Koivisto Studion teos Metsän salat, 2020.

Five different craftsmen bring different aspects of Finnish forests to life

25.05.2020

The Finnish people’s diverse relationships with forests interpreted in designers’ co-exhibition

The My Forest exhibition, created in collaboration with the Finnish Crafts Organization Taito, presents the Finnish people’s relationship with forests, wood as a material, and the forest as a space – not forgetting crafts, naturally.

Hana suljetaan kertakäyttöpaperilla käsien pesun jälkeen

25.05.2020

Meeting with relatives is possible in the City of Jyväskylä housing services for the elderly and the mentally handicapped, taking into account the protection measures

The meetings are carried out under strict guidelines, and taking into account various safety measures to ensure the safety of the residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Solio-aurinkoenergiapenkki Kankaan Viljely-pihalla

While sitting on the bench you can charge your mobile phone

25.05.2020

In the Jyväskylä Kangas yard garden, you can soon charge your mobile phone with solar energy

In the Jyväskylä Kangas common yard garden there are two garden sheds that needed locks and lighting. The use of solar energy had already been considered, because nobody wanted to install electrical wiring afterwards. Solio solar benches provided the solution. They produce the necessary energy for the two sheds. This way it was possible to install energy-efficient LED lights and electronic Rollock locks and readers in the shed doors.

20.05.2020

Viitaniemi traffic park will not open this summer

Due the coronavirus situation Viitaniemi traffic park in Jyväskylä is not going to be open in summer 2020.

26.05.2020

Record number of rezoning projects underway in the city centre

One important component of the vitality of Jyväskylä city centre are the people living there. The Vision of the Centre, drawn up for the development of the city centre, stipulates that the aim is to increase the number of inhabitants in the city centre through infill development. The goal is to double the number of inhabitants from 15,000 to 30,000. In the city centre, there is an exceptional number of zoning projects underway, a total of 14. Most of these will enable housing-based infill construction.

26.05.2020

Home care services remote care unit will start customer work in June

The nurses in the remote care unit will make home care visits using video calls. Where applicable, remote care will replace home care visits at the customer’s home.

13.05.2020

As of 10 May, family members will be able to visit their elderly relatives at the City’s housing units

As of 10 May, short visits to the City’s housing units of the elderly will be allowed. The visits will be arranged outdoors from 13 to 15 o'clock.

13.05.2020

Jyväskylä’s family parks will open on 1 June, 2020

Only the outdoor playgrounds of Mäki-Matti and Yrttisuo Family Parks will be open to families.

13.05.2020

Jyväskylä’s family parks will open on 1 June, 2020

Only the outdoor playgrounds of Mäki-Matti and Yrttisuo Family Parks will be open to families.

13.05.2020

Linkki local transport services will run extra lines and buses from 14 May onwards to take children to and from school

Primary and lower secondary schools will open their doors on Thursday, 14 May, 2020. Linkki buses are running according to the summer timetable. However, extra lines will be added to help children to get to and from school.

12.05.2020

Daycare centres and preschools will be reopened on Thursday, 14 May, 2020

Special arrangements are being made to ensure that daycare centres will be safe for both children and staff.

12.05.2020

Daycare centres and preschools will be reopened on Thursday, 14 May, 2020

Special arrangements are being made to ensure that daycare centres will be safe for both children and staff.

30.08.2019

Meetings over coffee with decision-makers continue

Jyväskylä will continue its public meetings over coffee between residents, officeholders and municipal decision-makers. In autumn 2019 elected representatives and officials of the City of Jyväskylä will visit on 4 September in Korpilahti , on 18 September in Palokka on 9 October in Tikkakoski and on 6 November in Kuokkala.

30.03.2020

As of 30 March, customers are advised to contact Kyllö Medical Aid and Supplies Services by phone

As of Monday, 30 March, customers are advised to contact Kyllö Medical Aid and Supplies Services by phone. Earlier, customers were able to come to Kyllö Health Centre during the opening hours. The purpose of the new arrangements is to protect customers from the coronavirus, a great number of them belonging to at-risk groups.

19.02.2020

Family classes a great way to prepare for the birth of your baby

Family coaching in English for first-time families will start in Jyväskylä - residents in other parts of the region are also welcome.

26.05.2020

Record number of rezoning projects underway in the city centre

17.03.2020

The Craft Museum of Finland closes exhibitions starting Tue 17th of March

In line with the Government's policy, the Craft Museum of Finland will be closed from Tuesday 17 March 2020 to prevent the spread of the corona virus.

23.07.2019

Finn-Bangla Cultural Event 2019 in Jyväskylä on 27 -28 July

The Finn-Bangla Cultural Event is an annual gathering and sport event that brings together Bangladeshis living in various Finnish cities. The event is organized on 27 - 28 July at the Huhtasuo fields (Kangasvuorentie 18). Spectators interested in this event can see different sporting activities, including cricket, at the Huhtasuo fields from 9 to19 on Saturday and Sunday. Altogether 18 teams from different cities will come to play cricket, of which two are from Jyväskylä. The Finn-Bangla Cultural Event is free and open to public.

10.02.2020

Two new self-service libraries launched in Jyväskylä, age restrictions lifted

Palokan ja Vaajakosken aluekirjastojen aukioloajat laajenevat merkittävästi maanantaista 3.2.2020 alkaen. Kirjastot ovat avoinna omatoimikirjastoina varsinaisten palveluaikojen ulkopuolella aamuisin, iltaisin, viikonloppuisin ja pyhinä. Myös omatoimikirjastoaikojen ikäraja on poistunut.