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Things to Do  

The University campus

The University campus, Jyväskylä

 kirahvi Says:  The main campus of the university located on Seminaarinmäki is a place worth checking out. There are many buildings by the famous architect Alvar Aalto, as well as by a couple of other renowned architects. The campus is also a botanical garden, and you can often find trees... 

University of Jyväskylä

University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä

 Gili_S Says:  Well, it is not exactly a tourist site but the University of Jyväskylä nice buildings located just by the lake of Jyväsjärvi, which is making it one of the most beautiful universities here :-) 

Hotels  

Scandic Hotel

 1 Review and 31 Opinions  As usual also here I did stay at the Scandic hotel networks. Nice rooms, good locations, free to use... 

Sokos Jyvashovi Hotel

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  The hotel is very typical Finnish hotel.It has been renovated lately.Rooms were big enough,and... 

Restaurants  

Rosso: Where I had my first pizza ever :D

Rosso: Where I had my first pizza ever :D, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  Rosso is a big chain owned by same company, witch owns Finnish biggest grocery store chain S-markets and Sokos-hotels.I don´t usually go to theses chain restaurants anymore, but when I was a student, there was hardly any other kinds of reasonable priced restaurants at... 

Shalimar: Indian food

Shalimar: Indian food, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  This place was new (haven´t been here when I lived next to Jyväskylä) and we love Indian, so we choosed to try it.My husband liked his food a lot. I think mine tasted too much like it wouldn´t have done by themselves from beginning. Like made from some half ready sauce. Not... 

the Old Brick´s Inn: Best pub in town when I was a student

the Old Brick´s Inn: Best pub in town when I was a student, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  If we go to Jyväskylä and want a beer at night,this is the place to go.It was here allready when I was a student at the begining of 1990´s and this was the place to go at friday.Also there was place called"Zeppelin",but sadly some jurks ruined it,and it had to be closed... 

Nightlife  

Sohwi: Popular for students since 1968!

Sohwi: Popular for students since 1968!, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  I´m not actually sure, should I put this at restaurants or nightlife. But even if I have eaten here once ( I think it was minute steak and fries, quite simple, nothing wrong) I think this is more as a bar. This is also very popular with studenst. Actually I´m not sure did I... 

Vakiopaine: Art-students and bohemian people

Vakiopaine: Art-students and bohemian people, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  This is strange little bar. When I was studing arts and handgrafts near Jyväskylä, this was very popular for art-students. I haven´t been here for years, but I doubt it would have changed a lot.They did have some small, not so famous bands playing and they had allways some... 

Parnell´s: Irish pub

Parnell´s: Irish pub, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  There are two Parnell´s at Jyväskylä,and I´ve visited both of them.This one at Väinönkatu was last time.They had very friendly service,and place was nice.It was quite quiet at 22.00 o´clock at saturday,witch was strange.When we were at that another one at Kirkkopuisto,it was... 

Transportation  

Flying to Jyväskylä? Bus transport to/from centre

Flying to Jyväskylä? Bus transport to/from centre, Jyväskylä

 Vesanto Says:  Jyväskylä has a small mainly domestic airport in Tikkakoski, some 20 km from the centre. The biggest international airport is situated in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. From there there are 4 regular flights daily to Jyväskylä (2010). The flight from Helsinki to Jyväskylä... 

The local way of getting around

The local way of getting around, Jyväskylä

 kirahvi Says:  The best way to get around the city is definitely by bike. There are good bike routes in all parts of the city, and because the city is small the distances aren't too bad either. The bus tarifs are way through the roof, so especially during the academic year you can't help... 

Shopping  

The shopping in the centre of Jyväskylä

The shopping in the centre of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä

 Vesanto Says:  The centre of the the town of Jyvaskyla is surprisingly small - most of the shops, bars and restaurants are situated along the Kauppakatu Street (+ 1 block up and down along the side streets). This core is the area of the pedestrian district (Kauppakatu is partly closed for... 

