Easter in the Jyväskylä Region
The snowy winter is giving way to sunshine and birds chirping in the stunning Finnish Lakeland. Easter in the unique lake scenery on the Jyväskylä Region consists of wonderful moments at accommodations, the rhythm of live music and lots of fun activities.
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The funniest Easter activities in Jyväskylä Region
Jyväskylä Region is full of activities, also during Easter! On Palm Sunday, April 13th, it’s worth heading to Äänekoski and Hietama Guesthouse, where an Easter market is organized.
On Tuesday, April 15th, you can enjoy a floral display in Jyväskylä when the Alvar Aalto Museum and Flower Shop Ruusupuu collaborate to organize an Easter-themed workshop where participants can create their own flower bouquet.
On Wednesday, 16th April, the Craft Museum of Finland will also get into the Easter spirit with a workshop where participants can craft paper feathers.
On Maundy Thursday, April 17th, real entertainment is in store as the races at Killeri take place, with laughter from stand-up comedy and Italian menu delights at the Pegasus grandstand restaurant.
On Saturday, April 19th, let’s enjoy the joy of exercise together as the Mattilanniemi Parkrun, open to everyone, gathers people to run together. Legs will also be in motion at Jämsä’s Himos when Ravintola Rinteen AfterSki gets the slope crowd dancing.
During Easter, fun activities for the family or a group of friends are also offered by the virtual escape room center Dimension Point in the center of Jyväskylä. At Dimension Point, the mission is to find lost Easter chicks that have escaped from the virtual escape world into reality. A reward is promised for those who find the chicks!
Easter with children
Pulkkamäki and Easter are an unbeatable combination! The Finnish Sledding Championships will be held at Häkärinteet in Hankasalmi on Sunday, April 20th, where both children and adults can compete.
Suitable programs for the little ones are also available in Uurainen. During the Easter weekend at SF Caravan Hietasaari, there will be activities such as a chocolate egg hunt, children’s bingo, and children’s karaoke!
On Friday, April 18th, starting at 12 PM, there will be a free family event at Jyväskylä’s Killeri, featuring exciting pony races and a variety of side programs ranging from an Easter egg hunt to pony rides and hobby horse races.
The cultural offerings for Easter also include programs suitable for all ages. On Monday, April 21st, it’s worth heading to Kuokkala Unified School, where you can see Teatterikone’s delightful performance for all ages, “The Great Mouse – a wordless clownery show.”
The Aalto2 Museum Center also features the interactive and enchanting for all ages exhibition “Siksi oLi LoiskiS” by the Children’s Music Orchestra Loiskis, celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The Easter spirit is also being embraced in Joutsa, where the residents of Doll Landia’s dollhouse are decorating their home for Easter.
Experience live music in Jyväskylä Region this Easter
Music is best experienced live, and delightful live music will be offered throughout Easter across Jyväskylä Region! The Easter mood kicks off on Wednesday, April 16th, when the Jyväskylä Symphony’s Easter concert is held at Jyväskylä’s Taulumäki Church.
Rock ‘n’ roll fans will be treated on Thursday, April 17th and Friday, April 18th, at Lutakko in Jyväskylä. On Thursday, the stage will be taken by The Animals band on their farewell tour, and on Friday, the Lutakko stage will be dominated by Ursus Factory and Lala Salama.
On Good Friday, April 18th, orchestral music will be heard when Chamber Choir Valo, soloists, and the Passion Orchestra perform Bach’s St. John Passion at Taulumäki Church in Jyväskylä.
Live music is also available on Saturday, April 19th. Viivi, who was seen in the New Music Competition, will perform at Lutakko, and the long-time singer Knipi will perform at Jyväskylä’s Ilokivi.
To the rhythm of live music, you can also dance when Kari Hirvonen & Onnentähti, Komiat & Albert Salminen trio, and Sinitaivas take the stage at Hotel Keurusselkä in Keuruu from Thursday, April 16th to Saturday, April 19th.
Dance music will be offered on Saturday, 19th April at Laukaa’s Peurunka, where Pasi Kivimäki & N.Y.T. will take the stage.
Sit down to a ready-made Easter table
At Easter, you can forget about cooking shifts, as delicious Easter tables are abundant throughout Jyväskylä Region. On Maundy Thursday, April 17th, a special Kiirasmenu will be served at Kuokkala Manor in Jyväskylä. The dinner can accommodate 30 registrants. On the same day, 17.4., Morton’s container restaurant also opens its doors to customers at the Lutakko harbor in Jyväskylä. So, it’s worth heading there for burgers during Easter!
On Holy Saturday, April 19th, delicious lunches are available in Jyväskylä at Harmooni and at the top of Harju, Vesilinna.
On Easter Saturday, lunch is also available in Juurikkasaari, Säynätsalo, Jyväskylä. After lunch, you can also stay in Juurikkasaari for a sauna and a swim!
The most comfortable accommodations for Easter in Jyväskylä Region
Are you looking for a real getaway and searching for suitable accommodation for Easter? Located in Saarijärvi, Lamminkangas is a cozy place where a group of up to 10 people can stay overnight. Book accommodation by phone at 040 7030519, and you will receive a discount for a four-night stay.
You can also find cozy accommodation for your holiday in Toivakka. At Villa Paasirinne resorts, you can relax in a lakeside setting surrounded by nature.
How about a relaxing spa holiday at Easter? A 15% Easter discount is available for those booking a two-night stay at the Peurunka Spa Hotel in Laukaa.
During Easter, Hankasalmi’s Revontuli Resort also offers comfortable accommodations. Choose a preferred accommodation package and enjoy sauna hopping on Easter Saturday, April 19th, where all the resort’s saunas are heated from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Are you perhaps looking for suitable accommodation in the city? Check out the accommodation options at the Scandic hotels in Jyväskylä and wake up on Easter in the hotel’s soft sheets.
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