City of Jyväskylä

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In Jyväskylä, known as a student city, May Day is a sure sign of spring and the approaching summer. Students and other student-minded people fill Cygnaeuspuisto and Harju slopes with their colourful overalls, student caps and picnic baskets.

Easter brings changes to Linkki transport lines and services. Check the public holiday timetables in advance!

Jyväskylä Sinfonia celebrates its 70-year history this autumn with numerous collaborative concerts alongside various orchestras. The festivities begin already in the summer, with the orchestra performing at the opening concerts of both Jyväskylä Festival and Mikkeli Music Festival.

A prominent figure in Finnish children's music, composer-lyricist-singer Pentti Rasinkangas will celebrate his 70th birthday in April with a family concert together with the Jyväskylä Sinfonia.

Are you looking for flexible work that provides valuable experience and opens doors to new career opportunities? Seasonal work might be the perfect choice for you! While seasonal jobs are often temporary, they can lead to long-term employment. In this article, you'll explore different seasonal job opportunities, their benefits, and where to find the right position for you.

Services for job seekers are available in Jyväskylä at Työntalo, located at Hannikaisenkatu 11—13. At Työntalo, you can discuss your job search situation with a job search expert without an appointment.

Pielespuisto is located in Kangasvuori, Jyväskylä, and was renovated in 2020–2022. At the time park´s vegetation was increased, biodiversity improved, and runoff and stormwater made more visible part of the park. The park was among the top five green spaces in a high-level national competition for the built environment. Pielespuisto is a versatile environment for recreation and learning for nearby residents and the children of the Kangasvuori daycare school.

How do you move to work, the store, school and hobbies in your everyday life? Take part in a survey on urban mobility habits and win a €50 gift card to the online store of your choice! The survey examines residents' everyday mobility habits, cycling activity, and the obstacles, motives and opportunities of winter cycling.

A cultural block is planned for the centre of Jyväskylä, due to be completed by the turn of the 2030s. Work has started on the concept for the cultural blocks activities and facilities. The aim is that the City Council makes a decision on the cultural block in late 2025. The first public event will be held on 19 March at the Main Library and an online survey has been opened.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind about studying and student life? Perhaps cramming for exams in a dormitory, fast-paced events and overalls full of badges. Studying can be this, or it can be something else entirely. For Anu Pöllänen, a mother of five, studying has meant a break from everyday life, rich experiences and new friends.

Jyväskylä is a lively city for international meetings, conferences and congresses.