Levykauppa Äx: Good value of cd:s

Levykauppa Äx: Good value of cd:s, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  I think they have one of best selections of all kinds of cd:s.Too bad they are not at Tampere.They also see band-t-shirts.You can also buy on-line. CD:s :D Less than at most cg-shops. 

Forum: Like another Jyväskeskus

Forum: Like another Jyväskeskus, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  This is like another Jyväskeskus-they are propably by same owner,because the web-pages are also alike.This is on the other side of street,facing Jyväskeskus.They have little more shoes (Mekka,Bianco,Aleksi 13), bags (Mini-laukku,Aleksi 13),make ups (Yves Rocher,Kicks).But... 

Jyväskeskus-shopping center: Typical clothes

Jyväskeskus-shopping center: Typical clothes, Jyväskylä

 Turska Says:  It´s a typical Finnish shopping-center with H&M,Seppälä;KappAhl,Jack and Jones etc.Also Mac Donalds and Submarine (lot like Subway)You can see the shops here:http://www.jyvaskeskus.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=575&VID=default&SID=479033992385505&S=1&C=24179 Clothes... 

Local Customs  

Kauppakatu Approbatur in October

Kauppakatu Approbatur in October, Jyväskylä

 Vesanto Says:  Jyväskylä is a university town. In the autumn the students organize a boozing event called "The Kauppakatu Approbatur". Kauppakatu Street is the main street in town and has quite a few restaurants and bars, too. During the event the students get points of each beer they... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Husky safari

Husky safari, Jyväskylä

 Gili_S Says:  If you visit in the winter, find a place to go on a husky safari, it is great experience & fun in such beautiful place. 

The national park of Leivonmäki

The national park of Leivonmäki, Jyväskylä

 Gili_S Says:  The national park of Leivonmäki is situated to the south of Jyväskylä, you can hike in the forest and enjoy the beautiful nature there as well as swim in the lake. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Rally Finland

Rally Finland, Jyväskylä

 GuntherHK Says:  This rally is biggest public event in Scandinavia. It is estimated that number of spectators is about 200 000. World´s fastest rally is held annually in Jyväskylä since 1951. Winner´s average speed in competition has been ~120 km/h in latest years.In local radio station you... 

Favorites  

Official site and links

Official site and links, Jyväskylä

 Gili_S Says:  Jyväskylä city official siteMapCounty 

The city on Jyväskylä

The city on Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä

 Gili_S Says:  The city on Jyväskylä located 300 km north of Helsinki. It is somehow a typical urban-rural metropolitan in Finland, city centre, train station, lake, university and of course, great nature around. Just visiting Jyväskylä for tourism only is not really necessary, but the... 

The Place

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 Hometown - Jyväskylä is my hometown, the place I know inside and out. It's the place I love despite its occasional drawbacks, such as the Neste Rally every August, that brings thousands of drunk and badly... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is there a free parking in Jyvaskyla (not far from the city center) where I can leave a car for a night? Thanks in advance for... 

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A: Of course, Jyväskylä is not so big. It's also depends where actually you need to leave your car, at the hotel I stayed it was for free, I think it is only cost till 18:00... 

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Top Jyväskylä Writers

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Jyväskylä

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 Jyväskylä is medium size Finnish city in the middle of Finland. It is regional town, university and business center of that region. It is a good place where from here you can go and explore the... 

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Town of students

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 We lived 100km from Jyväskylä,and I studied later in Petäjävesi,witch was veru close here.We spent a lot of time in Jyväskylä,but I don´t go there often anymore-just wanted to add something about it... 

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The lovely city of Jyväskylä

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 I have only visited the city two times, a few of my very dear friends lives here. It's a shame I hardly ever have the time to come here, I think Jyväskylä is a wonderful city and I could easily... 

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Hometown

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 Jyväskylä is my hometown, the place I know inside and out. It's the place I love despite its occasional drawbacks, such as the Neste Rally every August, that brings thousands of drunk and badly... 

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Jyväskylä

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 I've lived in Jyväskylä for almost eight years. It's one of the numerous Finnish towns that are regarded as a "summer city", meaning that one should only visit them during summer. It's certainly true... 

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