4 Star Places To Visit in Central Finland, Finland (49)
4.0The Alvar Aalto Museum(160 reviews) - All about Alvar Aalto Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is the father of Finnish design and architecture. His glassware and furniture are still very popular all over the world. His work includes also textiles, sculptures, and paintings. During his career Aalto designed over 500 individual buildings, approximately 300 of which were built. The vast majority are in Finland but also a few buildings are in France, Germany, Italy, and the USA. The Alvar Aalto Museum shows the Master's work clearly and comprehensively. It has an extensive collection of photographs, blueprints, furniture items and small copies of the buildings. There is also a shop and a cafe where you can buy Aalto’s favorite cake, whose recipe is kept in secret.See more..
4.5Finnish Air Force Museum(104 reviews) - Visit to Jyväskylä Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Finnish Air Force Museum shows Finnish aviation history from its beginning, 1918 to the present days. The Main exhibition consists of aircraft, engines and aircrew equipment which has been used by the Finnish Air Force. The equipment of Air Force Signals Museum has its own section. A large collection of scale models gives a wider perspective to the whole field of aviation.See more..
4.5Toivolan Vanha Piha(100 reviews) - Jyväskylä in the 1800s Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
From Toivola Old Courtyard you can find artisan’s boutiques and workshops, Toivola Restaurant, and craftsmen’s homes. The Coppersmith’s House and the Carpenter’s House are the oldest remaining wooden residences in Jyväskylä. They were built in the 1840s. These craftsmen's homes have functioned as interesting museums since the mid-1950s. Here you can experience what life has been 180 years ago.See more..
4.0Himos Ski Resort(64 reviews) - Great family skiing holiday Gear Rentals • Ski & Snowboard Areas
We were 2 adults and 4 teenagers and had a great week Himos resort offered fantastic skiing the slopes are open until 7.30pm and open at 10 all the slopes are interlinked so you can ski between different slopes they are all well maintained and suitable for all abilities . We went in half term which is different to the Finnish children half term so the slopes were almost empty . Everyone was extremely friendly the resort is immaculate and the weather was perfect . We also within the week hired a snowmobile at the resort and went ice hole swimming close by . Their is only a small shop at the resort which is expensive but the supermarkets are 10 minute drive away. We stayed in an AirBNB which was beautiful and only a 100m walk to the slopes . This was a memorable and fun packed holiday highly recommendedSee more..
4.5Petäjävesi Old Church(55 reviews) - 3rd UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
This church is carved by Finnish peasants between 1763 and 1765 and was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1994 as an example of the long architectural tradition of wooden churches in the Nordic countries. The church is open for visitors during the summer time and the there is an entrance fee of 7 euros to get in (small discounts for students and senior citizens). If you decide to visit this church I suggest that you also stop by the graveyard and spend some time there. When we visited the church there was a guide around from whom you could ask questions. The church has its' own website telling the story of this unique church and can be found with address petajavesioldchurch dot fi.See more..
This museum showcases the diversity of nature in Central Finland. It has an impressive collection of over 250 000 samples of flora and fauna typical for Central Finland. The museum is situated in Vesilinna Watching Tower. On the same visit, you can have a bird's eye view over the beautiful scenery.See more..
4.0The Craft Museum of Finland(48 reviews) - Interesting specialty museum Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
The museum is a specialized museum for handicraft covering entire Finland, a place where skills and people meet as well as an interesting destination for visitors. Situated on the pedestrian street at the hearth of Jyväskylä, the Craft Museum of Finland is easily accessible museum, which unobtrusive façade hides experiences for all senses and for all ages. The museum tells the story of Finnish crafts as part of the weave of history. Handicraft has lived along with Finland both in everyday life and in celebration and it plays a significant role even in our current digital era.See more..
4.5Wayout Jyvaskylä(30 reviews) - Very good escape room game place in Jyväskylä. Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
You and your team will be locked in a room and your mission is to solve a set of logical puzzles and find your way out in 60 minutes! During the game you need to use logical thinking, teamwork, and creativeness to figure your "WayOut". Each room has a distinct story and a theme which will unveil to your group during the game. Are you up for the challenge?See more..
4.0Jyväskylä Art Museum(29 reviews) - Contemporary art Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Jyväskylä Art Museum is regional art museum of Central Finland. The mission of the museum is to show and collect visual art from Central Finland, Finnish and international printmaking and photography as well as other national and international artwork complementary to museum’s collections. One of the museum's focus points is art and museum education. In collaboration with the Centre for Creative Photography, the Jyväskylä Art Museum maintains The Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre. This centre consists of the Galleria Ratamo along with a printmaking workshop, photography studio and artist workspaces all situated in Jyväskylä’s former roundhouse.See more..
4.0Saynatsalo Town Hall(19 reviews) - Aalto's functional architectur Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the most significant works of architect Alvar Aalto, who has an internationally renowned position in the history of modern architecture. Aalto himself fell in love with Säynätsalo and named the islands as the Tahiti of Lake Päijänne. Tavolo Bianco is the company taking care of Tourists' services onsite.See more..
The Museum of Central Finland operates as the provincial museum of Central Finland and the town museum of Jyvaskyla. At the Museum of Central Finland you can learn history of Jyvaskyla and Central Finland, you can re-enter bygone times and enjoy in a whole variety of ways! You can also find art exhibitions. The museum building is worthy of visit in itself. It is designed by Alvar Aalto. See more..
