The workshop will be hosted by the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (CoE MMBB) at the University of Jyväskylä, which studies music as a multimodal human experience and as a versatile engine of change, throughout the life span and in health and disease. As a multidisciplinary research centre, it combines musicology, psychology, education, music therapy, computer science, and cognitive neuroscience.
The workshop will take place at the Musica building of the Seminaarinmäki Campus, situated near the city centre. There are many bars, eateries, and hotels within walking distance of the conference venue. Below you may find a map to the venue.
The workshop will take place at the Musica building of the Seminaarinmäki Campus, situated near the city centre. There are many bars, eateries, and hotels within walking distance of the conference venue. Below you may find a map to the venue.
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Getting here
The most common way for international travelers to reach Jyväskylä is to fly into Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. After arriving to the airport, we recommend to take a train to Jyväskylä, which takes about 3.5 hours. (Alternatively, you may take a connecting domestic flight to Jyväskylä Airport. The flight from Helsinki to Jyväskylä takes about 35 minutes. However, please be prepared that there is very limited public transportation from the airport.) Arriving by plane, you may check the airports located in other big cities: Turku and Tampere.
Arriving with a Ferry: For a more eco-friendly travel, you may consider arriving to Helsinki via ferryboats such as from Travemünde (Germany), Tallin (Estonia) or Stockholm (Sweden). Some of the ferryboat companies:
https://www.finnlines.com/passengers/offers/germany-finland-offers/
https://www.tallink.com/
https://www.vikingline.com/
Arriving with a Ferry: For a more eco-friendly travel, you may consider arriving to Helsinki via ferryboats such as from Travemünde (Germany), Tallin (Estonia) or Stockholm (Sweden). Some of the ferryboat companies:
https://www.finnlines.com/passengers/offers/germany-finland-offers/
https://www.tallink.com/
https://www.vikingline.com/
Trains in Finland: https://www.vr.fi/en
Buses in Finland: https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en or https://www.onnibus.com/en
Buses in Jyväskylä: https://jyvaskyla.digitransit.fi/ (also available as a phone app) You may buy the ticket through the app, using your credit card or cash (cash option costs more).
Taxi: +358 0100 6900 (JyTaxi)
For more information, please see the visit Jyväskylä region page.
Hotels
The local organizers have negotiated special rates for RPPW 2025 participants with the hotels featured below. The participants are asked to make their own hotel reservations and pay for their own accommodation. Reservations are made directly with the hotels. The availability of the rooms can only be guaranteed for a limited time. Please check the deadlines and booking codes for reservations mentioned in each hotel info.
1. Finlandia Hotel Alba
109 € Single standard room/night
130 € Double standard room/night
100 € Single economy room/night
120 € Single superior room/night
168 € Single Junior Suite with Sauna room/night
190 € Double Junior Suite with Sauna room/night
Rates include plentiful breakfast buffet and VAT, daily free sauna hours and Wi-Fi, also free parking available for Alba guests.
Reservations: Online reservation (hotellinx.com) or email [email protected].
Booking code: RPPV2025
Reservations by: 17 May 2025
130 € Double standard room/night
100 € Single economy room/night
120 € Single superior room/night
168 € Single Junior Suite with Sauna room/night
190 € Double Junior Suite with Sauna room/night
Rates include plentiful breakfast buffet and VAT, daily free sauna hours and Wi-Fi, also free parking available for Alba guests.
Reservations: Online reservation (hotellinx.com) or email [email protected].
Booking code: RPPV2025
Reservations by: 17 May 2025
2. Green Star
84 € Single room/ night
96 € Double room /night
108 € Double room + extra bed / night
Rates include breakfast and Wi-fi.
Reservations: by email [email protected] or phone +358 (0)10 423 9391.
Booking code: RPPV
Reservations by: 16 May 2025
96 € Double room /night
108 € Double room + extra bed / night
Rates include breakfast and Wi-fi.
Reservations: by email [email protected] or phone +358 (0)10 423 9391.
Booking code: RPPV
Reservations by: 16 May 2025
3. Hotel Milton
90 e Single room /night
Rate includes breakfast and sauna on weekdays.
Reservations: by email [email protected] or phone +358 (0)14 3377 900.
Booking code: RPPV
Reservations by: 15 May 2025
Rate includes breakfast and sauna on weekdays.
Reservations: by email [email protected] or phone +358 (0)14 3377 900.
Booking code: RPPV
Reservations by: 15 May 2025
4. Sokos Hotel Alexandra
139,66 € Single Standard room/night
149,78 € Double Standard room/night
Room rates include buffet breakfast, sauna and VAT.
Reservations: website www.sokoshotels.fi; by email [email protected], or phone +358 20 1234 640.
Booking code: BRPPW
Reservations by: 9 June 2025
149,78 € Double Standard room/night
Room rates include buffet breakfast, sauna and VAT.
Reservations: website www.sokoshotels.fi; by email [email protected], or phone +358 20 1234 640.
Booking code: BRPPW
Reservations by: 9 June 2025
5. Time to Stay
Reservations made online (https://app.moder.fi/time)
Booking code: RPPW
Code valid for all Time to Stay accommodation type (hostel, apartments, rooms) bookings.
