Virtual attractions in Jyväskylä Region
What if you could explore remarkable destinations without leaving your sofa? From UNESCO World Heritage sites and breathtaking national parks to vibrant events and the world-famous architecture of Alvar Aalto, many of the Jyväskylä Region’s top attractions are now available to experience virtually.
Step into the Jyväskylä Region’s virtual destinations and discover a new way to travel.
Alvar Aalto
Welcome to the Capital of Alvar Aalto! Explore some of Jyväskylä’s most iconic Aalto destinations through virtual experiences, including the UNESCO-listed Seminaarinmäki campus, the Workers’ Club, and Aalto’s wooden boat, Nemo propheta in patria. Designed by Aalto himself, the boat was used to travel to his summer residence, the Muuratsalo Experimental House.
Petäjävesi Old Church
Petäjävesi Old Church was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and has been described as a landmark of Nordic wooden architecture. The building represents Nordic, Lutheran church architecture and the time-honoured heritage of log-building skills.
The Finnish Heritage Agency has created a 3D model of the Petäjävesi Old Church, which allows valuable knowledge of the cultural heritage site to be passed on also to future generations. The modelling has been carried out as part of the Finnish Heritage Agency’s 3D modelling project for World Heritage sites. The Petäjävesi Old Church was selected for modelling as it is a particularly important and significant building, not only in Finland but also elsewhere in Europe.
Leivonmäki National Park
Leivonmäki National Park is one of the four national parks in the Jyväskylä Region. Located in Joutsa, it is the southernmost national park in the region. Leivonmäki offers diverse landscapes, stunning scenery and trails suitable for hikers of all levels. Its 30 square kilometres are home to ridges, lakes and marshlands that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Leivonmäki National Park can now also be explored virtually. Visitors can, for example, take a closer look at the park’s signature bird, the nightjar, view current forest fire warnings, admire the beautiful scenery of the Joutsniemi Ridge and test their knowledge of the area’s nature and traditions with an interactive quiz.
City of Light
As the autumn evenings grow darker, Jyväskylä transforms into the enchanting City of Light, illuminated by its many architectural lighting installations. With more than a hundred permanent lighting sites, Jyväskylä is a pioneer in urban lighting design. The City of Light project has also gained international recognition, and Jyväskylä has received several awards, including honours in the international city.people.light competition.
Many of Jyväskylä’s illuminated attractions, as well as highlights from previous City of Light events, can also be explored virtually. Take a look below and discover how some of the city’s most iconic landmarks shine during the City of Light season.
Harju observation tower
Harju is a pine-wooded ridge in the middle of Jyväskylä, and on top of it Vesilinna and its observation tower are a recognisable landmark visible around the city. It is also possible to admire the magnificent view from Vesilinna observation tower virtually through a 360 degree spherical panorama.
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