Vesilinna

Vesilinna is a water and observation tower in Jyväskylä standing on the pine-covered Harju ridge, serving both the city's water supply and offering viewing points. The structure also houses a restaurant with café and a museum with various exhibitions.

Architect Olavi Kivimaa designed this dual-purpose structure in 1953, integrating it into the natural landscape of the Harju recreational area. The building represents an approach to combining infrastructure with public space in one structure.

The Natural History Museum of Central Finland occupies space within this structure and displays exhibitions about regional plants and animals. Visitors encounter collections that document the living world of the area.

Visitors can use the Nero Stairs, built in 1925, or take the elevator to reach the upper sections with café, restaurant, and museum more quickly. It helps to check beforehand which areas are currently open and what the operating hours are.

Since 1976, the song 'Laulu Synnyinseudulle' plays from the tower every evening at 8 PM, creating a daily musical tradition for the city. This melody has become familiar to many residents over the years and marks the end of each day.

Location: Jyväskylä

Inception: 1953

Architects: Olavi Kivimaa

Part of: Harju and Vesilinna of Jyväskylä

GPS coordinates: 62.24306,25.73972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52