2 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): look for gifts at Vitikkala Manor, tour the pleasant surroundings at Himos Ski Resort, and then admire the striking features of Petajavesi Old Church. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Toivolan Vanha Piha, then learn about all things military at Finnish Air Force Museum, then enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Jyvaskyla, and finally see the interesting displays at The Alvar Aalto Museum.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Jyvaskyla day trip website.

Helsinki to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. When traveling from Helsinki in November, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Jyvaskyla: temperatures range from 1°C by day to -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.