The university city of Jyvaskyla in Central Finland boasts of being the biggest and perhaps the most popular city on the Finnish Lakeland region. Due to its reputation as a being a hot tourist spot, the Jyvaskyla airport has over the years become one of Finland’s busiest airports and there is so much you can do and enjoy in this city. Hiring a car at the airport will give you a golden opportunity of visiting both near and distant attractions in the area.

One of the best places to go near Jyvaskyla airport is the nature preservation area just near the city center. Located on the banks of river Tourujoki, Jyvaskyla is a place where you can get the best of the nature. In fact, there are six other great recreational nature paths that are found in the city. Art museums and exhibitions have also become an area of interest for many people. The Jyvaskyla Art Museum for example offers free admission on Fridays as well as the Central Finland Museum and the Craft Museum. Even if you are on a budget travel, student discounts at these galleries and museums will mean that you pay much less during your visit.

Alvar Aalto was a famous Finnish architect and there are so many buildings near Jyvaskyla airport that he designed. Some of his most famous buildings are at Alvar Aalto Museum, University main campus and the Town Theater or kaupunginteatteri which has become a hot destination for many visiting the city. With your hired car, visiting these buildings will be quite a breeze and you will be stunned and thrilled by his expertise.

Harju is a popular ridge just near the town center and a few km away from the Jyvaskyla airport. On its slopes, you will find a park which is an excellent place to go for things like picnics. There is also a water tower here as well which not only acts as the city’s observation tower but also houses a museum and a restaurant as well. There are many popular events that you can enjoy in Jyvaskyla all year round including: