Lakeside vertical 15 min from Jyväskylä, open lake views: Riihivuori sits on the shore of Lake Päijänne in Muurame, 15 minutes from Jyväskylä.
Riihivuori sits on the shore of Lake Päijänne in Muurame, about 15 minutes from Jyväskylä and 285 km from Helsinki. The hill drops directly toward the lake, giving open summit views and one of the longest verticals in central Finland at 110 m. Eight pistes share four lifts, with night skiing, a snowpark and 25 km of cross-country tracks through the Dec to Mar season. Its closeness to Jyväskylä makes it a popular day hill for the city.
The 110 m lake-facing vertical gives longer, more sustained runs than most central hills, suiting progressing intermediates alongside beginners. A snowpark covers freestyle riders and 25 km of cross-country tracks add nordic options. The open views toward Lake Päijänne are part of the appeal on a clear day.
About 15 minutes by car from Jyväskylä, whose airport and rail links connect to Helsinki; by road it is roughly 285 km from the capital.
There is no large resort village, so most visitors base in nearby Jyväskylä, a short drive away, for accommodation and dining.
Gentle lower pistes and lit slopes close to Jyväskylä make for easy family afternoons on the snow.