Jyvaskyla

Overall Score

4

The city of South Lucule, on the shores of Lake Päijänne, is a regional, tourist and social center of Finland. A land of clean lakes, forests, and landscaped and decorated, where natures first nature coexists with high technology. The city was founded in 1837 by a decree of Emperor Nicholas I. The famous architect Aalto designed more than 12 buildings in the city of Jäväskylä. The city has a high level of professionalism in the paper industry, and has developed in the fields of information technology, energy, environmental protection, and health care. The city has an airport, a railway station, and a bus station. With its multilingual student body, the University of Southwestern is the pride of the local community. Since 1858 there has been a language school, and since 1863 there has been a school that trains teachers. Since 1914, the university, the first in France, has been open.

The town of South Lucule – a great place to relax. There are a lot of hotels, health complexes, there is a good opportunity to relax in nature. History and culture lovers can visit the Museum of Finnish National Costume, the Museum of Art, the Air Force Museum, and the Museum of the Sauna. Every year in 1951, the famous Félicité de la Félicité (called the One Thousand Lakes) takes place in Jâchâculia, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators. Not far from the center of Yväjäskylä, there is the Center Laâyâyoure» it offers skiing facilities: skiing slopes, level trails, childrens sliding fields. Fans of skiing will find something to enjoy here, as the sporting opportunities in the Yavyskulja region are varied: paddle-carting, ice fishing, dog sledding and motorcycle sledding.

The World Heritage Sites include the 1765 Pathevisa Tower, which is an exceptional example of wood architecture, and the Orravivourey Tower on Korpilahti Hill. The citys many cafes, cafeterias, and quality shops, where you can buy goods for every taste, will delight visitors to the city.

In addition to the many cafeterias and shops, there are also many places to shop.

100 USD = 95.86 EUR

Overall Score

4
  • Air quality: 52 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 140,000 people
  • GDP: $43,339 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 34 Mbps
  • Best wireless: dna
  • Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
  • Tipping: As said earlier, there’s no mandatory need to tip in Finland. You can pay the bill as it is or, if you want, you can round the bill up to the nearest convenient figure or leave a larger tip. All styles are good in Finnish culture.
  • Apartment listings: Air BnB
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best coffee 24/7: Coffee House Jyvskyl
  • Best coworking space: Pop Up Company Jyvskyl
  • Online electronics shop: Verkkokauppa
  • Best hospital: City of Jyvskyl
  • Best short-haul air carrier: AirBaltic
  • Best intl air carrier: Turkish Airlines
  • Monthly costs for expat: $1700
  • Monthly costs for family: $3700
  • Monthly costs for local: $1050
  • Meal: $10
  • Small Cola: $1.7
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $3.5


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