Picture: Keijo Penttinen (Visit Jyväskylä Region)
Welcome to Jyväskylä, the capital of Alvar Aalto and the Athens of Finland! Jyväskylä is the seventh largest city in Finland and it offers things to see and do all year round. In the heart of Central Finland, in Jyväskylä, you can experience all four seasons and the temperature can change from +30 degrees in summer to -30 degrees in winter.
Hotel Alba is located on the shore of Lake Jyväsjärvi – within walking distance of the city center services. Staying at a hotel Alba You can enjoy beautiful scenery, the change of seasons and peace without the hustle and bustle of the city center. All destinations in this article are within walking distance from the hotel.
Rantaraitti – the most popular jogging trail in the city
Picture: Atacan Ergin (Visit Jyväskylä Region)
There is a route in front of Hotel Alba that goes around Lake Jyväsjärvi. Route is called Rantaraitti and is the most popular jogging trail in the city. Rantaraitti offers a piece of nature in the middle of the city and it’s a great way to get to know the nature of central Finland. Along the route there is a bird tower, many beaches, outdoor gyms and the port of Jyväskylä. During the winter, you can also skate around Jyväsjärvi. You can go ice skating from the port of Jyväskylä or from Hotel Alba’s own pier. In summer you can borrow a bicycle from the hotel Alba’s reception and cycle around the lake. Rantaraitti route leghts are 1,5km, 5km and 12km.
Toivola Old Courtyard – an atmospheric place that offers a piece of history
Toivola’s old yard is a rare piece of Jyväskylä’s old wooden town and it’s located one kilometer from Hotel Alba. In Toivola’s old courtyard, you can have a coffee, dine and visit various boutiques and museum. You can find more information about Toivola’s old yard here
Aalto2 museum center – get to know Alvar Aalto and his work
Picture: Tero Takalo-Eskola (Visit Jyväskylä Region)
Aalto2 is a museum center that opened in the spring of 2023, where you can get to know Aalto’s work and life. The museum center is located just a five-minute walk from Hotel Alba. Hotel Alba offers also Aalto2 accommodation package, which includes access to the museum center. Read more about the accommondation package here. More about Aalto2 museum center, click here.
Finnish sauna – important part of Finnish culture
In Finland saunas are used – a lot. The traditional sauna day is Saturday, but the sauna at Hotel Alba is warm every day. The sauna department has been renovated in the spring of 2023 so we really recommend getting to know Finnish sauna in our hotel. Get a real experience and combine a sauna with a dip in Jyväsjärvi from our hotel own pier! Room price includes customer sauna, please check sauna opening times of the day from reception.
