Social Programme - Business Summer School
Take part in cultural and social activities in Jyväskylä: e.g. an evening cruise on Lake Päijänne and a traditional Finnish Sauna-night with barbequing and swimming in a lake.
Please note that these are the preliminary dates for the Summer 2026.
Tuesday 2 June - Traditional Finnish Summer Eve Experience
from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a Traditional Finnish Summer Eve Experience at Varjola! You'll have an opportunity to experience Finnish luxury smoke saunas, hot jacuzzis, Finnish dinner, a dip into the lake, and simply enjoying the Varjola surroundings.
All this is included in the summer school fee. For the daredevils, Varjola offers an opportunity to go rafting for 20€/person.
- Departure: Buses leave from Hotel Greenstar at 16:45
- Return: Buses leave from Varjola back to Jyväskylä at 21:30
- Cost: Included in the summer school fee (Optional rafting 20€)
- What else: Casual clothing according to the weather, towel, swimsuit, flipflops, water bottle
Wednesday 3 June - Jyväskylä Walking tour from 5 pm to 7 pm
Enjoy a scenic tour around Jyväskylä with your fellow summer school students.
Meeting point: Jamk Main Campus.
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Friday 5 June - Football Tournament from 5.30 pm onwards
Come and join us for a football tournament on Friday evening and bring your competitive spirit to the field! Wear sport clothing, according to the weather.
Tuesday 9 June - Beach Picnic at Lake Tuomiojärvi from 5 pm onwards
Let’s go to the beach! ☀️ We have a ton of different games with us - see you from 17.00 (5 pm) onwards!
Friday 12 June – Golf competition from 1 pm to 4 pm
Join us for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and friendly competition!
Tuesday 16 June - Cruise on Lake Päijänne from 5.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Join us for a lovely evening cruise on Lake Päijänne. The cruise includes a buffet dinner, which you can enjoy with your fellow students while experiencing the unique Finnish lakeside scenery. Cruise and dinner are included in the admin fee.
Departure from Jyväskylä harbour at 17:30 (5.30 pm).
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Wednesday 17 June - Closing Ceremony from 5.30 pm
On Tuesday 17th of June, we will have an official closing ceremony at Jamk's Main campus, where you will receive your official certification of attendance.
Welcome to beautiful Jyväskylä - City of Students
Jyväskylä has four beautiful seasons ranging from warm green summers to crisp white winters. The city, located in Central Finland, is surrounded by numerous beautiful lakes and scenic nature. Finland and Jyväskylä are safe places to study and live in. Jyväskylä is a city of students, where every 3rd person that you pass by is a student. The city is very dynamic. Take a look at the sports and cultural activities, not to mention the restaurants and cafés. One of Jamk’s international students was very surprised to get her lost wallet back. This can actually happen in Jyväskylä! Honesty is the hallmark of Finnish culture.
- a pocket size metropol with a lively urban centre
- all the services, shops, schools and work are close at hand
- a wide variety of leisure and sport activities
- a modern center for industry and learning
- situated between lakes and hills
- population over 140,000
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