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Welcome to the heart of Finnish Lakeland!

Jyväskylä is a lively, versatile city of sport, movement and well-being in which over 5 000 events are staged annually. Jyväskylä is situated in the middle of Finland, right in the heart of Urban Finnish lakeland. The city that follows in the footsteps of the world-famous architect and designer Alvar Aalto can offer visitors some amazing encounters with nature in the middle of the city as well as a variety of thought-provoking culture. Jyväskylä challenges people to get moving and enjoy some refreshing physical recreation that leaves a mark – on each and every one of us in a unique way!

 

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Visit Jyväskylä Tourist Information
Jyväskylä Info, Kauppakeskus Forum, 2nd floor
Asemakatu 7, 40100 Jyväskylä
tel. +358 14 266 0113 | travel@jyvaskyla.fi
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Jyväskylä keeps you on the move - see our sporting challenges, themed routes and more!
Top attractions & famous landmarks in the Jyväskylä Region
Welcome to the atmosphere of the World's Best WRC Rally - Neste Rally Finland!

In the Jyväskylä Region there are two unique world heritage sites: Petäjävesi Old Church and Oravivuori triangulation tower. Read more!

Jyväskylä is home to more buildings designed by ALVAR AALTO than any other city in the world.

Adventures for Kids in the Jyväskylä Region - Your family holiday starts here!

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Events in Jyväskylä

klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Chamber Music Concert: Miracle of Music
29.01.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Darkness is over
5.02.2020
klo 19.00 - Miljoonasade & Jyväskylä Sinfonia
14.02.2020
klo 19.00 - Sweet Charity -musical
17.02.2020
klo 19.00 - Sweet Charity -musical
18.02.2020
klo 19.00 - Sweet Charity -musical
19.02.2020
klo 22.00 - Link Up - Black and White Party
21.02.2020
klo 19.00 - Ilmari Hannikainen Piano Chamber Music Competition 2020
4.03.2020
klo 00.00 - Jyväskylä Ski Marathon
7.03.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Brantelid & Elgar
11.03.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Without a Conductor
18.03.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Chamber Music Concert: Night Music by Winds
25.03.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Beethoven's Diamonds
1.04.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Triduum Paschale
8.04.2020
klo 13.00 - Gymnastic exercises for families
3.02.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Bassoon Wizard
22.04.2020
klo 13.00 - Gymnastic exercises for families
17.02.2020
klo 12.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Day Concert: B10 – Vitamin for Spring
6.05.2020
klo 19.00 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: B10 – Vitamin for Spring
6.05.2020
klo 17.30 - Jyväskylä Sinfonia: Satu Sopanen & Tuttiorkesteri 30 Years
8.05.2020
klo 13.00 - Gymnastic exercises for families
2.03.2020
klo 13.00 - Gymnastic exercises for families
16.03.2020
klo 13.00 - Gymnastic exercises for families
30.03.2020
klo 00.00 - Jyväskylä Festival
1.07.2020
klo 00.00 - Suomipop festival
9.07.2020
klo 00.00 - Finlandia Marathon
18.09.2020
klo 00.00 - City of Light
24.09.2020
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Visit Jyväskylä YouTube

