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Kuokkala bridge

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

Villa Karpio (1923)

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

Café Meijerinliiteri

Summer Café Meijerinliiteri is located in Joutsa in the idyllic courtyard of a traditional farm. Housed in a converted dairy…

Café & Restaurant Vesilinna

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

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,…

Jalo kitchen & lounge

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

Church Park

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

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…

Villa Paasirinne

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

Muuratsalo experimental house (1952–54)

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

Nyrölä Hiking Trail

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

Art Centre Haihatus

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

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,…

Construction office 1975-78

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

Laajavuori Nature Trail

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

Nukula

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

Kumpunen Farmhouse Holidays

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

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…

Varjola

In the Varjola Resort & Activities, you can enjoy your staying in the peace of the countryside. You are also…

Matti Nykänen’s hill

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

Harjun Paperi

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

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…

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…

Harbour Café

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

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…

The Riihivuori Ski Centre

At Riihivuori, you will find the gentle and wide eastern slopes for beginners and more advanced skiers to enjoy with…

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…

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…

Piispala

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

Death Pits

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

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…

Leivonmäki National Park

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

Scandic Jyväskylä City

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

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…

Villa Kivitasku

Atmospheric and memorable, Kivitasku is a lakeside farm of a different kind in Muurame in Central Finland. Sheep and chickens…

Sippulanniemi Nature Trail

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

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…

Kovalanmäki Nature Trail

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

Haapasaari Nature Trail

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

Tärttämäki

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

Keskisenlampi Nature Trail

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

HimosLomat

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

Kuokkala water tower

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

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…

Kärkkäälä Nature Trail

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

Tourujoki Nature Trail

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

Huutoniemi Nature Trail

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

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…

Laajavuori

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

Kangasvuori Nature Trail

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

Hankasalmi museum village

HANKASALMI MUSEUM VILLAGE AND HALLAN TUPA The Hankasalmi Museum Village displays a range of buildings, artefacts, photographs and textiles illustrating…

Petäjälahti

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

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…

Revontuli Resort

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

Jääskelä Nature Trail

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

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…

Konttivuori Nature Trail

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

Jyväskylä harbour in Lutakko

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

Piesalan Lomamökit – holiday cottages

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

Hotel Milton

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

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…

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…

Karhunahas

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

Museum of Central Finland

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

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…

Äänemäki lookout tower

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

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…

Vihtaharju Cabin

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

Petäjävesi Old Church

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

Esan Petäjä Nature Trail

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

Tähtelä

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

Jyväskylä Christian Institute

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

Vaarunvuoret

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

Mäyrävuori Hill

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

Rummakko Hiking Route

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

Restaurant Savutuvan Apaja

Savutuvan Apaja is a great place for various events the year round in the nature preservation area of Haapasaari in…

Kapeenniemi

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

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…

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 Laajavuori

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

Mämminiemi

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

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…

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…

Viitatorni (1957–62)

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

Hotel Hirvi

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

Jyväskylä Art Museum

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

University of Jyväskylä

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

Ravintola Harmooni

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

Varjola

In Varjola, you’ll stay in style. The peaceful countryside allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Central Finland’s nature…

Taulun Kartano

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

Hitonhauta

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

Barn Restaurant and Bistro Sylvi

Varjola is a rural guest house and farm in an idyllic location by the rapids in Laukaa. Hearty and healthy…

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…

Scandic Jyväskylä Station

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

Paljaspää

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

Korpilahti harbour

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

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…