Information package for the mover

Are you planning to move to Äänekoski? Great, because we have a lot of functional and high-quality services. In Äänekoski, you can find everything for culture, leisure and everyday life - and at an affordable price! We have kept hobby costs low, built new public spaces and developed nature sites so that every citizen of the city could enjoy quality services equally.

Welcome to your new home in Äänekoski, here in the city in the lap of nature! It's great that you chose to move here. Did you know that your new hometown offers you a relocation package and ongoing benefits as a resident of Tonkosko? Below we have listed things that you should know about us and our services. I hope these will be useful to you and you will enjoy yourself here for a long time.

Äänekoski's wonderful lake views, versatile services and hobby opportunities make the residents happy and also attract new residents. Äänekoski is a forward-looking and open-minded little giant larger than its size. The city is known as a pioneer of the biocircular economy, but also as a city suitable for families with children, where no one is alone. In Äänekoski, it is possible to live by the lake and still have good transport links.

In recent years, Äänekoski has invested in welfare and education, e.g. through new and functional facilities. Since 2017, numerous kindergartens, elementary schools and a high school have been renovated in the city. The newest public spaces also include e.g. multipurpose arena banker, ice rinkja overpressure hall, Cultural center Painotalo.

Since the beginning of 2018, the city of Äänekoski has launched the theme "Good day for residents", which aims to improve the quality of the residents' everyday life. Especially for children, young people and families with children, there are many benefits available.

Äänekoski is the home of a family with children

Äänekoski is a city of many possibilities. Located just a stone's throw from Jyväskylä, Äänekoski with a population of just over 18 is a modern and lively industrial town at the southern end of Keitele. Comprehensive services, diverse cultural and sports activities, a functioning school network and smooth transport connections make the city attractive. Äänekoski is located on an island, so the proximity of the waterways gives it a distinctive atmosphere, and the lake nature is an important part of the city's identity.

The city of Äänekoski offers a wide range of inexpensive hobby and cultural opportunities. In addition, there is a high-quality setting for movement and various destinations for enjoying nature. Äänekoski is a dream city for those who enjoy sports, where there is a great setting for various sports and the price level of hobbies is low. Especially for families with children, there are a lot of free things to do, for example the Huuha traffic park and the Pump Track, as well as free SUP board rentals for young people in the summer. Äänekoski also has an energy-efficient ice rink, the Pankkar multipurpose arena for playing basketball and sahle, and nine Frisbee golf courses, one of which is a winter course. A new pressurized hall for football and athletics training was also recently opened. The wonderful nature trails, lookout towers and shelters are also available to everyone free of charge.

Äänekoski also offers diverse cultural offerings. In the city, culture is enjoyed in many different ways, for example the Ääniä multi-arts festival, the Rautalanka festival, the La Kala opera in Sumiais and the summer theater performances in Kartano Kievari offer experiences for all ages. In addition, active village associations and the city's cultural activities organize various events throughout the year. Personal museums and exhibitions also quench your hunger for culture.

Visit Äänekoski is responsible for tourism in Äänekoski. Find out about the area's activities, services and natural attractions at www.visitaanekoski.fi and on social media.

Leisure and Nature destinations

In Äänekoski, everyday services are located where the residents are. In summer, you can explore the city on free electric bikes. Here, you can find your own peace in individual villages or modern apartment buildings right in the heart of the city. There's no need to look for the shore of the lake, because wherever you go, you'll end up next to a body of water. In Äänekoski, apartments and lots are affordable, and the great location in the middle of Finland allows for good transportation connections everywhere. Moving to Äänekoski brings clear savings to the commuter from both fuel and time use perspectives.

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To live in Äänekoski

Whether you choose to live in the center of Äänekoski with its versatile services or one of the individual settlements or villages, in Äänekoski you can experience the most authentic central Finnishness and sense of community. If you enjoy nature and waterways, you are in the right place: In Äänekoski you can find a home that is part of the surrounding nature. New residential areas are also constantly being developed. The Kotakennaa area is being built as the newest residential area, where residents can enjoy the wonderful scenery of Lake Kuhnamo right next to the square. Fall in love with the atmosphere of Äänekoski's villages and settlements and find the most suitable option for you!

The section of the new highway 4 speeds up and facilitates commuting as well as other travel. You can drive to Jyväskylä along the four-way road in about half an hour by car, the airport is nearby and boating routes take you all the way to the heart of Lahti and Savo.

Get to know Äänekoski's plot offer here

You can find the rental apartments in the city of Äänekoski here

To become an entrepreneur in Äänekoski

A lot of industry is being built in Äänekoski, and new business areas are also constantly being built. The newest area is Kotakennas II, which is located right next to the square. It is good for companies to locate in Äänekoski, thanks to its central location. Great business networks make it easier for companies to operate and create new opportunities. More than a thousand companies operate in Äänekoski, and the area is currently investing a lot in the development of business areas. 

Business Äänekoski actively serves companies operating in the area and companies located here. Whether your intention is to start a company or to find a new location for your company, we are happy to help. We want to help networking and we serve companies in different life cycle stages smoothly and in an entrepreneur-oriented manner.

Check out Business Äänekoski's services here!

To work in Äänekoski

More and more people are coming to work in Äänekoski, because there are excellent employment opportunities here. Business trips don't take a lot of time and you can spend quality free time after work. There are big players in Äänekoski, such as Metsä Group's bioproduct factory and Valtra's factory, and companies in different fields have good networks to operate. 

We also invest in remote work opportunities, as there is, for example, a free ÄäneHub remote work space. The modern facilities offer a free workstation in open office conditions, quiet working spaces and meeting rooms. At ÄäneHub, it is possible to network with operators in the area and to work without an appointment.

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Job self-sufficiency in our city is over 100%, so there are jobs for creators here. According to the strategy, our goal is to be the most productive and influential city in Finland relative to the number of inhabitants.

The city of Äänekoski is constantly recruiting new experts in various fields to take care of our hometown, our residents, our companies and our environment. Welcome to work in Äänekoski!

See the city's open jobs here!

Quality of social life

In addition to the wonderful waterways and nature, people are drawn to Äänekoski by the atmosphere of doing things together. The city is developed together with the residents. The recently opened Äänekoski-ilmiö website is a new way of doing the city's strategic work by involving the municipal residents. It is a platform for participation and the citizens' voice in decision-making. You can also participate in surveys and the development of the city on social media and through the free Äänekoski application that can be downloaded to your phone, where you can also get information about local services, events and other current issues.

Follow us on social media too! There you can find what is happening in Äänekoski.