen Infra Oy.
The station’s interior design presents a strong and unique identity reflective of a summer meadow. Inspired by the name Niittykumpu (Meadow Hill in English), both sides of the platform’s walls are covered by the work of artist Mari Rantanen, depicting the red and green shades of fireweed and grass found in meadows. The metro station was designed by Arkkitehtitoimisto HKP Oy.
Location
Niittykumpu metro station is located at the corner of Merituulentie and Haukilahdenkatu, at the address Niittykatu 2, and is part of Niitty’s shopping centre.
The station and entrances are wheelchair-accessible.
HSL’s web page
HSL is responsible for planning and acquiring public transport for its operating area. On HSL’s web page you can find more information about the new metro section, the locations of entrances and bus stops, park and ride spaces and the feeder network route.
Niittykumpu as an area in Espoo
The Niittykumpu area is currently undergoing a lot of residential construction. The population is expected to grow from the current 5,000 residents to 12,000 by 2030. Several new schools, day-care centres, sports fields and parks are under construction in anticipation of the area’s future residents. The business premises of a number of Finnish and international companies are located in Niittykumpu – some 6,000 people are currently employed in the area.
