Green Loop - Central park of Jyväskylä
Green Loop (Kehä Vihreä in finnish) is a network of green and recreational areas surrounding the center of Jyväskylä, bringing nature, art, and culture closer to city residents. This ring-shaped chain of parks offers a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activities, hiking, and experiencing urban nature.
Explore the green canyon of the Tourujoki Valley, the art of Sepänpuisto Park, the historic architecture of Seminaarinmäki and the urban environment of Kangas.
Explore and enjoy Green Loop with the help of a mobile map
With the Citynomadi mobile map, you can find destinations and get additional information about them. You can use the map with your browser, and descriptions are available in both Finnish and English. Paper maps are available from the Jyväskylä Tourist Office.
Green Loop revitalizes
The greenery of nature and quiet places promote well-being. At Green Loop, you can retreat to a peaceful environment to relax with a good book or just be at peace.
You can even take a moment to do some yoga along the Green Loop route.
Sit down and listen to nature.
Green Loop is an experiential place
Art brings new dimensions to Green Loop. Six different art trails invite visitors to explore the environment with different senses and emotions. The art concept creates experiences and enriches the landscape.
Art in Sepänpuisto Park.
Art in Lutakko Park.
Green Loop is active
Green Loop offers a 10-kilometer route for walking and exercise. Along the way, you will find playgrounds, cultural attractions, and sports facilities – in other words, things to do for all ages.
There are playgrounds along Green Loop.
Green Loop is partly painted in bright colors.
There are many different attractions for culture lovers. Pop into the Aalto2 museum or explore five nationally significant cultural environments: Seminaarinmäki, Seminaarinrinne, Harju, Taulumäki, and Viitaniemi.
University of Jyväskylä in Seminaarinmäki.
Sports facilities can be found especially in Hippos and at the Viitaniemi beach, but the outdoor gyms in Harju and Rantaraitti are also popular destinations for many fitness enthusiasts. Get your heart rate up on the fitness stairs, build muscle strength at the outdoor gym, or play ball games at Viitaniemi beach. All this is free of charge!
Concept Plan of the Green Loop
The development of Green Loop is based on the concept plan, which was approved by the Board of Urban Planning and City Infrastructure in 2017.
Further information:
Leena Buller, landscape architect
tel. +358 40 530 2803
[email protected]