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| − | '''Jyväskylä''' is a city located in Central [[Finland]], 147 km from [[Tampere]] and 270 km from [[Helsinki]]. There are | + | '''Jyväskylä''' is a city located in Central [[Finland]], 147 km from [[Tampere]] and 270 km from [[Helsinki]]. There are many students living in Jyväskylä (a third of the total population), leading to some people calling Jyväskylä the "[[Athens]] of Finland". |
== Hitchhiking out == | == Hitchhiking out == | ||
| − | === South-west towards [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] {{Vfi|9}} {{E|63 | + | === South-west towards [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] {{Vfi|9}} {{E|63}} === |
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| − | + | There's a [https://www.google.com/maps/@62.2322331,25.7342647,3a,75y,307.61h,93.46t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s780NvKt-r4IwSf2DBzGK8w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 pretty good hitch-hiking spot] just next to the university's campus called Mattilanniemi. '''Coming from the centre:''' follow the street called '''Kauppakatu''' (the name changes into '''Seminaarinkatu''' and then to '''Alvar Aallon katu'''). Turn left to '''Kramsunkatu'''. There's a bridge for pedestrians over '''Rantaväylä''' to the university campus. Don't cross the bridge but go down the small hill to the "shoulder", the side of the road, of Rantaväylä. Walk a bit closer to the traffic lights. | |
| − | + | Another option for south is to take bus 14 or 21 to Muurame; the ticket costs 4,70€ ''(bus information accurate as of August 2015)''. Take the ramp to the main road (9, E63), walk less than 1 km in direction Jyväskylä until you'll see a gas station, in front of it there is a bus stop with a huge space to pull over, and cars go slow because of speed limit. | |
| − | === | + | === West towards [[Keuruu]], [[Parkano]] {{Vfi|23}} === |
| − | + | For west towards Keuruu it might be smarter to follow the train tracks west to Keuruuntie. Soon after Länsi-Päijänteentie road there's a bus stop. However, there are many bus stops along the road with easy access to hitch west or north west. | |
| − | + | === East towards [[Pieksämäki]], [[Varkaus]], North-east towards [[Kuopio]], [[Kajaani]] {{E|63}}, South towards [[Heinola]], [[Lahti]], [[Helsinki]] {{E|75}} === | |
| − | + | Take bus number 1, 2 or 3 to Vaajakoski; the ticket costs 3€ ''(bus information accurate as of August 2015)''. From Vaajakoski you need to walk along Vaajakoskentie (road E75) for roughly 2km - there is a pavement! There is an [https://www.google.fi/maps/@62.2319537,25.8989653,3a,75y,219.11h,76.86t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sFLwpG2WgevTmlCk1Boks5g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 excellent hitch-hiking spot] where cars will be able to see you from a long distance, plus they will be slowing down for a roundabout/traffic circle. | |
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| − | == | + | Also by this roundabout/traffic circle is a large ABC gas and service station where you can also ask for rides. It is open 24 hours and also has a small supermarket. |
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| − | * [http:// | + | === North towards [[Oulu]] {{E|75}} === |
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| − | * [http:// | + | Take the bus 22 or 25 to the Palokka shopping centre (buses 26, 27, 31 36, 37 also go nearby in Palokka). The bus ticket costs 3€ ''(bus information accurate as of August 2015)''. There are large supermarkets, furniture and DIY shops as well as an ABC gas station. There is a [https://www.google.fi/maps/@62.2899546,25.7227613,3a,75y,206.37h,72.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spkUofB8DuEOBD_4isNVeaA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 bus stop on the ramp to the highway] which you can safely walk to and cars can safely stop. |
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| + | == Free wifi spots == | ||
| + | ''(Accurate as of August 2015)'' | ||
| + | * [http://www.kauppakeskusforum.fi/ Forum shopping centre] Kauppakatu, city centre | ||
| + | * [http://www.jyvaskeskus.fi/ Jyväskeskus shopping centre] Kauppakatu, city centre | ||
| + | * [https://www.keskikirjastot.fi/web/arena/kirjastot Libraries] Every library has both computers with internet access and free wifi. Usually the wifi password is written on a sign somewhere, but you can ask a librarian, as they all speak English. The main library in Jyväskylä city centre also has free toilets. | ||
| + | * [http://toimistot.te-palvelut.fi/jyvaskyla TE-palvelut (unemployment office)] On the corner of Vapaudenkatu and Urhonkatu. There is also the public service point of Vero (tax service) here. The free wifi should be accessible from the general lobby, but if not just go in to the TE-palvelut office. There are comfortable seats and free toilets inside. | ||
| + | * [http://visit.jyvaskyla.fi/en Tourist information office] Asemakatu, city centre. There is no wifi here, but there are two computers with internet access for public use. | ||
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| + | '''See also:''' [http://visit.jyvaskyla.fi/en/worth-knowing/practical-information/libraries-public-internet-access-points Jyväskylä tourist information page listing public computers with internet access and wifi spots]. Note that the wifi networks for cafés and restaurants may require passwords which are generally only for customer use. | ||
==Links == | ==Links == | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://visit.jyvaskyla.fi/en/ Visit Jyväskylä] |
| − | * [http://kartta.jkl.fi/ Map of Jyväskylä] | + | * [http://kartta.jkl.fi/IMS/en/Map Map of Jyväskylä] |
| + | * [http://reittiopas.jyvaskyla.fi/bussit/web?lang=2 Jyväskylä local bus journey planner] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyväskylä Wikipedia: Jyväskylä] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyväskylä Wikipedia: Jyväskylä] | ||
| + | * [http://wikitravel.org/en/Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4 Wikitravel: Jyväskylä] | ||
{{Cities Finland}} | {{Cities Finland}} | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 11 August 2015
Jyväskylä is a city located in Central Finland, 147 km from Tampere and 270 km from Helsinki. There are many students living in Jyväskylä (a third of the total population), leading to some people calling Jyväskylä the "Athens of Finland".
Hitchhiking out
South-west towards Tampere, Turku 9 E 63
There's a pretty good hitch-hiking spot just next to the university's campus called Mattilanniemi. Coming from the centre: follow the street called Kauppakatu (the name changes into Seminaarinkatu and then to Alvar Aallon katu). Turn left to Kramsunkatu. There's a bridge for pedestrians over Rantaväylä to the university campus. Don't cross the bridge but go down the small hill to the "shoulder", the side of the road, of Rantaväylä. Walk a bit closer to the traffic lights.
Another option for south is to take bus 14 or 21 to Muurame; the ticket costs 4,70€ (bus information accurate as of August 2015). Take the ramp to the main road (9, E63), walk less than 1 km in direction Jyväskylä until you'll see a gas station, in front of it there is a bus stop with a huge space to pull over, and cars go slow because of speed limit.
West towards Keuruu, Parkano 23
For west towards Keuruu it might be smarter to follow the train tracks west to Keuruuntie. Soon after Länsi-Päijänteentie road there's a bus stop. However, there are many bus stops along the road with easy access to hitch west or north west.
East towards Pieksämäki, Varkaus, North-east towards Kuopio, Kajaani E 63, South towards Heinola, Lahti, Helsinki E 75
Take bus number 1, 2 or 3 to Vaajakoski; the ticket costs 3€ (bus information accurate as of August 2015). From Vaajakoski you need to walk along Vaajakoskentie (road E75) for roughly 2km - there is a pavement! There is an excellent hitch-hiking spot where cars will be able to see you from a long distance, plus they will be slowing down for a roundabout/traffic circle.
Also by this roundabout/traffic circle is a large ABC gas and service station where you can also ask for rides. It is open 24 hours and also has a small supermarket.
North towards Oulu E 75
Take the bus 22 or 25 to the Palokka shopping centre (buses 26, 27, 31 36, 37 also go nearby in Palokka). The bus ticket costs 3€ (bus information accurate as of August 2015). There are large supermarkets, furniture and DIY shops as well as an ABC gas station. There is a bus stop on the ramp to the highway which you can safely walk to and cars can safely stop.
Free wifi spots
(Accurate as of August 2015)
- Forum shopping centre Kauppakatu, city centre
- Jyväskeskus shopping centre Kauppakatu, city centre
- Libraries Every library has both computers with internet access and free wifi. Usually the wifi password is written on a sign somewhere, but you can ask a librarian, as they all speak English. The main library in Jyväskylä city centre also has free toilets.
- TE-palvelut (unemployment office) On the corner of Vapaudenkatu and Urhonkatu. There is also the public service point of Vero (tax service) here. The free wifi should be accessible from the general lobby, but if not just go in to the TE-palvelut office. There are comfortable seats and free toilets inside.
- Tourist information office Asemakatu, city centre. There is no wifi here, but there are two computers with internet access for public use.
See also: Jyväskylä tourist information page listing public computers with internet access and wifi spots. Note that the wifi networks for cafés and restaurants may require passwords which are generally only for customer use.
Links
- Visit Jyväskylä
- Map of Jyväskylä
- Jyväskylä local bus journey planner
- Wikipedia: Jyväskylä
- Wikitravel: Jyväskylä
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100.000-500.000: Tampere • Espoo • Vantaa • Turku • Jyväskylä • Oulu • Lahti • Kuopio
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