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Haapasaari Nature Trail

Haapasaari is a narrow island approx. 1 km long, connected to Haapaniemi peninsula in Vaajakoski. The highest point on the…

Nukula

Nukula is a family-run guest house offering wellness, accommodation, catering and conference services. We are located in Haukanmaa, Toivakka, among…

Harbour Café

The Harbour Café The Jyväskylä Harbour in Lutakko is a lively and cosy place to visit, very close the city…

Päijänne Cruises Hilden 

Bring the grown-ups and children on a ship cruise! Spend the best day of summer on an adventure on the…

Craft Museum of Finland and National Costume Centre

Located right in the centre of Jyväskylä, the Craft Museum of Finland is within easy reach. Its size is perfect…

Revontuli Resort

Revontuli Resort is a round-the-year holiday hub in Hankasalmi, Central Finland. At Revontuli, you can relax at lakeside or get…

Säynätsalo Town Hall (1949–52)

Constructed between 1949 and 1952, Säynätsalo Town Hall is among Alvar Aalto’s most significant works. It holds a special status…

Scandic Jyväskylä City

Enjoying a central location in Jyväskylä, the hotel offers a cosy and comfortable stay that means you can leave the…

Viking Restaurant Harald

The Viking-themed setting of the Harald restaurant makes you sail right into a feast from the age of the Vikings…

Direct Sale – Heinähattu and the flea market

In Petäjävesi, on highway 23 at the yard of Kyläseppä Gas Station you will find idyllic Heinähattu. Here you can…

Kapeenniemi

Kapeenniemi is a recreational nature and landscape preservation area with rapid fishing grounds in Äänekoski. Most of the area has…

HimosHoliday

HimosHoliday resort provides interesting activities and varied pastime options all around the year. Himos safari guides are experts in arranging…

Central police station (1970) (Tietotalo)

Administrative and cultural centre, from 1964 Alvar Aalto also prepared designs for the city centre of Jyväskylä. Of these designs,…

Kangasvuori Nature Trail

Kangasvuori Nature Trail is located in the eastern edge of the city, near the residential areas of Kangasvuori and Huhtasuo….

Muuratsalo experimental house (1952–54)

Alvar Aalto’s summer residence – also known as Muuratsalo Experimental House – is located on an island five kilometres from…

Pyhä-Häkki National Park

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

Saraakallio rock paintings

In Laukaa, on the eastern shore of the Saraavesi Lake, you can look backward thousands of years. The 40-meter-high rock…

Luhanka summer church

The old church of Luhanka, the summer church, has served the people of Luhanka since 1893: In both war and…

Hitonhauta

Hitonhauta is a rugged gorge in Laukaa, formed by the Ice Age. The gorge is about 800 meters long and…

Esan Petäjä Nature Trail

Esan Petäjä Nature Trail leads to an ancient pine tree, protected as a natural monument under the Nature Conservation Act….

Petäjävesi Old Church

Petäjävesi Old Church – masterpiece of construction in wood. Petäjävesi Old Church gained inclusion in Unesco’s world heritage list as…

Luhanka Harbour

Päijänne offers a water route to Luhanka and you can arrive in the heart of the village by boat. A…

Sippulanniemi Nature Trail

Sippulannniemi Nature Trail in Kuokkala meanders 4 km through a varied forest landscape between the Ristikivi residential area and golf…

Jalo kitchen & lounge

Gastropub Jalo serves quality pub grub and an extensive range of drinks complemented by a constantly changing variety of special beers….

Jukola cottages

The Jukola cottages are located 3 kilometres from central Petäjävesi towards Jämsä, on Lake Kirrinjärvi.  These cottages are classically styled Finnish summer dwellings with basic creature…

Saunakylä

The Sauna Village, located in Jämsä on the shores of Lake Päijänne, is a journey into the centuries-old history and…

Laajavuori

Laajavuori is an urban outdoor sports centre that offers a variety of sports activities as well as stunning views. On…

First Snow Trail

There is no longer any need to wait for the arrival of the first snow, because the first snow trail…

Casa Laurén (1925–28)

This Italian-influenced Classical building has seen many changes under different owners. In 2019, Casa Laurén was refurbished for residential use,…

Tourujoki Nature Trail

The trail runs through Tourujoki nature reserve. The river valley has very exceptional vegetation compared to any other places in…

The exercise park and Lido

The Lido exercise park is a splendid sports park in the city centre. It offers great opportunities for sports and…

Viitatorni (1957–62)

Viitatorni is a high-rise designed by Alvar Aalto that dominates and unites the garden suburb of Viitaniemi. The building is…

