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Traffic in the area
Traffic on the Hippos site
The Hippos Center construction site is expanding. Through traffic along Hipposraitti has been removed, as has pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Hipposraitti to the sports facilities in the sports park. Pedestrians and cyclists are directed to use other routes.
Access via the route between LähiTapiola Arena and the construction site is only permitted for those visiting the property.
Traffic in other areas of Hippos
Alva-Yhtiöt Oy's district heating construction site at the end of Pitkäkatu closes both the parking area (sand parking area) at the end of the street and the pedestrian and bicycle connection between AaltoAlvari and Keskussairaalantie. A temporary route for pedestrians and cyclists runs through the university's Seminaarinmäki campus.
The district heating construction site on Rautpohjankatu is nearing completion. The Rautpohja 1 public transport stop, which has been closed during the construction period, will reopen in week 4. The pedestrian and bicycle path will be partially opened in week 4 to allow access to the stop.
Parking
Parking areas can be found on both sides of Kalle Rutanen's path in Hippos, as well as in the parking areas between Hipposhalli and Rautpohjankatu and between Hipposhalli and Köyhälammi. These parking areas are four-hour parking spaces. In addition, paid parking spaces are available at the AaltoAlvari parking deck and parking garage.
The parking areas in the Hippos sports park area have switched to four-hour parking. Parking restrictions apply every day of the week, 24 hours a day.
Parking spaces for people with disabilities are located
- In front of the B1 entrance to the multi-purpose building
- Next to Hipposhalli on the Köhälammi side of the hall
- In the parking area between Hipposhalli and Rautpohjankatu
- In the LähiTapiola Arena parking area
Drop-off traffic
The drop-off point for Hippos Sports Park is located in front of Hipposhalli on the Köyhälampi side of the hall. The drop-off point is intended for dropping off and picking up users of the sports facilities and spectators arriving for matches and events in the area.
Hippos has well provided public transport services
Parking facilities in the area are limited, so using public transport is recommended. There are about ten Linkki public transport lines operating on Rautpohjankatu. Some lines also have individual services running through Hippos.
On weekdays, Hippos is served by up to 20 buses per hour. Public transport operates in the area on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., and on Sundays from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. When arriving at Hippos from the city center, the closest stops are Jäähalli 2 and Rautpohja 2 on Rautpohjankatu. When traveling from Hippos to the city center, the closest stops are Rautpohja 1 and Jäähalli 1.
The area can also be reached by bus lines running along Voionmaankatu: Hippos is about a 300-meter walk from the Syrjälä 1 and Syrjälä 2 stops. Several bus routes run along Keskussairaalantie, and Hippos is about a 500-meter walk from the Yliopisto 1 and Yliopisto 2 stops.
Bus stops in the Hippos area:
Up-to-date timetables, routes, and stops for Linkki public transport can be found in the route guide: Route guide
Ticket and price information is available on the Linkki website.
Linkki VIP service
Jyväskylä's Linkki VIP service bus number 3 also provides transport to services in the Hippos area, such as the swimming pool, on weekdays from around 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transport must be booked in advance by calling the driver. The service is open to everyone, but it is designed especially for the needs of the elderly and people with reduced mobility.
More information about the Linkki VIP service (in Finnish)