Social Programme for Jyväskylä Summer School
Jyväskylä is situated in the heart of the beautiful Finnish lake district. Central Finland’s varied nature is present all around the city and attracts people with different interests all year round. The Jyväskylä region includes four national parks and plenty of well-marked nature trails. The beauty of the Lakeland Region's nature is easily accessible, even in the greenery of the city center and the University campuses.
In addition to the social programme of the Summer School, there are a lot of happenings in Jyväskylä. Go and see museums, join guided tours, explore Alvar Aalto’s architecture, visit a Finnish baseball game or enjoy music provided in many summer events. You may also enjoy the summer by having a picnic in a park, playing outdoor games on fields or swimming in the lakes.
Visit the Seminaarinmäki campus
In April 2022, The European Commission awarded the European Heritage Label to the JYU Seminaarinmäki campus. This represents the first European Heritage Label in Finland. The Seminaarinmäki campus includes buildings from the late 19th century until the present day and the architects of the area include Alvar Aalto, Constantin Kiseleff, Arto Sipinen as well as Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Oy. The campus was awarded with the European Heritage Label because it emphasizes the importance of the Finnish and European education system as a basis for democratic and equal society.
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