Art Centre Haihatus

The Art Centre Haihatus is a multidisciplinary hub of arts in Joutsa, Central Finland. Haihatus is a site for numerous…

Talkoovuoret-Miehinkäinen Nature Trail

The nature trail includes two route alternatives: The Talkoovuoret and Miehinkäinen trails. Both are 1.5 km long and can easily…

HimosLomat

The Himos Holiday Resort is a premium-quality holiday destination for private persons, families, and groups alike – easily, all around…

Villa Karpio (1923)

Alterations, 1923 The alteration work ordered by the Karpio family was one of the first projects of the Alvar Aalto…

Konttivuori Nature Trail

Konttivuori Nature Trail is located approx. 1 km from the village of Höytiä. The trail follows the edge of the…

Museum of Central Finland

The Museum of Central Finland, also known as KeMu, invites you on a journey of discovery of what it means…

Jyväskylä Tourist Guides

Whether you are travelling alone or with a friend or a group, a guide makes the history and present of…

Peltolan Mäkitupalais Museum

The Peltolan Mäkitupalais Museum, located in Tammijärvi, Luhanka, is a nationally important cultural and historical heritage site. The buildings, interiors…

Äänemäki lookout tower

The stunning lake scenery of Keitele can be admired from the lookout tower in Äänemäki located a short walking distance…

Southern Konnevesi National Park

The Southern Konnevesi National Park, the newcomer among Jyväskylä Region’s parks, was founded in 2014. However, its rough, rocky landscapes…

Laulavan Mörön polku Nature Trail

Laulavan mörön polku (Mörköpolku for short or “the Path of the Singing Bogeyman” in English) is a 19-kilometre (12-mile) nature…

Aira building (1924–26)

Intended for railway employees, this three-storey brick building is the first block of flats designed by Alvar Aalto. It has…

Kuokkala water tower

The high-rising water tower of Kuokkala is a handsome sight when seen from the shores of Lutakko and one of…

Scandic Jyväskylä Station

Centrally located close to the city’s railway station, this laid back hotel offers spacious rooms and a fantastic swimming pool…

Megazone & Prison Island 

Megazone and Prison Island offer active entertainment, come rain or shine An exciting laser battle on Megazone’s futuristic playing field…

Taulun Kartano

Picturesque Taulun Kartano is an old country manor situated 30 minutes from Jyväskylä in the direction of Mikkeli. Our well-appointed…

Rummakko Hiking Route

Rummakko Hiking Route is approx. 4 km long and runs in the vicinity of Ruuhinmäki village. The route meanders on…

Nyrölä Hiking Trail

Nyrölä Hiking Trail runs through a varied forest landscape and on the marshy shores of Lake Iso-Musta. The trail also…

Haikusauna (Kivitasku)

Are you looking for a phenomenal sauna experience close to Jyväskylä, in the peace of nature? Why not go and…

Jyväskylä Art Museum

Jyväskylä Art Museum near Kirkkopuisto church park is the perfect place to enjoy art and be inspired. The museum’s exhibitions…

Huutoniemi Nature Trail

The Huutoniemi Nature Trail is located by Lake Kyynämöinen, approx. 2 km from the village of Kyynämöinen. The 1.8 km…

Church Park

Church Park (Kirkkopuisto) is one of the oldest parks in Jyväskylä. Its construction began in the early nineteenth century, and…

Peurunka

You can come to Peurunka to feel good in the embrace of Finnish nature any day of the year. Your…

Kärkkäälä Nature Trail

The nature trail meanders through the cultural landscape of Kärkkäälä village and near the banks of Korholankosket rapids from Hannulankoski…

University of Jyväskylä

In 1951, Alvar Aalto was the winner of an invitational competition to design the expansion of the Jyväskylä College of…

The Hotel Vuolake

The two-room flat of 60 square metres in the Hotel Vuolake accommodates 1–4 persons. The flat has an entrance of…

Ravintola Harmooni

Delicious food – history and lifelong memories! Harmooni’s ultramodern restaurant offers a harmony of flavours and well-being in an á…

Keskisenlampi Nature Trail

The nature trail runs around the marshy Lake Keskisenlampi, which is protected under the national waterfowl habitats conservation programme. Keskisenlampi…

Varjola

When staying overnight in Varjola, you will be all surrounded by untouched nature.  Our hotel-standard Riihi rooms provide accommodation in…

Varjola

With a stunning array of more than 30 outdoor activities, Varjola has something for just everyone.  Whether you are planning a…

Struve Geodetic Arc: Oravivuori Arc Point

Oravivuori arc point is a part of Struve Geodetic Arc. The Struve Geodetic Arc was accepted into the Unesco World…

