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Sohwitar

The charming social and dining restaurant Sohwitar is located at the foot of an old factory chimney in the Jyväskylä…

Muuratsalo experimental house (1952–54)

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

Korpilahti harbour

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

Scandic Jyväskylä Station

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

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…

University of Jyväskylä

Seminaarinkatu 15, Jyväskylä. • 1952–54, Teacher training primary school, School and gymnasiums • 1952–54, Students’ dormitory (former) Restaurant Lozzi, Lyhty…

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…

Mäyrävuori Hill

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

Kovalanmäki Nature Trail

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

Multamäki Nature Trail

The Multamäki Nature Trail is located on the western slope of Multamäki hill, which stands on the northeastern shore of…

Jyväskylä Art Museum

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

Restaurant Pöllöwaari

FINISHED WITH STYLE, SKILLED & SURPRISING – THE RESTAURANT PÖLLÖWAARI The only fine dining restaurant in the city, the Restaurant…

Tähtelä

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

Tourujoki Nature Trail

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

Salamajärvi National Park

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

Peurunka

Do right by yourself – experience Peurunka. Enjoy the beautiful natural environment, skiing, hiking, or biking across our outdoor trails,…

Harbour Café

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

Defence corps building (1926–29) (Valtiontalo)

Aalto won the architectural competition for the Defence Corps Building. When he designed the building, he was transitioning from classicism…

HimosLomat

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

Restaurant Riihikelo

The Restaurant Riihikelo At the top of the mountain Riihivuori, throughout the year! The idyllic Restaurant Riihikelo, located at the…

HimosLomat

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

Hotel Milton

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

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…

Vihtaharju Cabin

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

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…

Villa Paasirinne

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

Laajavuori Nature Trail

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

Paljaspää

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

The Riihivuori Ski Centre

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

Piispala

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

Sports and Recreation Centre Hutunki – Buffoonery Centre Patonki

“A great place for sports and exercise. Bowling and miniature golf were big hits in our family.” – Susanne, mother…

Restaurant Savutuvan Apaja

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

Harjun Paperi

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

Teemahostel

Teemahostel offers accommodation in a tranquil setting 30 km south of Jyväskylä. The rooms are accessed conveniently using a number…

Huutoniemi Nature Trail

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

Viking Restaurant Harald

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

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…

Haapasaari Nature Trail

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

Kapeenniemi

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

Kumpunen Farmhouse Holidays

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

Jalo kitchen & lounge

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

Laajavuori

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

Sohwi

Sohwi is a popular Jyväskylä institution! This long-established bar and restaurant has a cool rock’n’roll vibe and offers a menu…

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…

Vaarunvuoret

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

Jyväskylä Sinfonia

Jyväskylä Sinfonia The orchestra has 39 full-time musicians and the orchestra’s activities reach every year more than 30 000 people….

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Matti Nykänen’s hill

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

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…

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…

KOTO Design Market

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

Taulun Kartano

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

Kangasvuori Nature Trail

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

Jääskelä Nature Trail

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

Casa Laurén (1925–28)

This small wooden block of flats with four apartments and a shop was built for the Laurén family. The Italian-style…

Konttivuori Nature Trail

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

Petäjävesi Old Church

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

Petäjälahti

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

Esan Petäjä Nature Trail

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

Ränssin Kievari

Ränssin Kievari is a 200 year old farmhouse in a location of outstanding natural beauty by a lake. We offer accommodation…

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…

Varjola

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

Hitonhauta

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

Rummakko Hiking Route

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

Varjola

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

Gaia Restaurant Ship

The Restaurant Ship Gaia The Restaurant Ship Gaia, with its genuine and magic schooner atmosphere and the scent of tar,…

Äänemäki lookout tower

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

Jyväskylä harbour in Lutakko

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

Kuokkala bridge

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

Hotel Hirvi

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

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki

The unique and memorable Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki has not taken long to become something of…

Piesalan Lomamökit – holiday cottages

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

Harmooni suites

An idyllic inn at the heart of the city Experience the atmosphere of bygone years in a unique setting. Harmooni…

Boutique Hotel Yöpuu

THE BEST HOTEL IN THE CITY The family-owned Boutique Hotel Yöpuu is located in the city centre of Jyväskylä, in…

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…

Mämminiemi

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

Nukula

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

Scandic Jyväskylä City

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

Ellin Kirja & Putiikki – book and gift shop

Ellin kirja & putiikki book and gift shop is a treasure trove for travellers! A wide selection of souvenirs from…

Art Centre Haihatus

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

Kärkkäälä Nature Trail

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

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…

Leivonmäki National Park

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

Kuokkala water tower

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

Nyrölä Hiking Trail

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

Keskisenlampi Nature Trail

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

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…

Scandic Laajavuori

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

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…

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…

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…

Karhunahas

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

Ravintola Harmooni – Restaurant Harmonium

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

Café & Restaurant Vesilinna

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

Construction office 1975-78

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

Jyväskylä Art Museum

Jyväskylä Art Museum, next to Kirkkopuisto Park, has exhibitions with plenty of activities plus the funny art toilets to keep…

Church Park

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

Verso Bar & Kitchen

You can experience the moments in the Verso Bar & Kitchen consisting of the fresh and pure ingredients, the captivating…

Hankasalmi museum village

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

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…

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…

Villa Karpio (1923)

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

Viitatorni (1957–62)

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

Café Meijerinliiteri

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

Rhea Shiplines Oy

Rhea’s summer is full of celebration! The largest cruise ship of the Lake Päijänne, m/s Rhea, operates in the archipelago…

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…

Tärttämäki

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

Jyväskylä Christian Institute

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

Peurunka

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

Hotel Verso

The family-owned Verso is a modern urban hotel with strong traditions and first-class competence. The best located hotel in the…

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra

The heartfelt urban hotel Alexandra Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra is a wonderful combination of a large hotel’s wide range of…

Sippulanniemi Nature Trail

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

Museum of Central Finland

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