Visiting Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä is easy to reach and simple to move around in. In Jyväskylä and its immediate surroundings you can enjoy the beautiful Finnish nature as well as the activities of a lively urban centre. The city is constantly on the go, since all four seasons of the year are full of activity. Enjoy the city as a modern urban area, as a lively arena for events or a cultural stage with a long, proud history.

Jyväskylä hosts a variety of national and international conferences and trade fairs every year. The Congress and Trade Fair Centre, Jyväskylä Paviljonki, provides excellent venues for all kinds of events. It is centrally located within the city, which allows easy access to a wide variety of hotels, shops and restaurants.

Jyväskylä is the city of the world famous architect Alvar Aalto. He lived and attended school in Jyväskylä. The City of Jyväskylä has some thirty buildings designed by him, more than any other city in the world. Jyväskylä has a strong architectural profile. Welcome to Jyväskylä!

Information on accommodation, transportation, events and places to visit:
Jyväskylä Regional Tourist Information