Jyväskylä’s top shopping destinations

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Pedestrian Street – Jyväskylä’s vibrant shopping destination

When you’re in need of a fashion fix or looking to update your home interiors, head to Pedestrian Street, Jyväskylä’s award-winning shopping area. Here you will find a choice of shopping centres: Forum, Jyväskeskus, Torikeskus, Tawast, Hoviraitti, Kolmikulma, Kauppakulma, Kauppakeskus Sokkari and Väinönkeskus. Along with the many smaller boutiques in the city centre, they stock everything from beautiful homewares to great jewellery made by independent artisans.

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 Yläkaupunki – a relaxed and bohemian gem

Yläkaupunki is located at the end of Kauppakatu, close to the university. This cool and quirky neighbourhood is home to small independent shops, cafés, restaurants and bars and often serves as the backdrop for great many cultural events and other activities. The local community embraces culture with real enthusiasm – you might come across an art exhibition at the opticians for example.

Yläkaupunki is also home to the hugely popular Yläkaupungin yö urban festival. The event takes place annually in May, serving up a busy programme of arts and culture for festivalgoers of all ages. Throughout the summer, concerts, dances and sing-alongs are organised in Lounaispuisto Park, which transforms into a social hub for the community during the warmer months.

 

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Idyllic and industrial Vaajakoski

The idyllic district of Vaajakoski is known for its unique industrial milieu which is a combination of beautifully sparkling rapids and old red-brick buildings. It’s a great place to visit for foodies and interior decoration lovers: you can sit down for a coffee in a park setting and grab some local products to take home with you. For those with a sweet tooth, Panda factory outlet is a must! You’ll find fresh liquorice and chocolate there. An old match factory in Vaajakoski is home to the tea drinker’s paradise Teeleidi where you can enjoy a cup of tea packed at the factory and pick up something delicious to take home with you. 

Vaajakoski’s charming Naissaari island is an oasis of natural beauty with a park-like milieu, old buildings and sparkling rapids that are simply inviting you to enjoy the unique atmosphere. Naissaari summer theatre on the island offers summertime performances, and idyllic Villa Valo offers accommodation and a party venue for hire. A beautiful hydroelectric plant built in 1920 on the island, Wanha Woimala is currently an exhibition and event venue. Interior decoration lovers will be delighted by the products available at Puttipaja factory outlet. 

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Convenient and versatile Seppälä

Seppälä has everything you need! Whether you’re looking for a restaurant, clothes shop or electronics, you can be sure that you’ll find it at Seppälä. Shopping centre Seppä offers a wide range of shopping opportunities. There’s a large grocery store, fashion, specialty stores and much more. Trendy cafés and restaurants allow you to rest and enjoy a delicious meal while you shop. In addition to Seppä, there are many other shops along Ahjokatu from a home supply store to a pet shop, and in Seppälänkankaa, you’ll find a Plantagen garden centre and a Vaasa bakery shop. Shopping at Seppälä is easy because all the services are in one place. Excellent parking spaces and a spacious car park make for a smooth experience for motorists, while good transport connections also make shopping easy for cyclists and those arriving by public transport.