Purest nature and waterways right next to the city centre, most Alvar Aalto’s architectural locations in the whole world, two Unesco world heritage sites, vast selection of sporting and recreational activities, over 5 000 events each year, amazing views, friendly people and moments that take your breath away – Discover Urban Lakeland, Finland Get familiar with the area: https://visitjyvaskyla.fi Production: Eemeli Nättinen / Aistikko Visuals Sound design: Simo Orpana / Studio Bad MamaSince 1976 Vesilinna tower that serves as a water and observation tower has been an essential part of the soundscape in Jyväskylä. People living near the area know that this song, ’Laulu synnyinseudulle’ (’A Song for the Native Place’, composed by Aulis Raitala, played with trumpet by Torsten Lindfors), is played from the Vesilinna observation tower in the summer at 8 pm. It really is a sign of summer. Video: Sini TirronenProduction: OravamediaVideo: Valon kaupunki / City of Light (YouTube channel: CityofLightJyvaskyla) Video production: Cutline Oy / Anssi KorhonenExperience Jyväskylä by visiting the favourite locations of Nolan Yonkman, a Canadian ice hockey player who plays for JYP. As all the locations are close to the city centre, you can also visit them by bicycle or on foot. http://visitjyvaskyla.fi/en/see-experience/themed-routes/experience-jyvaskyla-like-yonkman Video: Valokuvaamo Jiri Halttunen Music: The IndigoYour truly, Visit Jyväskylä https://visitjyvaskyla.fi Production: Aistikko Visuals / Eemeli NättinenEach spring the Talkoovuori nature trail in Uurainen offers the chance to admire free-flowing water and enjoy its calming influence. After the winter nature awakens and spring arrives at a rapid pace. More information about the nature trails in the Jyväskylä Region, Lakeland Finland: http://bit.ly/2Jponqf Talkoovuoren luontopolulla Uuraisilla, Jyväskylän seudulla, pääsee keväisin ihastelemaan virtaavaa vettä ja rauhoittumaan veden äärelle. Talven jälkeen luonto herää henkiin ja kevät alkaa vauhdilla. Tuotanto: Aistikko Visuals / Eemeli NättinenProduction: Aistikko Visuals More information about aquatic activities in the Jyväskylä Region: http://bit.ly/31LAH9WThe best known natural attraction in Leivonmäki National Park is undoubtedly Joutsniemi, a narrow spit of land 1.5 kilometres in length shaped by the Ice Age. It can be admired from the easily walked track which departs from the Selänpohja parking area and terminates at the peninsular's tip. The path is at its most beautiful in summer and autumn and features along its length a lean-to shelter and a beach for swimming among other things. Read more about Leivonmäki National Park in the Jyväskylä Region, Lakeland Finland: http://bit.ly/2NH8L47 Production: Eemeli Nättinen / Aistikko Visuals ------------------------------- Leivonmäen kansallispuiston ehdottomasti tunnetuin luonnonnähtävyys on 1,5 kilometriä pitkä jääkauden muovaama Joutsniemi. Sitä pääsee ihastelemaan Selänpohjan pysäköintialueelta lähtevältä helppokulkuiselta reitiltä käsin, joka kulkee aivan niemenkärkeen asti. Reitti on kauneimmillaan kesä- ja syysaikaan ja sen varrelta löytyvät mm. puolikota, sekä uimaranta. Lue lisää Leivonmäen kansallispuistosta: http://bit.ly/2YFtG8R Tuotanto: Eemeli Nättinen / Aistikko VisualsPurest nature and waterways right next to the city centre, most Alvar Aalto’s architectural locations in the whole world, two Unesco world heritage sites, vast selection of sporting and recreational activities, over 5 000 events each year including Neste Rally Finland, amazing views, friendly people and moments that take your breath away – Discover Urban Lakeland, Finland Get familiar with the area: https://visitjyvasky.la/discover Production: Eemeli Nättinen / Aistikko Visuals Sound design: Simo Orpana / Studio Bad MamaFinnish nature is now at its greenest and offers a range of different opportunities. Soon it will be time to go berry and mushroom hunting - nature’s finest delicacies are just waiting to be picked! Take a look at our recommended options for hiking and exploring nature and make sure you have a mushroom handbook with you: https://visitjyvasky.la/explore-nature The video was filmed from the top of Hyyppäänvuori. Production: Aistikko Visuals (Eemeli Nättinen) ------------ Suomen luonto on nyt vihreimmillään ja tarjoaa paljon erilaisia mahdollisuuksia. Marjastus- ja sienestysaika alkaa olemaan käsillä ja luonnon herkut odottavat poimijaansa. Tutustu siis Jyväskylän seudun luonto-ja retkeilymahdollisuuksiin ja varaa mukaasi