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The Jyväskylä Region is bursting with things to do and experience all year round. Take a look at the most interesting upcoming events and the best tips and recommendations right NOW.

Photo: Julia Kivelä

Welcome to the Jyväskylä Region

Looking for things to do or inspiration for your summer? Summer in the Jyväskylä Region invites you to enjoy nature, culture, and unhurried moments together. Explore fascinating destinations at your own pace or join a guided tour and discover the stories behind the region. Immerse yourself in vibrant events, explore national parks with the Outdoor Express bus, or unwind in the open sauna sessions of the World’s Sauna Region. We’ve gathered the best current tips to help you create a summer in the Jyväskylä Region that feels just like you.

People enjoying of music in a festival at Lounaispuisto, Jyväskylä.

Photo: Viivi Saarinen

Events in the Jyväskylä Region

See selected events from the Event Compilation of the Jyväskylä Region. All of the events in the Jyväskylä Region can be found from the Event calendar!

Newest experiences and attractions

Piece of cake and a coffee mug placed on a wooden table.

Café Helmi opens its doors

The summer season at Pitkäniemi Café Helmi in Laukaa begins on 7.7.2026. The café offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy coffee and refreshments in a natural setting.

People on the Juurikkasaari pier on the shore of Lake Päijänne in Säynätsalo in the summer.

Juurikkasaari takes the title of best summer terrace again

The summer terrace competition of Suur-Jyväskylä newspaper has been won for the fourth consecutive year by Juurikkasaari, located in Säynätsalo, Jyväskylä.

A person restoring a large work of art with yellow paint.

New summer exhibition at Haihatus

The 27th summer exhibition at Haihatus will open June 19, 2026 in Joutsa. The exhibition can be experienced until the end of August.

Two people walking along a pineforest path during summer.

Outdoor Express – bus to National Parks

On summer weekends, Outdoor Express offers a fast connection from Jyväskylä Travel Center to the national parks of Leivonmäki, Pyhä-Häkki, and Southern Konnevesi.