Aila’s guidebook
Skiing center
Nice place for a family to go for down-hill skiing.
7 locals recommend
The ski resort Riihivuori - Riihivuori Ski Resort
313 RiihivuorentieNice place for a family to go for down-hill skiing.
Laajavuori skiing center in Jyväskylä.
13 locals recommend
Laajis - Laajavuoren hiihtokeskus ja seikkailupuisto
15 LaajavuorentieLaajavuori skiing center in Jyväskylä.
Himos Ski Resort
11 LänsikeskuksentieHimos Skiing Center in Jämsä.
Neighborhoods
Muurame
Beautiful village, nice jogging paths and hiking routes just next door.
Jyväskylä is the sports capital of Finland. You can participate in sports or just go and watch ice hockey, floorball, football, basketball or track&field. There are also multiple natural sport locations both in winter and summer.
21 locals recommend
Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä is the sports capital of Finland. You can participate in sports or just go and watch ice hockey, floorball, football, basketball or track&field. There are also multiple natural sport locations both in winter and summer.
Sightseeing
Keski-suomen Museo
7 Alvar Aallon katuMuseum of central Finland offers exhibitions all year round.
Jyväskylä Harbor is nice area in summer. You can go there for coffee or have a dinner and drink in one of the restaurant ships. If you wish to experience the lake view, take a day cruise.
29 locals recommend
Jyväskylä Harbour
8 SatamakatuJyväskylä Harbor is nice area in summer. You can go there for coffee or have a dinner and drink in one of the restaurant ships. If you wish to experience the lake view, take a day cruise.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Best way to get around is car.
Follow the traffic lights, no turning right on red. Traffic is peaceful in Finland and it is safe to drive.
Customs and culture
Tips are included in prices in restaurants.
There are multiple nice restaurants in Jyväskylä. Some of them cheap and some a bit more expensive.