City of Jyväskylä

The chatter of different languages, the instruments of the Jyväskylä University Puhkupillit orchestra, and Nepalese dance piqued many people's interest right at the door of the city's main library. The annual Meidän Jyväskylä event aims to create a meeting place for all city residents. Visitors to the event came to meet new people, learn about different cultures, and explore local services

A unique cultural experience awaits in Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s final spring concert, as the nature film Tale of the Sleeping Giants is screened on a large screen, accompanied live by the symphony orchestra and the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Tuuletar. The film concert will be conducted by Mateusz Gwizdałła, making his debut in Jyväskylä, and will take place on Wednesday 14.5. at 18 at Paviljonki.

Thursday 1.5. is the May Day, which is a public holiday. Linkki public transport services will run according to the Sunday timetables.

The guardians of pupils have more information in Wilma-system.

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.

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.

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.