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Serene & Central On The Park, Heart of Finnish Lakeland & Home of Alvar Aalto

Apartment • Jyväskylä Finland

3 Guests

1 Bedroom

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

Wheelchair accessible

1 Car space

Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

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Non-Simultaneous

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Listed July 2025

General Overview

Peaceful, city-centre apartment in the former Bank of Finland building, with a bird's eye view of the park and historic Kirrkopuisto from every room.

Shops, restaurants/bars, museums, the university, theatre, sports venues are on your doorstep, together with Finland's famous lakeland, national parks, fishing, rallying and skiing.

Your private sauna also awaits. Relax while enjoying the nature and city views at this sought after location.

Very near to train and bus stations. Free secure parking. Elevator

The Space

Lovely one bedroom apartment with a double (queen) bed, lounge and large open kitchen. The shower room is also large and comprises a washer/dryer and sauna. The park and Kirkkopuisto can be seen from every room.

Guest Access

We are on the third floor -- easily reached by either elevator or stairs.

Notes

The third person would sleep on a foam mattress on the floor.

Features

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Clothes dryer

Oven

Microwave

Coffee machine

Fridge

Iron

Hair dryer

Heating

TV

WiFi

First aid kit

Wheelchair accessible

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguisher

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Sauna

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

EV Home Charger

Travel Styles

Weekend

Adventure

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Foodie

Relaxing

Eco

Luxury

City

Water

Skiing

Culture

Hiking

Cycling

Good public transport

Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Easy entrance

Single level

Elevator

Accessible stairways

Wide hallways

Handheld shower

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Dog free

Carpet free

Smoke free

Fragrance free

Low allergen

Hypoallergenic

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We are adjacent to the famous Kirkkopuisto Park, the Shopping Precinct and the University.  The theatre and city hall are on the other side of the park. The bus station and train station not far beyond. The main sporting venues and harbour are also walkable or fun to visit on a scooter.

Getting to my home

When arriving internationally we fly into Helsinki and either rent a car or take the train from the airport.  

There is also an airport in Jyväskylä (JYV).

From within Finland or the Nordic region flight, train, car or coach.

It's an easy three hour drive straight north from Helsinki.

Nearest airport

Jyväskylä (JYV) is 15 minutes away by car. Helsinki-Vaanta is 3 hours by car or train.

Getting Around

You will not need a car in Jyväskylä but it is recommended in order to also be able to explore the area beyond the city. 

There are scooters available to use to get around the greater area, also buses, ride-sharing and taxis.

Map of Approximate Location

Feedback

Andrea and her friends were absolutely the best guests. They left our chalet in great shape and she was easy to communicate with ahead of her stay. She is a very thoughtful and sweet person and we would for sure recommend her to future hosts.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Lisa 1 month ago

We were pleased to welcome Andrea & Tim in our home. They left it in a perfect shape and we can enjoy sweet candies from Finland ! We hope to meet them one day as we only spoke via video call 😉.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Lionnel 10 months ago

Andrea and Tim were fabulous guests. They were very warm and friendly and communicating with them is a breeze. They are conscientious and took care of our home as if it is their own. It was a joy to have them come and stay.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Carolyn 1 year ago

Andrea and Tim were excellent guest. Great communication, very friendly and understood our unique home. Thanks for coming. :-)

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Beth 1 year ago

Andrew & Tim were fantastic guests. They communicated really well, made everything very easy for us, and left both houses tidy ready for us. Thank you so much for coming and enjoying our family spaces. Blessings to you and your family. Beth.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Beth 1 year ago

Wonderful guests and simply delightful and caring people. We were lucky to get to meet up with them in Hawaii when we were both on exchange - no doubt we would be good friends if we lived geographically close.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Laurie 1 year ago

We unfortunately didnt get to meet Andrea and Tim but had lots of communication with them before and during their time at our home. They were great and left the house all set for another family arriving the day they left. Thank you to you both and hopefully we get to meet one day.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Katherine 1 year ago

Finally we got to meet Andrea and Tim after staying in their apartment last year. Through all the months it took to finalise this exchange and our exchange to their home in London the communication was first class and I felt like I knew Andrea already! It was an absolute pleasure to meet them both. They were fabulous guests.

