Activities and culture

Where to go and what to do in Jyväskylä?

Places to visit & things to do in Jyväskylä region

The city of Jyväskylä and our campus offer various free time activities from museums, cinemas, nature trails, libraries, and much more. Please see the Visit Jyväskylä website for information on museums and galleries, restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, and the latest events.

Culture

Jyväskylä has a wide variety of things to offer around the year. Visit many of the museums, enjoy a theatre performance or two, go to the movies and much more. For even more cultural offerings, visit the Jyväskylä Travel Guide linked above.

Films in Finland are shown in their original language (usually in English) with Finnish and Swedish subtitles. The price of movie tickets varies from place to place. You will find the weekly programme in the local newspaper or on the cinema's website.

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, located on campus. Kino Aurora screens a wide variety of movies, including new releases of global art house films and documentaries.
, situated on campus, occasionally hosts movies as well, see their website for more information.

hosts various art exhibitions throughout the year.
, the museum’s exhibitions and events take you on a journey in time and through the many faces of crafts.
hosts various exhibitions throughout the year including the permanent exhibitions on Alvar Aalto and history of Central Finland.
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In its in the Seminarium (building S) you can explore the history of the university; from the first Finnish-speaking teacher education seminar for women to the high-quality multidisciplinary science university.
as part of the museum is located on the Harju ridge in the Vesilinna Building and it serves as a guide to Central Finland's diverse natural environment.

Remember to ask for a student discount in the museums and galleries! Free admission on Fridays to the Jyväskylä Art Museum and Craft Museum of Finland.

The variety of theatre performances on offer in the Jyväskylä region is impressive. In addition to the Municipal Theatre, more than a dozen of amateur drama companies serve audiences of all ages. There are, for example, the following theatres:

Jyväskylä Municipal Theatre,Vapaudenkatu 36, (student-priced tickets available)
Huoneteatteri,Sammonkatu 4
Jyväskylän kansannäyttämö(Ullakkoteatteri); Vehkakatu 1
Jyväskylä University Student Theatre,Student Union Building, Keskussairaalantie 2
AdAstra,Koskenharjuntie 8

The student prices in theatres vary. Usually pereformances are in Finnish. Do not hesitate to ask for a discount and always take your student card with you. For information on current programmes, see the local newspapers, advertisements, and websites.

Sports

The university offers students many different sports opportunities to support the student's well-being. Try fun, new sports, or work out at the gym for a student-friendly price!

uMove, or Jyväskylä's university sports, offers Jyväskylä's most comprehensive set of sports services and classes at an affordable price. You can choose the ones you like best from among almost a hundred different classes and sports. You can also test Jyväskylä's nature trails or get to know Jyväskylä's versatile sports venues.

Student organizations

Erasmus Student Network

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) arranges a variety of free time activities and trips for international students (not only Erasmus students). To find out more about their activities, please visit their website.

IDESCO

International Degree Student Community of Jyväskylä (IDESCO) is an international degree student community of Jyväskylä, Finland and is open for all the students, both Finnish and international, who are studying in an International MA degree programme or doing a PhD at the Ģ��ֱ��.

Subject associations

Subject associations are for students who share a particular subject as a major. The associations organize various free time activities ranging from cultural events to parties and sports events for students part of the association.

Libraries

Jyväskylä has two libraries with extensive collections in Finnish and other languages, the University Main Library and the main City Library. In addition, some museums have literature in their own fields. You can use your student card as a library card in the University Main Library. In order to borrow books from the City & Kortepohja libraries, you will need to apply for a library card (bring your ID).

Church and religious life

The majority of Finns are Lutherans. The Evangelical Lutheran Jyväskylä Parish consists of nine areal congregations and has altogether 17 churches in Jyväskylä. The main Church is Taulumäki Church (Lohikoskentie 2), in which Finnish Sunday Services are held every Sunday at 6 pm. Jyväskylä Town Church is located in the Church Park at Kauppakatu and has its Finnish Services every Sunday at 10 am.

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The Orthodox Church of Resurrection is situated at Rajakatu 39, next to the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.
There is a multi-faith prayer room in building I on the main campus. This room is open to anyone and is meant to be used for silent meditation or prayer.

More churches & religious communities

Saint Olaf's Roman Catholic Church, Yrjönkatu 36
Mormon Church (Myöhempien aikojen pyhien Jeesuksen Kristuksen kirkko), Sammonkatu 9, tel. (+358) 014 615 274 (not on weekdays)
(Vapaaseurakunta), Puutarhakatu 16
Adventist Church (Adventtikirkko), Ilmarisenkatu 18
(Helluntaiseurakunta), Lyseonkatu 3
Jyväskylä City Church (Jyväskylän Cityseurakunta), Kauppakatu 1
Islamic Community of Central Finland, Jyväskylä Mosque, Vaasankatu 4 a

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