Vaajakoski
in Jyväskylä of Keski-Suomi, Finland

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
62.248 and 25.870 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 62° 14' 52" and E 25° 52' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:31 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:04 am and 9:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Delve into Vaajakoski

Vaajakoski in Jyväskylä (Keski-Suomi) is located in Finland about 147 mi (or 236 km) north of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vaajakoski is now 09:31 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Vaajakoski, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Finland is Jyvaskyla Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Petäjävesi Old Church in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jyvaeskylae, Laukaa, Muurame, Toivakka and AEaenekoski. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Museum train trip Kannonkoski-Jyväskylä, Finland, Aug. 28, 2010, part 10

Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 30:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pekka Termonen

The train in Kangasvuori tunnel. The tunnel was built in 1964 and is 2734 meters long. Too bad the battery in my camera did not last to the end of the tunnel.


New Age Alexander Ovechkin

Published: March 04, 2009
Length: 52:17 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Taavi1337 .

Pupari's own boy Eric performing magnificent shootout. He is the new Alex Ovechkin ! See for yourself. If you can't see, he shoots the puck between his legs!


First day with my new ContourHD 1080p

Published: May 30, 2010
Length: 15:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Myand4

http://www.vimeo.com/12148144 One clip from the first day. This location can be found near the Asmalampi-lake. I was testing different places to attach my camera. This one is taken from...


Ensimmäiset laivat Keiteleen kanavassa (osa 2/2)

Published: December 14, 2010
Length: 56:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ajuri13

Valitettavasti tuuli pohisee mikrofonissa aivan liikaa. Kuvaustilanteessa sitä ei huomannut.


PDA Ralli 2013, ek4 - J.Maukonen

Published: January 15, 2014
Length: 35:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jani Maukonen

inbike video PDA rallin 4. ek:lta.


Jyväskiepin hiihto 16.3.2013

Published: March 17, 2013
Length: 19:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tommi Lahtonen

RC Eemeli osallistui isolla joukkueella Jyväskiepin hiihtoon 16.3.2013. Eemelien ja epäeemelien keskinäinen kisailu päättyi seuraavasti: Hazor, Mythi, Boit, Kiptoo, Keem, Tanja, Renoo,...


Mon Sankran 2011 Finland 2/7

Published: April 24, 2011
Length: 12:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: taingpakao

Mon Sankran 2011 Finland 1.


Zeze teaser

Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 15:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: k3mpp1

Zeze: Elokuva kolmesta miehestä, jotka soutavat vastavirtaan elämän koskessa Perustuu löyhästi tositapahtumiin.


Villa Sinuksi

Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 01:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Villa Sinuksi

http://www.sinuksi.fi Kuvaus ja editointi: Laura Hakala & Sanna Venäläinen Musiikki: Nikolas Hall.


I drove into a pile of lion poop while blazing in Kenya

Published: October 05, 2011
Length: 00:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joni Mehto

sweet air.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Vaajakoski

Vaajakoski is a district of Jyväskylä, Finland and the centre of Vaajakoski-Jyskä ward. It is located seven kilometres from the city centre on the Northern end of lake Päijänne, where it is bordered by Jyskä to the west, Sulunperä and Kaunisharju to the north, Tölskä to the west and Haapaniemi to the south. As of January 2012 the population of Vaajakoski district was 1503. In spoken language the name Vaajakoski is used to describe big parts of Vaajakoski-Jyskä ward.

Located at 62.2483, 25.8711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Jyväskylä

Kanavuori

Kanavuori is a district, a hill and a nature reserve in Jyväskylä, Finland. It is a part of Vaajakoski-Jyskä ward. It is located at around 10 kilometres from the city centre on the shores of Vaajavirta river between lake Päijänne and lake Leppävesi. There were 738 inhabitants in Kanavuori as of 31 December 2007.

Located at 62.2322, 25.8964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Jyväskylä

Vaajakoski-Jyskä

Vaajakoski-Jyskä is a ward of Jyväskylä, Finland. It is located seven kilometres from the city centre on both sides of Vaajavirta river on the Northern end of lake Päijänne and on the Western end of Lake Leppävesi. As of July 2011 the population of Vaajakoski-Jyskä was 14.588. In spoken language the name Vaajakoski is used to describe big parts of Vaajakoski-Jyskä ward. The Vaajakoski-Jyskä ward is divided into 12 different neighbourhoods.

Located at 62.2483, 25.8711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Jyväskylä

capture of the webcam Jyvaskyla: Tie 4 Vaajakoski − Lahteen

Jyvaskyla: Tie 4 Vaajakoski − Lahteen, Jyvaskyla (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vaajakoski, Ваякоски