Welcome Reception
A get-together for conference participants in the first evening is a nice way of tuning into the congress mood. Jyväskylä offers a number of opportunities for events of all sizes. Often, the get-together takes place at the meeting venue or hotel.
City reception
The City of Jyväskylä offers, free of charge, a venue for a welcome reception in its own facilities, such as the City Hall. The event organiser is responsible for catering and the programme.
For enquiries regarding welcome receptions in the City’s facilities, please contact:
Taina Hämäläinen
Assistant to the Mayor
taina.hamalainen(at)jyvaskyla.fi
Welcome reception at Hotel Alba
Kick-start your conference with a welcome reception. Hotel Alba is the most convenient venue for conferences arranged in the Agora building and on the Ylistönmäki campus.
The menu of the get-together party can be planned according to your wishes at suitable prices.
Hotel Alba
Ahlmaninkatu 4
40100 Jyväskylä
+358 14 636 311
info (at) hotellialba.fi
www.hotelalba.fi
Welcome reception at Sataman Viilu
Sataman Viilu offers a relaxed and memorable setting for congress welcome receptions in Jyväskylä Harbour. Located on the shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi, this restaurant and event venue provides an excellent opportunity for guests to network while enjoying beautiful lake views, local flavours, and a warm atmosphere.
The versatile event facilities are suitable for both intimate receptions and larger international gatherings. The experience can be enhanced with sauna services and a spacious waterfront terrace. The upstairs event space can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Satamakatu 10
40520 Jyväskylä, Finland
Contact:
Tel. +358 10 767 5453
sataman.viilu(at)sok.fi
Private Events and Sauna/Table Reservations for Groups of More Than Eight People:
Sales Service
Tel. +358 20 123 4640
sales.jyvaskyla(at)sokoshotels.fi
www.satamanviilu.fi
Welcome reception at Restaurant Harald
Restaurant Harald takes you to the middle of the Viking Age, food and drinks being the highlights of the fest. The Harald Village serves hearty dishes made from the best products of the northern nature. Some of these dishes are served on a sword or a shield in accordance with the Viking spirit. You are more than welcome to visit Harald even with a larger group to be served and a memorable welcome party will succeed in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
The restaurant is centrally located in the centre of Jyväskylä on the Kauppakatu and is open from Monday to Sunday.
Capacity: There are 150 customer seatings in the restaurant that are divided up into a dining room and two cabinets.
Restaurant Harald
Kauppakatu 33
40100 Jyväskylä
+358 447668205
jyvaskyla (at) ravintolaharald.fi
https://www.ravintolaharald.fi/en/start/
Other cosy restaurants suitable for welcome receptions
Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki
Lutakonaukio 10
40100 Jyväskylä
+358 20 1234 645
paviljonki.Jyvaskyla (at) sokoshotels.fi
https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/jyvaskyla/sokos-hotel-paviljonki
Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra
Hannikaisenkatu 35
40100 Jyväskylä
+358201234642
alexandra.Jyvaskyla (at) sokoshotels.fi
https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/jyvaskyla/sokos-hotel-alexandra
Scandic Station Jyväskylä
Vapaudenkatu 73
40100 Jyväskylä
+358 14 330 30 00
jyvaskylastation (at) scandichotels.com
https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/finland/jyvaskyla/scandic-jyvaskyla-station