Guest Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Carolyn 1 year ago

Lisa's home provides a fabulous trip down memory lane whether you're a child of the 50's, grew up watching Happy Days or love retro vibes! Such fun! Lisa has also thought of, and included, every 21st century convenience so you will be very comfortable and entertained.. It was lovely to spend time in nature in the beautiful Poconos and visit the historic town of Jim Thorpe with its steam railroad, historic homes, shops and restaurants which are always decorated for every season. This was a catch up weekend for lifelong friends and we loved it--especially for the opportunity it provided to eat in, and just sit around and talk whether inside or out. Lisa is a very kind, gracious and accommodating host who went above and beyond to make our weekend possible and special. Thank you

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Lisa 1 month ago

We had a lovely stay in Marta's home. The view is beautiful and you feel a part of village life. Driving the coastal road and sunset on the terrace was stunning. Her friendly neighbour kept us well supplied with lemons off his garden tree. Her home is perfectly placed for exploring the verdant and green area of SW Sardinia and farther afield. There is so much to do and see. We highly recommend a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Su Nuraxi di Barumini and Museum. While in the area visit Giara di Gesturi to see the wild horses. Follow the signs and enter the park from Setzu (turning up to the plateau is at the entrance to the village) as there are more horses living on this end of the park and the drive stunning too. We drove into the park with no problem. Again the drive and countryside is beautiful so green and full of fields of wildflowers when we were there in early May. Our favourite place in Nebida was the walk and view at the point at Belvedere (especially at sunset). We enjoyed drinks or pizza at Bar 906 Operaio several times followed by gelato in the village on the way home. We found ourselves without a reservation for lunch on Sunday and can highly recommend SA Rocca which is an Agri-Turismo Farm Hotel on the way to Buggerru. We were warmly welcomed late into the lunch setting. The many course set menu served family style provided a great introduction to Sardinia and we noticed the locals even took their leftovers home. (It was cash only--no cards) Marta made us feel very welcome and has clearly put her heart and soul into Casa Azzurra and it shows.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Marta 7 months ago

We were pleased to be Danielle's first exchange partner with PLU. She and her family were perfect guests. Communication with Danielle was easy and our home was left spotless. We would be happy to welcome them back.

Guest Feedback: Danielle stayed with Andrea & Tim 8 months ago

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Lionnel & Sandrine's. They were incredibly generous, kind and accommodating hosts--making it possible for us to visit our daughter who was working as a ski nanny at Les Menuires in the Three Valleys. Their welcoming, pristine, comfortable, cozy, historic and contemporary home is set amongst vineyards, below snow-capped mountains in a very beautiful location. Their recommendations were spot on. We enjoyed exploring their village and the area which has everything you need close to hand. This is real French culture. They are also perfectly situated for making day trips all over Savoie. It's the type of place where you could easy spend a quiet day in with a book or an active day walking through the vineyards and exploring the historic and natural area. Or just as easily you can make an adventure to Annecy, Lyon, Albertville and beyond. We even came home with bottles of wine from the Domaine/Vineyard adjacent to their home.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Lionnel 10 months ago

We were honored to host Caroline on her first exchange with PLU. She was gracious, considerate, lovely to communicate with and grateful that we were able to host her and her extended family for a catch up around the holidays. We are also thankful to Caroline that she was a Founding Member of PLU and remained committed to our special group even though it took her awhile to complete her first exchange.

Guest Feedback: Caroline stayed with Andrea & Tim 11 months ago

I have just been updating my page, and read this comment for the first time! Thank you so much Andrea and Tim. My stay in your home was one of the highlights of my holiday. I absolutely loved it! What a wonderful spot it was. Thank you so much for your hospitality, and guiding hand, in helping me negotiate my first exchange. Absolutely everything was provided to ensure a comfortable and informative stay. It felt so much like home, I didn't want to leave.

Julie and Janis were fabulous guests. Very respectful, patient and grateful as we worked to find an exchange period that would work for both of us. We were so glad that we were able to host them. They were having to juggle a lot over multiple cultures and a very, very far distance. Kudos to them. We look forward to visiting their special corner of Australia in 2026.

Guest Feedback: Julie and Janis stayed with Andrea & Tim 11 months ago

That’s so kind of you Andrea & Tim 🙏 We felt so supported by you as more experienced PLU exchangers. Thank you so much xx

Marta and her daughter were lovely. Very flexible--they were happy to stay in our second bedroom as my daughter was in her last week of finishing her Master's Thesis. Liz loved connecting with Marta & her daughter to talk about shared interests and traveling experiences. We look forward to going to Sardinia next year and would recommend exchanging with Marta and her family without hesitation.

