City of Jyväskylä

Parking spaces at public beaches in Jyväskylä are limited. Whenever possible, visitors are encouraged to arrive on foot, by bicycle, or via public transport (Linkki). If arriving by car, it is important to note that parking on grass or any natural terrain is prohibited without the permission of the landowner or landholder. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas or on paved roadside areas where parking is permitted and not explicitly prohibited by traffic signs. Parking on the beach itself or on pedestrian and bicycle paths is strictly forbidden.

Cigarette butts, nicotine pouches, plastic wrappers, chewing gum, and other litter discarded on the ground usually end up in the nearest river or lake via storm drains. From there, they can be carried by flowing water all the way to the Baltic Sea. To help curb local waterway littering, the City of Jyväskylä will be marking its storm drains and trash bins with eye-catching fish stickers in July–August as part of the national "Mahanpuruja muovista" (plastic bellyaches) campaign.

The first heatwaves of the summer have brought many visitors to Jyväskylä ’s beaches. The City of Jyväskylä wishes to remind swimmers and all beach-goers of the key guidelines that help ensure safety and a pleasant experience for everyone.

A major disruption affecting the City of Jyväskylä’s network connections and phone services has been resolved. Online services, phone lines, and payment terminals are now functioning normally again.

The City of Jyväskylä is experiencing a major disruption in its network connections, affecting the entire city's telephones and network performance. City services may not be accessible at the moment. The city's internal, secure network is also not functioning.

Jyväskylä has maintained its position as one of Finland's most respected student cities. This ranking is based on the annual Student Cities survey conducted by Taloustutkimus Oy in February–March.

Not all job opportunities are publicly advertised. In fact, it's estimated that up to one in three jobs may be "hidden" – positions that employers haven’t yet published or even fully identified as needed.

The traffic lights of the Louhunsalmi bridge will be moved some distance in the direction of Säynätsalo on the street section of Saaritie. The traffic arrangements will not affect the crossing of the bridge.

Summer in Jyväskylä once again offers a unique opportunity to explore the city’s history, architecture, and cultural heritage with the help of expert guides.

Startups participating at Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day have now been selected and eight curated companies will be presenting their business cases for investment in July.

The public beaches maintained by the City of Jyväskylä opened on 9th June. The Sports and Recreation Services will provide lifeguard supervision at Tuomiojärvi and Köhniö beaches.

The City of Jyväskylä reminds visitors that felling of trees, cutting of branches, and collecting deadwood from the ground in the Haukanniemi nature reserve is prohibited under the protection decision issued on 23 January 2018.