Booking code: RPPW
Code valid for all Time to Stay accommodation type (hostel, apartments, rooms) bookings.
6. Urban Hotel Verso
120 € Single Standard room/night
135 € Double Standard room/night
135 € Single Superior room/night
150 € Double Superior room/night
175 € Single Superior room with sauna/night
190 € Double Superior room with sauna /night
Rates include breakfast, Wi-Fi and daily customer sauna.
Reservations: by phone +358 (0)14 333 999 or by email [email protected]
Booking code: RPPW
Reservations by: 15.5.2025
135 € Double Standard room/night
135 € Single Superior room/night
150 € Double Superior room/night
175 € Single Superior room with sauna/night
190 € Double Superior room with sauna /night
Rates include breakfast, Wi-Fi and daily customer sauna.
Reservations: by phone +358 (0)14 333 999 or by email [email protected]
Booking code: RPPW
Reservations by: 15.5.2025
Other accommodation
You can find more information about the hotels and other accommodations options at "Accommodation options in Jyväskylä".
Getting around in Jyväskylä
Public transportation
Linkki -buses provide local transport. The price for a single ticket is 4 € and the price goes up to 5 € after 11pm when purchased from the driver in cash (euros). Tickets can also be paid for by contactless payment (Visa, Visa Electron, Master Card, Eurocard, or Google Pay/Apple Pay) for 2,70 € per fare. Mobile tickets can be purchased with a smart phone app for 2,70 € per fare. Note that contactless payment tickets and mobile tickets are a little bit cheaper than single tickets purchased by cash. Also season tickets are available, e.g. a 30-day-ticket for 60 € for adults and 42 € for students. You can download the Linkki application from the app store to your mobile device to find tickets and routes easily in the Jyväskylä region.
Cycling
A practical way to move around is by bike. When riding a bike you should use the bicycle paths marked with a sign (white figures on a blue background). In places where there is no special bicycle path, please use the right side of the roadway, not the sidewalk. You should then follow the same traffic rules as motorists. Also, remember to use lights on the bicycle when driving in the dark. Furthermore, we strongly recommend that you wear a helmet. You can find a rental bike here.
Linkki -buses provide local transport. The price for a single ticket is 4 € and the price goes up to 5 € after 11pm when purchased from the driver in cash (euros). Tickets can also be paid for by contactless payment (Visa, Visa Electron, Master Card, Eurocard, or Google Pay/Apple Pay) for 2,70 € per fare. Mobile tickets can be purchased with a smart phone app for 2,70 € per fare. Note that contactless payment tickets and mobile tickets are a little bit cheaper than single tickets purchased by cash. Also season tickets are available, e.g. a 30-day-ticket for 60 € for adults and 42 € for students. You can download the Linkki application from the app store to your mobile device to find tickets and routes easily in the Jyväskylä region.
Cycling
A practical way to move around is by bike. When riding a bike you should use the bicycle paths marked with a sign (white figures on a blue background). In places where there is no special bicycle path, please use the right side of the roadway, not the sidewalk. You should then follow the same traffic rules as motorists. Also, remember to use lights on the bicycle when driving in the dark. Furthermore, we strongly recommend that you wear a helmet. You can find a rental bike here.
Healthcare and emergencies
Public first-aid services are provided by municipal health centres and the hospital. If you become ill and need urgent medical attention, you should contact
While studying in another member state, EU and EEA countries are entitled to the same benefits in case of an emergency (medical care required by the state of health, accident, sudden illness etc.) as the local population. The European Health Insurance Card certifies that you are entitled to these benefits. The card is standardized throughout the European Union and can be obtained from the social security institutions of the country where you are insured. Remember to obtain the card before your travel and present it when visiting the hospital or the health centre.
Pharmacies are usually open until 17.00 or 18.00. The University Pharmacy (Yliopiston apteekki) at Kauppakatu 39 (tel. +358 300 20200) is an exception - it is open from Monday to Saturaday 8.00-22.00 and on Sunday 10.00-20.00.
- Monday - Thursday at 08-15:30 and Friday at 09-15:30 Municipal Health Centre Kyllö (address Keskussairaalantie 20, tel. +358 14 266 2011) or Nova Health Centre (address Hoitajantie 3, tel. +358 14 266 0120)
- In the evenings and nights at 16-08 and during weekends: Hospital Nova of Central Finland (Keski-Suomen Sairaala Nova, address Hoitajantie 3). Call the Medical Helpline 116 117 (free of charge) before you go to the hospital!
- In urgent cases, dial 112 (general emergency number for ambulance, fire station, police. Free of charge)
While studying in another member state, EU and EEA countries are entitled to the same benefits in case of an emergency (medical care required by the state of health, accident, sudden illness etc.) as the local population. The European Health Insurance Card certifies that you are entitled to these benefits. The card is standardized throughout the European Union and can be obtained from the social security institutions of the country where you are insured. Remember to obtain the card before your travel and present it when visiting the hospital or the health centre.
Pharmacies are usually open until 17.00 or 18.00. The University Pharmacy (Yliopiston apteekki) at Kauppakatu 39 (tel. +358 300 20200) is an exception - it is open from Monday to Saturaday 8.00-22.00 and on Sunday 10.00-20.00.