Alterations to Korpilahti Church (1926-1927, 2018)

Korpilahti Church dates back to 1827. Its original design was created by A.W. Arppe under the tutelage of Italian architect…

Tärttämäki

Tärttämäki lookout spot is one of the highest places in the region with a stunning view over Keitele, Tärttälahti in…

Koto Hotel Pihtipudas

Koto Hotel is a modern country hotel in the middle of Finland. Our rooms are pleasant and peaceful, and the…

Hotel Hirvi

In Hotel Hirvi, you can stay in style in our Standard and Comfort class rooms. We have the right room…

Toivakka Church

The church at Toivakka is famous for Pellervo Lukumies’ frescos (1972–73). These colourful paintings did not find a home without…

Defence corps building (1926–29) (Valtiontalo)

The Jyväskylä Defence Corps Building, today known as Valtiontalo (State Building), has seen constant changes to both its interiors and…

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra is a wonderful combination of a large hotel’s wide range of services and a small hotel’s…

Jyväskylä City Theatre (1964–82)

Administrative and Cultural Center 1964- Alvar Aalto also prepared designs for the city centre of Jyväskylä. Of these designs, the…

Paddle-boat Elias Lönnrot

The paddle-boat m/s Elias Lönnrot has been cruising on Lake Keurusselkä since 1986. The boat is a replica of the…

Café & Restaurant Vesilinna

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

Leivonmäki National Park

Located in the municipality of Joutsa, the Leivonmäki National Park makes an excellent destination for hikers and rovers of all…

Mäyrävuori Hill

Mäyrävuori Hill is located near the Jääskelä nature trail some 20 minutes drive from Jyväskylä. The summit offers magnificent views of…

Jyväskylä harbour in Lutakko

In summer, the Jyväskylä harbour transforms into a point of recreation for the city dwellers of all ages. The harbour,…

Mämminiemi

Mämminiemi, located in Haukanmaa and bordering Lake Päijänne, is actually part of the Municipality of Toivakka. Mämminiemi can be reached…

Veijari Activity Park 

The Veijari Activity Park is a nature-friendly and warm summer holiday destination for the whole family in Saarijärvi. The park’s…

Harjun Paperi

This specialty store, which has operated at the same address continuously since 1954, is something of a rarity. At the Good…

Hankasalmi museum village

Welcome to the Hankasalmi Museum Village where you can learn more about Hankasalmi and the rural history of Central Finland….

KOTO Design Market

The Koto Designmarket is a joint effort of three young woman entrepreneurs. We opened in the spring of 2018. Our…

Craft Museum of Finland

Dive into a museum that your whole family will enjoy! Ask for a Päkäpassi at the museum info point. The…

Scandic Laajavuori

An atmospheric conference and spa hotel set amidst Jyväskylä’s stunning natural landscape, offering excellent customer service, delicious food and a…

Vihtaharju Cabin

Come and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of a five-star hand-hewn log cabin. Listen to the hoots of swans in the…

Ellin Kirja & Putiikki – book and gift shop

Gifts and presents both for adults and children – all kinds of wonderful things, not to mention the books! An…

Alterations to the Nuora building (1923–24)

Originally, Nuora House had one-and-a-half storeys. Its lower part was built from logs, and its upper part was planked. Aalto…

Kuokkala bridge

Completed in 1989, the Kuokkala bridge is one of the best-known Jyväskylä landmarks and an impressive sight to behold in…

AaltoAlvari

The water sports centre AaltoAlvari provides excellent facilities for water sports. The 50 m pool is suitable for exercise and…

Harju ridge & Vesilinna observation tower

The Harju ridge is a pine forest ridge formation in the middle of the city of Jyväskylä and the Vesilinna…

Hotel Milton (closed for renovation)

Hotel Milton – Your home in Jyväskylä! The cosy Hotel Milton is situated in the centre of Jyväskylä in an…

Kovalanmäki Nature Trail

The nature trail runs through the regionally significant cultural landscape with early hillside habitation still in evidence. The trail is…

Jyväskylä Christian Institute

We provide you with a cosy accommodation in a peaceful courtyard every day of the year, next to the Lake…

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki has not taken long to become something of a classic among hotels. In competitions and comparisons…

Jyväskylä Karting Center

Our indoor karting centre is the right place for hosting high-speed kart races on an inner or outer circuit and…

Kanavuori Hill & Kanavuori Nature Trail

Rising to a height of almost 200 meters, the steep-walled bare rock Kanavuori is an impressive sight. From the top…

