Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 25/Jul/2024
We are a family of 4 from Finland. Our family included mom and dad aged 35 and 2 sweet girls at the age of 7 and 6.
We also have 1 dog called Hopi. I (mom) am economist and my husband as a fireman. Our girls are
Helinä (the older) and Minni (the younger).We like good food, traveling and outdoor activities. We take good care of our own house and and we will treat your home as our. own.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Banking / Finance
Our pets
we have a dog who goes to visit our parents during the trips
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Eurooppa | Yhdysvallat | Thaimaa |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We are living in Jyväskylä which is located in central Finland. There’s plenty of nature to see, forests and lakes
especially. We are living 5 minutes (by walk) from the nearest supermarkets and 4 kilometers from the city centre. Our beatiful and modern house is situated between two lakes.
Our house is a new, 2-story and has 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry, 2 bathrooms, walk in main closet,
terrace and sauna.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Jyväskylä Region is located in the middle of the most beautiful Lakeland Finland. There are over 3 700 lakes shimmering in the Jyväskylä Region, of which the largest one is the Lake Päijänne, the longest lake in Finland. Our house is situated between two beatiful lakes called Palokkajärvi and Tuomiojärvi. The waterways in the Region not only provide beautiful scenery but also opportunities for many kinds of activities, such as cruises, canoeing and kayaking along with swimming.
Jyväskylä has excellent opportunities for various activities such as cycling, hiking, camping, all kinds of sports and boating. There are also four national parks in the Jyväskylä Region: the Leivonmäki, Southern Konnevesi, Pyhä-Häkki and Salamajärvi National Parks. They all fascinate and attract with their own special features.
Jyväskylä is an excellent cultural destination with its theaters and museums.
We are living 5 minutes (by walk) from the nearest supermarkets and 4 kilometers from the city centre. there is a bus stop 500 meters away with direct access to the city center. We live in a new residential area with children's playground and close to an excellent beach within walking and cycling distance.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our home it is 5 minutes walk to nearest supermarkets and cafes. There in the same area is also a gym, clothing stores and pharmacy. In Jyväskylä region we have thousands of lakes, magnificent national parks and unique architecture and culture.
Here some tips for places to visit
-Savutuvan Apaja
-Alvar Aalto’s architecture
-University Campus Seminaarinmäki
- the Finnish Air Force Museum in Tikkakoski
- Mäki-Matti Family Park
-The garden centrer Viherlandia
-Hitonhauta
- Tourujoki Trail, Laajavuori Trail, Jääskelä Trail and Nyrölä Trail
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Walks or jogging paths
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to us that our home is as clean and tidy as when we leave. We follow the same principle for our own visit.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 25/Jul/2024
We are a family of 4 from Finland. Our family included mom and dad aged 35 and 2 sweet girls at the age of 7 and 6.
We also have 1 dog called Hopi. I (mom) am economist and my husband as a fireman. Our girls are
Helinä (the older) and Minni (the younger).We like good food, traveling and outdoor activities. We take good care of our own house and and we will treat your home as our. own.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Banking / Finance
Our pets
we have a dog who goes to visit our parents during the trips
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