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Independence Day 6.12. Linkki public transport

Linkki public transport will run on Friday 6.12.2024, Independence Day, according to the Sunday timetable.

 Linkki VIP buses will not run on 6.12.

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public transport
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Suomen lippu liehuu tuulessa. Image Kristiina Pentikäinen

In 2025, the Jyväskylä Art Museum’s exhibitions open doors to worlds of stories and dreaming

The year 2025 at Jyväskylä Art Museum invites visitors to explore both beloved classics and contemporary themes in art. The exhibitions showcase dearest art treasures from homes across Central Finland and the stories behind them, contemplate new ways of coexisting with nature, and immerse audiences in the possibilities of dreaming.

Art from Home exhibition features, for the first time, cherished art treasures from the homes of Central Finland.

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Vanha maalaus rannalla istuvasta nuoresta naisesta katselemassa merelle. Image Pekka Helin

Jyväskylä's study opportunities and universities presented in Studia

Jyväskylä will present itself to future applicants at the Studia fair in Helsinki on Tuesday 26.11. and Wednesday 27.11.

The Jyväskylä joint section includes the University of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

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study
studying
student
student city
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Ihmiset kiipeilevät Jyväskylä-kirjaimilla talvella. Image Tero Takalo-Eskola

Kuntien imago 2024 survey: Jyväskylä ranked second overall among Finnish cities with over 100,000 inhabitants

The City of Jyväskylä has achieved the second place in overall impression among cities with over 100,000 inhabitants in the 2024 Kuntien imago survey conducted by Taloustutkimus. The study evaluates the performance of municipalities as perceived by companies and business decision-makers. Jyväskylä's most notable improvements were in the categories of business-friendliness and cooperation between the city and companies. Additionally, the city made significant progress in promoting international expertise and labor immigration compared to the previous year. Overall, Jyväskylä's business image ranks as above average. In the study, Jyväskylä achieved a general score of 7.61, exceeding the national average of 7.44.
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Christmas in Jyväskylä opens at Kompassi on Saturday 23 November - Christmas bingo starts already at 10 o'clock

The traditional Jyväskylä Christmas opening will take place in Jyväskylä's walking center, Kirkkopuisto and Toivola's Vanha Piha on Saturday 23 November 2024. This year, the program in the center starts at 10 a.m. and there are fun things to do all day long. At Kompassi, children can enjoy the free carousel and win prizes by participating in the Christmas bingo.

Christmas opening day starts with Christmas bingo, where children and why not adults too get to complete bingo card tasks around the city center.

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Tonttuja ja joulupukki Jyväskylä-kirjaimilla. Image Jiri Halttunen

Virtuoso Guest Soloists, Queen’s Rock Classics, and the Nature of Lapland Featured in Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s Spring Season

The spring opening concert kicks off under the baton of conductor Olli Mustonen, who will lead the Finnish premiere of his own flute concerto. The Sadunkertoja (Storyteller) piece will be performed by Danish flutist Janne Thomsen.

In January, the celebrated pianist Mackenzie Melemed, beloved by Finnish audiences, will be featured as a soloist performing Rober

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Olli Mustonen ja Janne Thomsen.

New Vehkakatu 1 bus stop in Savela now in use

A new bus stop has been completed at Laajavuorentie in Jyväskylä and is in use from 5.11.2024.

The bus stop is located on Laajavuorentie, near the Savela S-market, and is called Vehkakatu 1
 

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public transport
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karttakuva Vehkakatu 1 -pysäkin sijainnista. Image Jyväskylän seudun joukkoliikenne

Supplementary application for teaching in English at Viitaniemi School 24.10.-8.11.2024

Sixth-graders have the opportunity to apply for English-language education at Viitaniemi School in the supplementary application process during 24.10.-8.11.2024.

Guardians of sixth-graders will receive on 24.10. Wilma message with more detailed instructions on application practices and selection criteria.

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teaching in English
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oppilaita lattialla istumassa kirjoja lukemassa. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen

The supplementary application period for music classes at Kilpinen comprehensive school is 24.10.-8.11.2024

Pupils in basic education in Jyväskylä have the opportunity to apply for music classroom teaching at Kilpinen comprehensive school in the supplementary application process during 24.10.-8.11.2024.

Current seventh- and eighth-graders have the opportunity to transfer to music classroom instruction flexibly in the middle of the current school ye

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basic education
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Kitaroita seinällä. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen

Future pupils will register for teaching in English, Jyväskylä Steiner School and Jyväskylä Christian School 24.10.-8.11.2024

In Jyväskylä, the registration times and practices for teaching groups in basic education for the academic year 2025–2026 have been reformed. What is new is that registration for the first class is divided into two parts.

During 24.10.-8.11.2024, pupils will register for the first grade in Kortepohja School in English, as well as in Jyväskylä Steinerschool and Jyväsk

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first class
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Nalle roikkuu pinkissä repussa. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen