Environment and nature

The city asks drivers to be aware of maintenance vehicles performing snow removal and to maintain a safe following distance. Dangerous situations can arise from reckless passing or following too closely.

Piling work for the Hipposkeskuksen competence center and sports center will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The second draft of the Jyväskylä Master Plan 2050 has been published. The draft will be on display from 16th January to 16th February 2026, when residents can familiarise themselves with the plan and give feedback. The purpose of the master plan, which covers almost the entire Jyväskylä area, is to guide the development of the land use in the coming decades.

The Tourujoki restoration project is a resource-wise initiative that combines nature-based solutions, optimized material use, and accurate emission monitoring. By utilizing recycled materials, reducing environmental load, and supporting rich aquatic biodiversity, the project sets a benchmark for sustainable river restoration.

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

You can browse the City of Jyväskylä’s website in your own language using the Google Translator function on the pages.

The City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) and Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) towards future collaboration, aiming to achieve a carbon neutral, sustainable and diversified society through community development in harmony with people and nature.