Twinning 2026
Sauna, Sisu & Silence
Welcome to the next Twinning Event in Jyväskylä from 21st May to 24th May 2026.
This time, we wanted to organize event with traditional Finnish Summer activities and give you truly time to get to know each other. We will also visit some inspiring local companies and dive into ourselves in workshop held by our own personality expert Riitta Könönen.
Check the overall schedule below and register for the event! A more detailed schedule will be published closer to the event, but we can already confirm that the starting time on Thursday will be 5 pm. Wir sehen uns im Sommer! À bientôt cet été! Tot ziens in de zomer! Nähdään kesällä!
Schedule & Program
Thurday, May 21
Korpilahti Mari’s place
17:00
Finnish Barbecue Dinner flexibly when you arrive.
Welcome ceremony at Korpilahti Cottage
Cottage Olympics
Let’s get to know each other and have fun together.
Sauna time & Swimming in cold Finnish lake
Friday, May 22
9:00-11:30
Company visit to Panda (Vaajakoski). Famous candy manufacturer in Jyväskylä. Possibility to buy something sweet.
Short free time at the city center. apx. 11:30-13
13:00-14:00
Lunch at Verso Hotel with story of the company’s success.
Drive to Laukaa, Vuontee
15:00-16:00
Company visit to Pusu (wooden skis & ski gear manufacturer) and Jade Boats (premium picnic boat & yacht manufacturer).
apx. 17:15-19:15
Church boat rowing at Alba beach. After rowing, getting ready for dinner in a nearby changing room. Take your evening dress with you.
20:00
Casual dinner at Sohwi
Traditional Bub in City Center
Possibility to continue night in city center of Jyväskylä
Saturday, May 23
11:00 – 14:00
Nyrölä nature trail
(Sikomäentie 700, 41140 Jyväskylä)
Short and easy trip to nature where we will enjoy some lunch food too.
15:00-17:15
Riihikarhu Villas, Riihilenkki 13
Workshop by Riitta Könönen ”Know yourself better – stress less and recover more.”
17:15
Farewell evening at luxurious Riihikarhu cottages in Muurame hills. Pizza & wine type of dinner. Including multipul different saunas & hot tubs. Check the cottage here: https://riihikarhu.fi/en/
Notice! You do not need to book home hospitality or a hotel for this last night. We all will stay at cottages.
Sunday, May 24
9:00-11:00
Farewell Brunch at Muurame cottages.
Practical information
How to travel to Jyväskylä?
We recommend you to fly first to Helsinki and then take train (VR) to Jyväskylä. If you have time, you can spend day or two also in Helsinki.
Good hotels in Jyväskylä
JCI Jyväskylä will offer you home hospitality, but if you prefer hotel, here some recomendations: Verso Hotel is in the heart of Jyväskylä. It is also famous for its good breakfast. GreenStar Hotel Jyväskylä is good choice for budget traveler. There are also lots of nice Airbnb’s etc.
Weather in May
In late May, it is usually quite sunny and ”warmish” here Jyväskylä. In the best scenario, we will get summer temperatures during the the day but it can get little bit cold during the evenings. Please take some warm clothes too.
Partners
