Four seasons, four reasons – The most captivating Lakeland nature
The Jyväskylä Region is located in the middle of the most beautiful Lakeland Finland and is part of the largest unbroken lake district in Europe. There are over 3,700 lakes shimmering in the Jyväskylä Region, of which the largest one is the Lake Päijänne, the longest lake in Finland. The waterways in the Region not only provide beautiful scenery but also opportunities for many kinds of activities, such as cruises, canoeing and kayaking along with swimming. There are also four national parks in the Jyväskylä Region: the Leivonmäki, Southern Konnevesi, Pyhä-Häkki and Salamajärvi National Parks. They all fascinate and attract with their own special features.
Five UNESCO-listed places to visit
The Jyväskylä Region is home to three of Finland’s eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Together, these offer five UNESCO-listed places to visit. Three sites from the Aalto Works ensemble, recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, are located in the Jyväskylä Region: Säynätsalo Town Hall, the Muuratsalo Experimental House and the Aalto Campus at the University of Jyväskylä. During one holiday, you can also experience the atmospheric Petäjävesi Old Church and admire the stunning views to Lake Päijänne from the Puolakka Triangulation Tower at the top of the Oravivuori hill on the Struve Geodetic Arc.
The capital of Alvar Aalto
The handprint of the internationally known and respected architect and designer Alvar Aalto is more visible in Jyväskylä than anywhere else in the world: in Jyväskylä and in the surrounding areas, there are a total of 29 significant complex of buildings plus a wooden motorboat designed by Aalto. Three of these sites form part of the Aalto Works ensemble inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The unique Aalto2 Museum Centre also offers an opportunity to explore the life and work of Alvar Aalto. Aalto’s architecture can be experienced throughout the city, whether on your own or as part of a guided tour.
Hot & cool getaway and source of well-being – Sauna Region of the World
In the Jyväskylä Region, the Sauna Region of the world, you can experience and enjoy the sauna with its gentle warmth all year round. You can explore memorable sauna moments for example in the world’s largest smoke sauna, in the Sauna Village or on the floating saunas sailing across the Lake Jyväsjärvi. The summer will be crowned by the annual Sauna Region Week, during which dozens of sauna events are arranged in the Jyväskylä Region.
Coolest place to be – iconic events & unique moments
More than 5 000 events of various sizes and themes from pop-up events to competitions at world championship level are organised yearly in the Jyväskylä Region. One of the most well-known is the Rally Finland, a FIA world championship event organised annually at the turn of July and August. In the autumn, the delightful City of Light event in Jyväskylä attracts approximately 100 000 visitors to enjoy works of light art every year. In Jyväskylä, there are also over 100 permanently illuminated sites and installations, such as bridges and public works of art along with the facades of the buildings shining magnificently in the dark autumn and winter evenings.
Best tips for your holiday in the Jyväskylä Region
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