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Local transportation by buses
The green "Linkki" buses take care of the local transportation in Jyväskylä. Public transportation of Jyväskylä region is organized by the City of Jyväskylä. Linkki public transportation web pages can be found at linkki.jyvaskyla.fi
See the map and timetables: Local traffic Trip Planner for Jyväskylä and the booklet for the bus timetables.
Many people in Jyväskylä use a bicycle, especially during the summer. Special cycle paths must be followed when cycling and if there is no cycle path, the cyclist must use the roadway. Cycling is prohibited on the pavement unless there is a road sign showing it is also a cycle path.
Jyväskylä’s cycle routes are marked on the Cycle Route-map. You can get Cycle Route-maps from Jyväskylä Region Tourist Office for free.
The City of Jyväskylä annually sells or leases approximately 80 plots for single-family houses. New plots are usually handed out in the spring and autumn. Otherwise, available plots may be applied for on a monthly basis. As a rule, a separate application form is used for applying for city lots. The city also sells lots on the basis of competitive tendering.
The City of Jyväskylä offers companies an abundant but varying range of corporate lots next to the best traffic connections.
Jyväskylä is safe and pleasant to live in. It is cosy and international, youthful and innovative at the same time. Thanks to the short distances and the lively urban centre, all the services, shops, schools and work are close at hand.The close proximity of nature with lakes, forests and attractive parks characterizes the city.
Employees of the City of Jyväskylä are offered an annual opportunity to apply for a 1 to 3 month period of training and work abroad. Through the international training program, Jyväskylä city employees can improve their international competence and obtain new skills and ideas for their work from abroad. Simultaneously, employees from abroad will have a reciprocal opportunity to work for the City of Jyväskylä.
City of Jyväskylä participates in international networks in order to find partners for international projects and to exchange information and best practices between experts.
Examples of international networks:
Postal address: City of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 193, FIN-40101 Jyväskylä
Visiting address: Vapaudenkatu 32, 40100 Jyväskylä
E-mails: [email protected]
City Administration
Ms. Satu Heikkinen, International Relations Manager, tel: +358 503255110
Ms. Elli Räsänen, Development Specialist, tel. +358 40 778 6200
Ms. Jaana Ruponen, Marketing Manager, tel. +358 503446496
Economic development
The city of Jyväskylä promotes the international activity of the region in several ways in cooperation with business life, educational institutions and organisations. International cooperation is systematic and goal-oriented work in order to develop the city and its personnel. An integral part is the acceptance of cultural diversity in the city.
Jyväskylä is the 3rd most popular city to move to in Finland, particularly for families with children, and has the 4th best city image in Finland overall. Jyväskylä is one of the fastest growing cities in Finland, current population being 143 000. During 2000-2014 population growth was 20 000 residents.