vaikkapa sienestyskirja: https://visitjyvasky.la/retkeily-mahdollisuudet Video kuvattu Hyyppäänvuorelta. Tuotanto: Aistikko Visuals (Eemeli Nättinen)Situated on the shore of Lake Päijänne, Mämminiemi makes a fine destination for an excursion and can be reached by boat, car and bicycle. Mämminiemi features various spots for building an open fire, a Lapp hut and a sauna and offers magnificent views over Lake Päijänne. Perfect for a full-day excursion, Mämminiemi is a place where summer can be enjoyed to the full! Read more: https://visitjyvasky.la/2XRlxSw video: Aistikko Visuals / Eemeli Nättinen ------------------Have you seen Jyväskylä’s distinctive skyline yet; the iconic ski jump towers, the stunning views from Laajavuori Hill and Vesilinna observation tower at Harju? The tower offers stunning 360-degree views of the city. The lakeside Lutakko district is also well worth a visit. For more information on the most popular landmarks and visitor attractions, please visit: https://visitjyvasky.la/2kKp1DH Production: Eemeli Nättinen, Aistikko VisualsJyväskylä Region's finest roads can be found in Korpilahti, Oittila and Leivonmäki. Passing through peaceful fields, forests and gorgeous vegetation, these roads also skirt the shores of Lake Päijänne, affording glimpses of many different birds and wild animals. Information about getting to Jyväskylä: https://visitjyvasky.la/2o3JWDw Video: Aistikko Visuals, Eemeli NättinenIn Jyväskylä, Muuratsalo's Paljaspää hill is perhaps the easiest and quickest way to admire the height differences encountered in Finnish lakeland. The marked path to the summit of Paljaspää can be covered easily, is less than a kilometre in length and the view from the top is sensational. Well worth a visit on a bright autumn morning, for example! Video: Aistikko Visuals, Eemeli Nättinen Read more about Paljaspää and other places with scenic views at: https://visitjyvasky.la/32Zkyh5When the nights get darker in November, you might want to make the most of the bright hours and go to relax in the nature. Vaarunvuoret hills offer the opportunity to admire an ancient fir forest, Lake Päijänne, a grove of deciduous trees and sheer rock faces which offer a favourable environment for plants usually found in Lapland. There is also a place to make a camp fire by the path. Pimeän ajan lisääntyessä marraskuussa kannattaa käyttää valoisat tunnit hyväksi ja lähteä rauhoittumaan luontoon. Vaarunvuorilla voi nauttia jylhistä maisemista, moninaisesta luonnosta ja näkymästä päijänteelle. Reitin varrelta löytyy myös nuotiopaikka. Read more about Vaarunvuoret Hills and Jyväskylä Region's outdoor pursuits/ Lue lisää Vaarunvuorista ja Jyväskylän seudun retkeilypaikoista: https://visitjyvasky.la/2O1JpMD Video: Eemeli Nättinen/Aistikko VisualsIn the Jyväskylä Region the peace and quiet of nature can be enjoyed just a stone’s throw from the city centre. For example, Tourujoki nature trail that runs through Tourujoki nature reserve is located right next to the city centre but is still separate from the pulse of the city. Please note, however, that there is no winter maintenance in the trail. Be careful on the stairs and slippery slopes in winter season. More information about outdoor pursuits: https://visitjyvasky.la/2re9Q9f ------------ Luonnonrauhan ja hiljaisuuden pääsee kokemaan Jyväskylän seudulla helposti. Esimerkiksi Tourujoen luontopolku Tourujokilaakson luonnonsuojelualueella sijaitsee aivan keskustan ytimessä, mutta se on silti erillään kaupungin sykkeestä. Huomioithan kuitenkin talviaikaan, että Tourujoen luontopolulla ei ole talvikunnossapitoa. Olethan varovainen luontopolun portaissa ja pitkoksilla liukkailla keleillä. Lisätietoa retkeilystä Jyväskylän seudulla: https://visitjyvasky.la/2EBscUEThis year our Church Park got a brand-new look: the illuminated park brings joy and light to everyone passing it by especially when it is dark. Experience it together with a Christmas song played at 6 p.m. from Harju’s Vesilinna tower and you will surely get into the holiday spirit. Happy Holidays everyone! video: Aistikko Visuals https://visitjyvasky.la/xmasvillage ----------------------------------- Kirkkopuistoon asennetut uudet jouluvalot tuovat iloa ja valoa ohikulkijoille. Näin pimeänä aikana piipahdus puiston Jouluvalomaassa ja vaikkapa kuvan ottaminen saa lämpimälle mielelle! Yhdessä Harjulta kajahtavan joululaulun kanssa pääsekin ihanasti joulutunnelmaan. Hyvää Joulua kaikille! https://visitjyvasky.la/joulukylajkl

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