Central Finland is a region of culture and excellence, where municipalities shake hands with campuses and new innovations are nurtured over a cup of coffee. Cutting-edge research here is carried out under the same sky as community work and summer theatres, and community spirit is not just a nice phrase but a powerful force in everyday life.
Our region is a perfect blend of the old and new, with something for everyone. You can wake up to the silence of a jetty by the summer cottage, hike on a ridge, and spend the evening in a restaurant where local flavors tell a story of lakes and forests. Here the trails will take you to the water and into the pulse of cultural events – painting a picture in your mind of a landscape you will want to return to.
Here you can climb to the top of your career and still have time for an evening swim before sunset. Uncrowded roads link career opportunities with the ease of everyday life. From a campus swimming in technology, you can take a cultural dip at the local theatre, or dive into nature right on your doorstep. Here you can sense the community spirit in our everyday actions and desire to help one another. At the centre of it all, there is a place where your everyday life just falls into place.
Central Finland is an outward-looking region where companies can succeed internationally in a harmonious atmosphere, working together. A unique combination of education, expertise, and community spirit creates a solid foundation for sustainable growth, security, and well-being. You can see further from the centre.
Our common goal is a Central Finland where nature, people, and the economy live in harmony.
Central Finland has 22 municipalities that offer their residents the peace of nature, the pace of urban culture, vibrant local communities, diverse leisure activities, and a healthy work-life balance.
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