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.

Southern Konnevesi National Park

, Konnevesi

Southern Konnevesi National Park offers challenging routes across diverse environments, rocky landscapes and endless lake vistas.

Salamajärvi National Park

, Kivijärvi

Salamajärvi National Park has circular trails that are comprehensively waymarked, with about 70 kilometres of hiking altogether.

Pyhä-Häkki National Park

, Saarijärvi

A traveller in Pyhä-Häkki National Park can hear the ancient pines whisper stories from more than four hundred years ago.

Leivonmäki National Park

, Joutsa

Leivonmäki National Park makes an excellent destination for hikers and rovers of all kinds.

Hannala

Syväsalmentie 197, 40950 Muurame

Café & Restaurant Vesilinna

Ihantolantie 5, 40720 Jyväskylä

The scenic Café & Restaurant Vesilinna overlooking the city is located on the pine-covered ridge in the centre of the city.

Teemahostel

Jussilantie 8, 41660 Toivakka

Teemahostel offers accommodation in a tranquil setting 30 km south of Jyväskylä. The rooms are accessed conveniently using a number code. A number of rooms have a coffee maker, microwave oven, electric water kettle and refrigerator.