Welcome to the heart of Finnish Lakeland – Jyväskylä Region!

Easy to reach – right in the centre of Finland, en route to everywhere.

Finland at its purest – tranquility, unspoilt nature and sauna

Jyväskylä is surrounded by hills, forests and hundreds of lakes so you can find peace and quiet even near the city center. In Jyväskylä you also happen to be in the capital of sauna province number one, Central Finland.

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Capital city of Alvar Aalto's architecture

Jyväskylä is home to more buildings designed by Alvar Aalto than any other city in the world – 28 locations in total.

Major venue for events

More than 5 000 events of different sizes and designed around different themes are organized in the Jyväskylä Region, including traditional Neste Rally Finland.

Unesco world heritage sites

In the Jyväskylä Region you can experience not just one but two Unesco sites: Petäjävesi Old Church and the Oravivuori triangulation tower.

Finland’s City of Light

As the evenings draw in the City of Jyväskylä shines brightly and beautifully. At the darkest time of the year over 100 permanently illuminated locations enhance the city’s architecture and create an atmosphere that is unique, safe and attractive to the eye.

Capital of Sport and Physical activity in Finland

Jyväskylä is known as an active city of sport and physical recreation which challenges you to get moving – easily and in every kind of manner throughout the year.