Jyväskylä - Water Tower and other Viewpoints

The Water Tower (Vesilinna) in the Harju Park (Harjupuisto), in the center of Jyväskylä, is a landmark which is difficult to ignore. It is approached by 143 stone steps ("Nero's Steps"), laid in 1925. From the viewing terrace there is an extensive prospect over the forests and lakes of the surrounding area. Other fine viewpoints are the Syrjänharju to the northeast of the town (with park) and the ski-jump on the Laajavuori (cafe), 4km/2.5mi northwest of the town center.