Paljaspää
Vuorelantie 25, 40900 Jyväskylä
The Paljaspää rock hill on the island of Muuratsalo in Jyväskylä has magnificent views of Lake Päijänne.
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Tärttävuori forest trail and Tärttämäki bird tower
Tärttämäentie 199, 44100 Äänekoski
Tärttämäki lookout spot is one of the highest places in the region with a stunning view over Keitele, Tärttälahti in Kuhnamo and all the way to the city of Äänekoski. Tärttämäki rises 100 meters above the lake Kuhnamonjärvi right next to it so the landscape is really beautiful.
Mäyrävuori Hill
Jääskeläntie 3121, 40800 Jyväskylä
Mäyrävuori Hill is located near the Jääskelä nature trail some 20 minutes drive from Jyväskylä. The summit offers magnificent views of Lake Päijänne.
Church Park
Kirkkopuisto, 40100 Jyväskylä
Jyväskylän Kirkkopuistossa viihdytään kesäisin piknikillä. Talvella puistossa ihastellaan tunnelmallista Jouluvalomaata.
Laajavuori
Laajavuorentie 15, 40740 Jyväskylä
Laajavuori in Jyväskylä is an urban outdoor sports centre that offers a variety of sports activities as well as stunning views.
Kärkistensalmi Strait & Kärkinen Bridge
Vespuolentie, 41800 Jyväskylä
If you’re interested in adding something of magical beauty to your photo gallery, then it’s worth heading south to Korpilahti and taking in the Kärkinen bridge. Spanning fabulous Lake Päijänne and the Kärkistensalmi Strait, the Kärkinen bridge is Finland’s third longest. The bridge is almost 800 metres in length and rises to a height of close to 100 metres.
Kuokkala water tower
Survontie 37, 40520 Jyväskylä
The high-rising water tower of Kuokkala is a handsome sight when seen from the shores of Lutakko and one of the over 100 permanently lit sites in Jyväskylä. Many find it has UFO-like features especially at nightfall.
Kuokkala bridge
Siltakatu, 40520 Jyväskylä
Completed in 1989, the Kuokkala bridge is one of the best-known Jyväskylä landmarks and an impressive sight to behold in its evening lighting.
Matti Nykänen’s hill
Hyppyritie 131, 40630 Jyväskylä
A ski jumping stadium comprised of five hills is located in Laajavuori, Jyväskylä. One of the hills is named after Jyväskylä-born ski jumping legend Matti Nykänen as “Nykänen’s hill” or “Nykänen’s ramp”. Introduced in 1965, the hill was given its current name after Nykänen succeeded in the 1988 Calgary Olympics by winning three Olympic gold medals. Matti Nykänen’s hill now enjoys a magnificent permanent lighting.
Harju ridge & Vesilinna observation tower
Ihantolantie 5, 40100 Jyväskylä
The Harju ridge is a pine forest ridge formation in the middle of the city of Jyväskylä and the Vesilinna with its observation tower on the top of the ridge is a recognisable landmark that can be seen everywhere the city. Harju is also a year-round area for outdoor activities and recreation for the city dwellers, a soothing green oasis right next to the city centre. The Vesilinna Observation Tower houses the Natural History Museum and a café-restaurant. The observation tower is always open during the opening hours of the Vesilinna Cafe & Restaurant. It is recommended to check the opening times of the Vesilinna Cafe & Restaurant website before the visit. Experience the Vesilinna observation tower’s view virtually with 360 panorama.
