Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Central Finland
4.5Petäjävesi Old Church(55 reviews) - 3rd UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
This church is carved by Finnish peasants between 1763 and 1765 and was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1994 as an example of the long architectural tradition of wooden churches in the Nordic countries. The church is open for visitors during the summer time and the there is an entrance fee of 7 euros to get in (small discounts for students and senior citizens). If you decide to visit this church I suggest that you also stop by the graveyard and spend some time there. When we visited the church there was a guide around from whom you could ask questions. The church has its' own website telling the story of this unique church and can be found with address petajavesioldchurch dot fi.See more..
4.0Saynatsalo Town Hall(19 reviews) - Aalto's functional architectur Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the most significant works of architect Alvar Aalto, who has an internationally renowned position in the history of modern architecture. Aalto himself fell in love with Säynätsalo and named the islands as the Tahiti of Lake Päijänne. Tavolo Bianco is the company taking care of Tourists' services onsite.See more..
4.5University of Jyvaskyla(17 reviews) - The second largest university in Finland Points of Interest & Landmarks • Universities & Schools
Jyväskylä University has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking Teacher Seminary, which was founded in 1863. There are three campuses: the Main Campus area in the city center as well as Mattilanniemi and Ylistönrinne Campuses on opposite shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi. Several buildings in the main campus area were designed by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The university has 15,000 students and if counting the adult education students, 40,000 students in total. The university offers a wide range of study programs. Natural Sciences, Human Sciences, Sports and Health Sciences, as well as Teacher education, are the university's areas of special expertise. For a tourist, there is a University Museum, founded in 1900. It has two sections: The Cultural History Section and The Natural History Museum. The latter one is located under the Vesilinna water tower.See more..
5.0Höyry Galleria(7 reviews) - Worth a visit / Vierailun arvoinen Points of Interest & Landmarks
Wonderful gallery with changing exhibits in beatiful surroundings. Emalipuu shop has quality handicraft and art, and you can find one of the artists behind the counter. Have found a lot of cherished art from here. / upes galleria vaihtuvin näyttelyin kauniissa ympäristössä. Emalipuu-kaupassa on laadukasta käsityötä ja taidetta ja voit löytää yhden taiteilijan kassatiskin takaa. Olen löytänyt monta rakasta taideteosta täältä. See more..
4.5Toivakan kirkko(4 reviews) - Church like no other - worth to visit Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
At the time in 1970s the Toivakka church's ceiling paintings were scandal and even the vicar Vironmäki resigned because he did not want to preach under the paintings. It is the style - pop culture / pop art - where Jesus is like hippie and the angels are like fashion model, vampire, gypsy, Chinese and Egyptian just to mention few. The contrast is so huge with the church itself (built in 1882). Paintings are made by local artist Pellervo Lukumies whose father was Toivakka's long time vicar Kalle Lukumies. Paintings painted by Lukumies replaced the old ones, which were painted according to Alvar Aalto's plan in 1920s..... It is said that the church just wanted renovation of the old ones (angels and apostles), but artist Lukumies thought differently. There is lot of humour in these paintings but artist also had a message which is more than topical even today (actually always) "there is room for everyone in heaven"See more..
3.5Jyvaskyla City Hall(3 reviews) - Beautiful building Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
When the City Hall was completed in 1899, it was a prominent Renaissance Revival style building in a town of wooden houses. The field between the red-brick City Church and the City Hall served as a marketplace until 1931. Today, the City Council has its meetings in the Great Hall on the first floor. Sometimes there are guided tours where you can see the interiors.See more..
4.0Neron Portaat(2 reviews) - Wonderful view from the top Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
If you take the trouble to climb up the hill to Harju, there are beautiful views to reward you. Especially from the top of the stairs, where you have a direct view all the way down to the lake. The steps on both sides of the steep hill are popular with step runners.See more..
3.0Kotiseutumuseo(1 review) - Pieniä museoita siellä täällä Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Kesällä saattaa sattua tai törmätä museoon vahingossakin. Kotiseutumuseoita ovat yksityiset ylläpitäneet, esineitä keränneet ja niitä sekä tavaroita että museoita on paljon. Vilppulan sataman lähellä on pieni kotiseutu- ja koulumuseo. Nostalgisia tavaroita, historiaa ja tarinoita. Vapaaehtoinen maksu. Hyvä kahvi ja tuore pulla.See more..
4.0Karoliinan Portaat(1 review) - Nice to visit when you’re nearby Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
Karoliina’s steps are nice to visit when you are in the region of Viitasaari. There’s a nice nature trail towards the steps and another trail around it if the steps are too steep or slippery. During June / July it might have a lot of mosquitos bothering you, which is common in Finland during this time of year. The steps are pretty impressive to see as they are a natural occurance. See more..