Guest Feedback: Marta stayed with Andrea & Tim 1 year ago

This was definitely the best of our six NZ exchanges to do last. After a very busy month exploring both islands it has been absolutely rejuvenating to be in such a stunningly beautiful location, listening to the ocean--not even needing to leave to explore if we didn't want to. The view is stunning--what we expected the Bay of Islands to look like from Paihia...but didn't. Frankly, the most beautiful beach we have been at in NZ on both islands. I just wish we were here for longer. If you're fit there are so many ocean activities to enjoy right from the beach, and if you prefer a slower tempo then places to swim, walk or boat trips to take. The type of place you can fill your days with activity, or just curl up with a book listening to the waves break, glancing up periodically at the stunning view. Every night we wrapped ourselves in a blanket of stars and said goodnight to the Milky Way on the way to bed. You have everything you need close to hand. Carolyn & Allan are generous, gracious and accommodating hosts. It's been a privilege to stay in their family home in which they have clearly created so many lovely memories themselves.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Carolyn 1 year ago

Wow! What an honour to have stayed in Merchiston--Beth's family home. It's a time capsule of history that was such a privilege to be immersed in and to become a small blip in its history. We were so fascinated we FaceTimed each of our kids so they could experience it too. It was like walking into a real-life Cluedo! A virtual living history museum of 19th & 20th century NZ where you are encouraged to explore, and even play the 200 year old piano! The Antarctic Explorer Capt. Robert Falcon Scott (whose wife sculpted the statue that is a prominent fixture of downtown) was a frequent visitor on the same veranda where Beth's family still congregates! This home is also generously shared with youth groups and although care should of course be taken, it is a home of things to both examine and use as appropriate--regardless of their age. I just wish we had more time to fully appreciate being in this secreted oasis in the middle of a residential neighborhood so close to downtown Christchurch. Not to worry, you have everything you need. Merchiston was the first home after all to have indoor plumbing in Christchurch...and it has been updated!! There's even a phone hotspot to stay connected. But can you find the special phone and listen into a conversation from a bygone era? (Will you or your kids even know what the first "iPhones" looked like??!!) Beth is a gracious host and accommodating host. How wonderful for her extended family to share their heritage home with PLU.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Beth 1 year ago

This is a home that love has made. You can almost hear the laughter of children playing in the garden, and chuckle at the triumph of the quiet family member who comes up trumps to win family game night....or simply find yourself immersed in that book you have been carrying around but have never had an opportunity to open. We loved waking up to a beautiful sunrise and watching the shore from both bed and the breakfast/dinner table. It was also lovely to wake up in the night and stare out the window from bed and see a blanket of stars in the sky and hear the ocean waves. Beth's family home is perfectly placed for experiencing all that Kaikoura has on offer... Blenheim too. (We drove there from Laurie's in Wakefield, another gem.) Close enough to even go back for a rest in-between the many activities we undertook in Kaikoura. Kaikoura can get very busy and the focus is being in, on or over the water---so the "main drag" is not the prettiest you will come across and has lots of activity with big things being towed back and forth. All the more reason to secret yourself away on what for us was a completely private beach and oasis. Beth's family home has all you need and you won't find a more kind, gracious and accommodating host.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Beth 1 year ago

Laurie's home couldn't be more perfectly positioned for exploring the top of South Island! Plus there are so many things to do and experience in her own backyard...and we do mean backyard! She lives just down the road from NZ's only dark sky park which means that stargazing in her back garden is a world class experience. It feels like you are being wrapped in the Milky Way. Stars not your thing---wine is everywhere, as are fruit farms (visit & purchase as the locals do) and all kinds of coastal or mountain parks to explore...bikes to ride too! We loved Mapua and surrounds. Eat lunch at Jellyfish--the best meal we had in NZ, and explore the small Harbour area. Go to Abel Tasman--there are all kinds of activities to pursue and water shuttles. We chose to use SeaShuttle because they gave you a tour of the whole park from the water and then dropped you on a beach of your cholce and would then pick you up at another beach so you could also hike in the park. You definitely must do some walking to appreciate its beauty. We even saw three (little) wild pigs when they crossed our path and enjoyed walking with with a friendly Weka (bird) that pressed on on his own when he discovered we weren't going share our lunch. We also enjoyed trips to Nelson's dockyard & marina and reading about the ships that brought the first Europeans to NZ while local kids jumped off the pier to swim in the sea. Along with discovering NZ's first pub, learning about Lord Rutherford and going to Willow Bank Heritage Village as we explored the area. Laurie's house is perfect for any size family and has everything you need for a great stay. So much of New Zealand's history is tied to Wakefield. If you are coming via the ferry from Wellington via Picton then take the Queen Charlotte drive to Havelock (green mussel capitol of the world). The drive overlooks the Marlborough Sound and is absolutely stunning! Just say "yes" to an exchange with Laurie's family!

