Visit the City of Light event
For those travelling to the City of Light from near and far, we have prepared guidelines and tips for accommodation, transport, dining and other activities, in cooperation with Visit Jyväskylä Region. Check out the many opportunities in the Jyväskylä region on this page!
Arrival in Jyväskylä
You can arrive in Jyväskylä by train, bus, car, plane, or even by water. Visit Jyväskylä Region has put together detailed instructions for arrival in Jyväskylä. You can browse their website to choose the best way for your arrival in the City of Light.
Photo by Julia Kivelä / Visit Jyväskylä Region
Getting around in Jyväskylä
The city centre of Jyväskylä is compact and it’s easy to get from one place to another on foot there. Jyväskylä is also known as a cycling city. Local transport makes it easy to get to the surrounding areas. You can find out more about getting around in Jyväskylä on Visit Jyväskylä Region's webpage about Moving around.
The local transportation company Linkki offers free bus rides for the first three days of the event from 29 September to 1 October at 18-24.
Accommodation
The light event takes place in the evening, so those coming from further away should consider staying the night in Jyväskylä or elsewhere in Central Finland. The region offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets, from a cottage to a luxury hotel, and for more detailed options, check out Visit Jyväskylä Region's accommodation guide.
Photo by Julia Kivelä / Visit Jyväskylä Region
Restaurants and cafés
The Jyväskylä region has a wide range of cosy cafés and restaurants, even for an acquired taste. Visit Jyväskylä Region has put together a list of dining options in the area on their restaurant page, where you can find the right place for your situation.
Photo by Julia Kivelä / Visit Jyväskylä Region
Attractions in the Jyväskylä area
Jyväskylä is the City of Light all year round, and as the night gets dark, it's well worth to visit the permanent lighting sites – which there are more than a hundred in Jyväskylä already. The area is also famous for Alvar Aalto's architecture sites and stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the old church in Petäjävesi. If possible, we encourage you to stay a bit longer in Jyväskylä and visit the most popular attractions.
Photo by Visit Jyväskylä Region
Spend your autumn break in Central Finland
After the City of Light event, it's worth staying in Central Finland for the autumn break if possible. The Finnish Lakeland’s landscapes are at their best in autumn colours, and Jyväskylä has plenty to do for a relaxed city break. Plan your autumn break with help of Visit Jyväskylä Region’s webpage (in Finnish only)!
What else is happening in Jyväskylä?
Jyväskylä is a vibrant event city, with plenty to see and do for everyone. If the City of Light event sparked your interest in events in Central Finland, check out the current events on the Visit Jyväskylä Region event compilation.
Photo by Visit Jyväskylä Region
The event is made possible by our deLIGHTful sponsors:
