Harju Ridge & Vesilinna
Harju ja Vesilinna
A glacial ridge north of the city centre. Climbing the great steps and the old water tower viewing platform gives views over the city and lakes.
Harju is a gravel ridge formed in the glacial period, covered in forest and popular with residents for running and fitness. It is home to the famous Harju Stairs, where people often train by climbing up and down. At the top, the old water tower Vesilinna houses the Natural History Museum of Central Finland. Its tower has a restaurant and viewing platform overlooking the city centre, Lake Jyväsjärvi and the distant lakes and forests. The steps are a five-minute walk from the city centre, and viewing is free or very cheap.
Opening hours
Ridge open all day; water tower viewpoint approx. 11:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jyväskylä City Church & Kirkkopuisto
- Craft Museum of Finland
- Toivola Old Courtyard
- Jyväskylä Workers' Club
- University of Jyväskylä Seminaarinmäki Campus
- Alvar Aalto Museum (Aalto2)
- Museum of Central Finland
- Taulumäki Church