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Laurie 1 year ago

We had a lovely stay in Katherine & Trevor's beautiful home in Taupo. Katherine was so welcoming and helpful with any question. Follow her recommendations and advice. Her home was so comfortable and had everything you need. Plus you may never want to leave with its beautiful views of the lake. Kathrine let us pick tomatoes, strawberries and rhubarb from the garden which provided a special treat. Swimming in such a clean, clear lake the size of Singapore was a special treat. Taupo is a perfect base for touring the greater area--but do leave time to just soak in Taupo too.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Katherine 1 year ago

Thank you Andrea and Tim for your kind words about our special place in NZ

Carolyn & Allan were gracious hosts. So thoughtful and kind in their welcome of us to Auckland. Their guest house is so comfortable and an absolutely beautiful oasis from city/suburban life that we could happily of never left it to explore Devonport or the rest of Auckland. Devonport is a stunning location, steeped in history and we happily spent the day exploring it. The views of the centre of Downton Auckland from Devonport are simply amazing! Even stunning! We had intended to take the very convenient ferry across the harbor to go up the Sky Tower but instead chose to go up the two highest Pa's (hills) in Devonport as the views proved just as spectacular...and provided an easier and more relaxed pace to the day. We would return in a heart beat.

Home Feedback: Andrea & Tim stayed with Carolyn 1 year ago

Helen & Matt were lovely to host. We had the privilege of being their first exchange/stay with PLU. We plan to visit their home(s) in Australia at some point in the future. They left our home in perfect condition and of course, we would be happy to host them again. We also had the opportunity to meet them for coffee after their stay. In true PLU form, the longer you speak to someone the more you discover you have in common despite living on separate continents your whole lives! So glad they are members of the PLU Community.

Guest Feedback: Helen stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

Carolyn and Allan were fabulous guests. So easy to work with and just easy going and flexible, accommodating people in general. They left our home immaculate. It was lovely to learn that they really made the most of exploring London. We would be very happy to welcome them back and look forward to meeting them when we get to New Zealand. Lovely people, lovely guests!

Guest Feedback: Carolyn stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

Carolyn and Allan were fabulous guests. So easy to work with and just easy going and flexible, accommodating people in general. They left our home immaculate. It was lovely to learn that they really made the most of exploring London. We would be very happy to welcome them back and look forward to meeting them when we get to New Zealand. Lovely people, lovely guests.

Guest Feedback: Carolyn stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

Nancy and Brock were lovely to work with and real troopers when they were experiencing exchange hiccups with other partners. They were great guests and we would be happy to welcome them back. Oregon and the Pacific Northwest is the most beautiful place in the USA---if you have a chance to visit and stay in their home(s), don't miss it!

Guest Feedback: Nancy stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

Glenys is such a lovely person. So easy to communicate with and just so willing to help in any way she can. Her home is in such a lovely and stunning location and although it doesn't look like we'll be able to stay because of our tight NZ schedule---she has offered to help in any way she can and to make her home available last minute if our plans change. People Like Glenys & her husband are the reason we love People Like Us. They are wonderful exchange partners!

Guest Feedback: Glenys stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

Helen and her family were easy to communicate with, very flexible and accommodating. I am so glad we were able to host her lovely family.

Member is no longer with People Like Us

Gemma & her family are lovely exchange partners--so responsive and easy to communicate with. Always so appreciative of any information shared and perfect guests in our home. We would welcome them back at any time. We do not know yet when we will make it to Tasmania but Gemma has offered to reciprocate in anyway she can when we are ready.

Guest Feedback: Gem stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

Nicolas and his family were absolutely lovely to host. They were ever so concerned to make things as easy as possible for us. They were very accommodating whatever it was that was being pinned down or sorted out. Nicolas was great at responding to reach outs and proactively communicating. Our home was left immaculate and we would be happy to welcome them back. Such a lovely family!

Guest Feedback: NICOLAS stayed with Andrea & Tim 2 years ago

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Andrea & Tim

Tim and I have three kids, now young adults, and these days we are traveling more on our own! Formerly, Tim worked for an international consumer products company and I for nonprofits, and in international education. We now own PUZZLES & Lewes Gourmet in historic, maritime Lewes, DE. (We discovered Lewes, changed careers and moved there after a home exchange!) We have lived as expats for most of our lives calling multiple European countries & America "home". We love to travel and experience new places, meet new people, learn new ways of doing things and new perspectives. Recognising all the while just how connected and interdependent our world really is. We so value the experiential opportunity to live life from another's perspective. In turn, we enjoy sharing our London & Jyväskylä homes with guests from all over the world.

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"We are beginning plans for a visit mid-February - March 2026"

Premium #44964

Serene & Central On The Park, Heart of Finnish Lakeland & Home of Alvar Aalto

Apartment • Jyväskylä Finland

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