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Jyväskylä city overview
Jyväskylä is a city in Finland shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forAlvar Aalto Museum, Harju Ridge, Lutakko harbour, Lake Jyvasjarvi
RegionFinlandFinland
Time zoneEurope/Helsinkilocal time
Founded1506historical origin
City history
During the 21st century Jyväskylä has grown fast – by over 1,000 inhabitants every year.
However, the name Jyväsjoki was registered in 1506 for the region's first known resident, Heikki Ihanninpoika Jyväsjoki.
According to the oldest available taxation documents (maakirja), there were seven estates on the Jyväskylä region in 1539.
A shorter form of the name, Jyväs (written Jyuexe) was mentioned slightly earlier in 1565 and again (this time written Jyues) in 1570.
The oldest estate in Jyväskylä continuously held by the same family is the estate of Lahti, which emerged when the estate of Mattila was split between two brothers in 1600.
The City of Jyväskylä was founded on 22 March 1837, when Emperor of Russia and Grand Duke of Finland, Nicholas I of Russia, signed the charter of the city and the infrastructure was essentially.
The first three Finnish-speaking schools in the world were founded in Jyväskylä, the lycée in 1858, the teachers’ college in 1863, and the girls’ school in 1864.
Säynätsalo was consolidated with Jyväskylä in 1993, and Jyväskylän maalaiskunta and Korpilahti, for their part, on January 1, 2009.
In the early 20th century, the town expanded several times.
His house was located at the mouth of the Äijälänjoki River, which in Fredrikson's opinion also supports the Syväsjoki theory.
In the Jyväskylä region, there are archeological findings from the Stone Age.
The history of the Lahti family and estate have had a significant impact on the development of Jyväskylä region.
The original town was built between Lake Jyväsjärvi (which is connected to Lake Päijänne) and the Jyväskylä ridge (Harju), and consisted of most of the current grid-style city centre.
Most of today's Jyväskylä was built after the Continuation War, when evacuees from ceded territories were settled in the city, and housing was badly needed.
Worth seeing
Alvar Aalto Museum
Alvar Aalto Museum is a practical Jyväskylä planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Harju Ridge
Harju Ridge is a practical Jyväskylä planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Lutakko harbour
Lutakko harbour is a practical Jyväskylä planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Lake Jyvasjarvi
Lake Jyvasjarvi is a practical Jyväskylä planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Saynatsalo Town Hall
Saynatsalo Town Hall is a practical Jyväskylä planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Rally Finland roads
Rally Finland roads is a practical Jyväskylä planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Rental cars
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Transport notes
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