{"id":810,"date":"2020-12-22T13:07:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T11:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitjyvaskyla.fi\/ammattilaisille\/?page_id=810"},"modified":"2026-10-30T10:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:48:10","slug":"welcome-reception","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitjyvaskyla.fi\/professionals\/en\/jcb\/congress-services-for-congress-organizers\/welcome-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Welcome Reception<\/h1>
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A get-together for conference participants in the first evening is a nice way of tuning into the congress mood. Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 offers a number of opportunities for events of all sizes. Often, the get-together takes place at the meeting venue or hotel.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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City reception<\/h2>
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The City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 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.<\/p>\n

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For enquiries regarding welcome receptions in the City\u2019s facilities, please contact:<\/p>\n

Taina H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen
\nAssistant to the Mayor
\ntaina.hamalainen(at)jyvaskyla.fi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Welcome reception at Hotel Alba<\/h2>
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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 Ylist\u00f6nm\u00e4ki campus.<\/p>\n

The menu of the get-together party can be planned according to your wishes at suitable prices.<\/p>\n

Hotel Alba
\nAhlmaninkatu 4
\n40100 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/p>\n

+358 14 636 311
\ninfo (at) hotellialba.fi
\nwww.hotelalba.fi<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Welcome reception at Sataman Viilu<\/h2>
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Sataman Viilu offers a relaxed and memorable setting for congress welcome receptions in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Harbour. Located on the shores of Lake Jyv\u00e4sj\u00e4rvi, this restaurant and event venue provides an excellent opportunity for guests to network while enjoying beautiful lake views, local flavours, and a warm atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Satamakatu 10
\n40520 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, Finland<\/p>\n

Contact:
\nTel. +358 10 767 5453
\nsataman.viilu(at)sok.fi<\/p>\n

Private Events and Sauna\/Table Reservations for Groups of More Than Eight People:
\nSales Service
\nTel. +358 20 123 4640
\nsales.jyvaskyla(at)sokoshotels.fi
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Welcome reception at Restaurant Harald<\/h2>
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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.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is centrally located in the centre of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 on the Kauppakatu and is open from Monday to Sunday.<\/p>\n

Capacity: There are 150 customer seatings in the restaurant that are divided up into a dining room and two cabinets.<\/p>\n

Restaurant Harald
\nKauppakatu 33
\n40100 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/p>\n

+358 447668205
\njyvaskyla (at) ravintolaharald.fi
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Other cosy restaurants suitable for welcome receptions<\/h2>
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Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki<\/strong>
\nLutakonaukio<\/span> 10<\/span>
\n40100 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/span>
\n+358 20 1234 645\u00a0<\/span>
\np<\/span>aviljonki.Jyvaskyla<\/span> (at) <\/span>sokoshotels.fi
\nhttps:\/\/www.sokoshotels.fi\/en\/jyvaskyla\/sokos-hotel-paviljonki<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra<\/strong>
\nHannikaisenkatu 35<\/span>
\n40100 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/span>
\n+358201234642\u00a0<\/span>
\na<\/span>lexandra.Jyvaskyla<\/span> (at) <\/span>sokoshotels.fi
\nhttps:\/\/www.sokoshotels.fi\/en\/jyvaskyla\/sokos-hotel-alexandra<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Scandic Station Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/strong>
\nVapaudenkatu 73<\/span>
\n40100 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/span>
\n+358 14 330 30 00<\/span>
\njyvaskylastation<\/span> (at) <\/span>scandichotels.com
\nhttps:\/\/www.scandichotels.com\/hotels\/finland\/jyvaskyla\/scandic-jyvaskyla-station<\/a>
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