Petäjälahti

The former 12-person summer camping centre of Petäjälahti has been transformed into a practical and comfortable rental villa on the…

Karhunahas

Karhunahas is located in Töysänperä, Petäjävesi. The place is an ancient haunt of bear hunters, where they would run and…

Jääskelä Nature Trail

Jääskelä Nature Trail leads to lush herb-rich forests and rugged open cliffs and pine forests. The trail is 5 km…

Paljaspää

There is one island in Lake Päijänne, a bit further from Jyväskylä than the rest, that stands the tallest. This…

Tähtelä

Tähtelä is located near the harbour of Korpilahti in the stunning lakeside landscape by Lake Päijänne at Alkio College. The…

GreenStar Hotel

GreenStar Hotel Jyväskylä offers cost-efficient accommodation with the best comfort. When choosing to stay with us, you make a responsible…

Kumpunen Farmhouse Holidays

We offer high-standard accommodation in a magnificent waterfront location on a farm in Petäjävesi. A large courtyard provides plenty of…

Rantakorpi Farm

Welcome to relax on a farm holiday, at Rantakorpi farm. The organic sheep farm, located on the shore of the…

Peurunka

Your whole family will enjoy the most active spa in Finland! Descend down on the soaring 130 m water slide…

Oravivuori Nature Trail and Triangulation Tower

The Oravivuori trail leads to the top of Oravivuori hill in Korpilahti’s Puolakka, where one of the survey points of…

Piispala

Piispala is a centre of overall well-being and for us, our customers’ enjoyment and well-being are the main things. We…

Construction office 1975-78

Administrative and cultural centre, from 1964 Alvar Aalto also prepared designs for the city centre of Jyväskylä. Of these designs,…

Piesalan Lomamökit – holiday cottages

The beautiful, tranquil environment of Lake Kyynämöinen invites you to enjoy a relaxing holiday on the lake shore. Our six…

Museum of Central Finland (1957–61, 1991)

The Museum of Central Finland serves as the city museum of Jyväskylä and the provincial museum of Central Finland. This…

Kärkistensalmi Strait & Kärkinen Bridge

If you’re interested in adding something of magical beauty to your photo gallery, then it’s worth heading south to Korpilahti…

Jyväskylä workers’ club (1924–25)

The conference and theatre building of the Jyväskylä workers’ association is the first significant public building designed by Aalto. The…

Jyväskylä Sinfonia

The fascinating programme of Jyväskylä Sinfonia invites music-lovers of all ages to enjoy high-class musical experiences Jyväskylä Symphony Orchestra has…

Vaarunvuoret

The typical steeply rising hills by northern Lake Päijänne are particularly impressive in Vaarunvuoret in Korpilahti. Vaarunvuoret are famous for…

Death Pits

Death Pits are two kettles (holes) located in the Seppälänkangas district in Jyväskylä, just over four kilometres away from the…

Laajavuori Nature Trail

Laajavuori Nature Trail is located in the Laajavuori ski and outdoors resort and runs through a varied forest terrain. Approx….

Villa Paasirinne

Welcome on holiday to Villa Paasirinne Villa A Relax and recharge in the midst of pristine nature by Leppävesi lake…

Tampinmylly Camping

Tampinmylly is a compact and charming campsite close to nature, located in Joutsa, on the shore of the clear and…

Korpilahti harbour

The Korpilahti harbour is located near the centre of Korpilahti. It was established more than 100 years ago, at a…

Muurame Church (1926–29)

Running north-south on Muurame Hill, Muurame Church is a long, single-nave church with plastered brick walls. Its entrance is located…

Barn Restaurant and Bistro Sylvi

Varjola countryside resort boasts a long tradition in preparing delicacies. Our hearty buffet meals, with seasonal specialties in the place…

Kuokkala Manor

THE MOST MEMORABLE CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN JYVÄSKYLÄ The protected and highly valued Kuokkala Manor provides a unique setting for a…

Alvar Aalto Museum (1971–73)

The Alvar Aalto Museum is located on a slope by Lake Jyväsjärvi, next to the University of Jyväskylä and the…

Salamajärvi National Park

The Salamajärvi National Park in Kivijärvi is a hiker’s dreamscape of varied routes and scenery. Its circular trails are comprehensively…

Matti Nykänen’s hill

A ski jumping stadium comprised of five hills is located in Laajavuori, Jyväskylä. One of the hills is named after…

Häähninmäki nature trails and Häähnintupa Cottage

Häähninmäki Hill marks a historic boundary between the ancient hunting grounds in Hankasalmi and Konnevesi. The area has an extensive…