Toivola Old Courtyard and the companies that operate at the courtyard would like to warmly welcome you to enjoy relaxed socialising and unforgettable experiences, whether on everyday occasions or special celebrations. All of the courtyard activities combine eagerness and joy in providing high-quality service to our guests – with a laid-back and jovial approach.
The Valkoinen Puu café, Museum of Central Finland’s Craftsmen’s Houses, Sparvin Museum Shop, Toivola Courtyard Kiosk, Catering and events restaurant Paja, and Yarn Shop Titityy all operate at the courtyard and offer a range of things to see and do in groups or alone. The courtyard’s atmospheric events are a great opportunity to relax and socialise. Our diverse premises and the collaboration between the courtyard companies and our other partners enable the organisation of customers’ own events and celebrations, from small-scale private functions to events for up to 600 people.
Known for its delicious cakes, the popular Valkoinen Puu café offers Finnish-American coffee house culture in cosy premises.
Valkoinen Puu
Paja serves at events and seasonal periods and provides catering upon request for meetings and various occasions or dining events, from breakfast to multiple-course dinners.
Paja catering and events restaurant
The Courtyard and Ice cream Kiosks serve little delights; hot and cold refreshments, hard and soft drinks, and sweet and savoury food which all vary according to the season.
Toivola Courtyard and Ice cream Kiosks, Summer flower Shop
Known for its Finnish wool, this yarn shop offers high-quality natural materials, knitting supplies, wonderful luxury, and social events for knitters.
Yarn Shop Titityy
The Craftsmanship Museum’s buildings, the Coppersmith’s House and Carpenter’s House, are the oldest buildings still standing in Jyväskylä.
Museum of Craftsmanship
Pop in to hear stories about craftsmen’s family life, work, or recreation in the museum, set in the 19th century.
Craftsmanship Museum
The beautiful and atmospheric warehouses serve as event and occasion venues for up to 60 guests.
Toivola Warehouses
The sophisticated cellar is suitable for events for up to 18 people and is an excellent private venue for anything from meetings to evening dinners.
Toivola Cellar
Toivola Courtyard forms an atmospheric meeting point where you can enjoy all of the events and services offered by the courtyard companies.
Toivola Courtyard
Explore the oldest residential building still standing in its original location in central Jyväskylä, learn more about historic Jyväskylä, and go shopping.
Sparvin Museum Shop