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 :-)
1 Review and 14 Opinions The hotel is very typical Finnish hotel.It has been renovated lately.Rooms were big enough,and...
the Old Brick´s Inn: Best pub in town when I was a student
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...
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...
The local way of getting around
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...
Jyväskeskus-shopping center: Typical clothes
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...
Kauppakatu Approbatur in October
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...
The national park of Leivonmäki
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.
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...
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...
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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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