4.5University of Jyvaskyla(17 reviews) - The second largest university in Finland Points of Interest & Landmarks • Universities & Schools
Jyväskylä University has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking Teacher Seminary, which was founded in 1863. There are three campuses: the Main Campus area in the city center as well as Mattilanniemi and Ylistönrinne Campuses on opposite shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi. Several buildings in the main campus area were designed by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The university has 15,000 students and if counting the adult education students, 40,000 students in total. The university offers a wide range of study programs. Natural Sciences, Human Sciences, Sports and Health Sciences, as well as Teacher education, are the university's areas of special expertise. For a tourist, there is a University Museum, founded in 1900. It has two sections: The Cultural History Section and The Natural History Museum. The latter one is located under the Vesilinna water tower.See more..
4.5Leivonmaki National Park(15 reviews) - Amazingly beautiful Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM National Parks
What a beautiful place. We did the Koskikara trip, which took us about an hour in a stunning landscape. Parking was available in a school yard right next to the start. Highly recommendedSee more..
4.0Nokkakivi Amusement Park(15 reviews) - Great place to enjoy with the kids Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
Nokkakivi is a great place to enjoy a sunny day with kids, the park is tidy and versatile. Even a little shower does not matter while in Nokkakivi there are places to enjoy under the roof. Service is kind, joyful and helpful all the time. Easy access from the road 9 is also a plus. See more..
4.5Maki-Matin perhepuisto(15 reviews) - Your kids will have so much fun! Spent 2-3 hours Parks
This is a one of a kind playground! It has all types of places and possibilities for all age groups. It is very large and very close to the city center. So if you visit the city and want some special place where you can relax and where your kids would have lots of fun, here is your top choice! My son enjoyed it and so did all the kids I saw there. There are so many outdoor toys offered by the administration of the playground: cars, bikes, sand toys.... you name it! For more information, you can contact [email protected]See more..
This 480-meter long bridge completed in 1989 connects the city center via Lutakko to Kuokkala. When completed, it was Finland's fourth-longest road bridge. The bridge has very busy car traffic. Ylistö pedestrian bridge is much nicer for walking. Both have panoramic lake views.See more..
4.5Tourujoen Luontopolku(12 reviews) - Great spot close to the city Spent < 1 hour Parks • Scenic Walking Areas
Very beautiful and easy walk. We went on a sunny day and say some squirrels and birds also. There is a nice spot on the other side of the river for relaxing. Very easy to get to as it is a short walk from the city.See more..
In lake rich region this bridge provides a great view over lake Päijänne. Also a great choice of route (between Jyväskylä and Lahti) if you want to marvel other lake-views and drive on smaller roads from here to Pulkkilan harju, that has a great number of fantastic lake scenery too.See more..
Easy and suits for everyone. Old trees. Nice park and goog fireplace. Short easy routes. Suitabe for small kids to older people.See more..
4.5Vitikkala Manor(8 reviews) - Cute wooden cafeteria, home shop and museum Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums • Coffeehouses
Located perfectly in the heart of Jämsä and they have nice home shop where you may buy some souvenirs. Also highly recommended to visit the old museum and why not cup of coffee and tasty pastry.See more..
4.5Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet(7 reviews) - Great little Museum, a real find Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
We came upon the Wanhat Wehkeet car museum by chance. But what a find, it's a must see for anyone who loves old vehicles and things from the past. Lots of wonderful and well restored classic cars and motorcycles of all kinds. There are also many vintage items and interesting sets of life in the past. The old style cafe fits in perfectly and the food and drink were good. The staff were all nice and friendly. If you are in the area it's a very interesting place to visit. See more..
4.5Old Church of Keuruu(7 reviews) - Beautiful! Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
This old church is just incredibly beautiful! You must go inside and enjoy the old paintings! Mind your feet:-) We were lucky enough to have a local explain the history of the church.See more..
4.0Kauppakeskus Sokkari(6 reviews) - Good shopping center Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shopping Malls
This S-Group shopping center is located on the city's pedestrian street. It has several chain stores, unique shops, restaurants and cafes under one roof. For example, here you can find a Sokos department store, Alko liquor store and Mestarin Herkku food store.See more..
4.0Torikeskus(6 reviews) - Sure it's not most modern but it has many small nice stores Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
The building is a bit... dark and not most modern but there are lots of small and nice stores where you will find jewelry, clothes, legos, toys, food, etc. Trust me, it's worth checking out!See more..
4.5Nestori(5 reviews) - Real local - and delicious - profuct just 1 min from E4-route! Speciality & Gift Shops
Nestori is one of the oldest "direct-sell from farms"- stores in Finland and still a really high-quality one! It is cooperative selling local breads, cakes, conservatives, farmproducts, handicrafts etc. They also have little cafe. I love this place and when I am on holiday in Viitasaari I always get my bread etc. From there. At 10 am You get them nice and warm.See more..
We had great day at liesjärvi with friends. Guides were very nice and told a lot of interesting facts about the place and its nature. Go and learn about the nature even if you are a Fin See more..
What a wonderful little wooden church. Smells, looks, sounds amazing. We've also seen a wedding taking place (a great choice of site!).See more..
4.5Art Center Haihatus(5 reviews) - Interesting exhibitions Spent More than 3 hours Art Galleries
Haihatus Art Center and Residency is a unique, versatile and international all year round art center located in Joutsa, Central Finland. Just a couple of hours' drive from Helsinki and only one hour from Jyväskylä you get to experience art and culture in an unique environment in the middle of the beautiful Finnish lakeland. During the summer season art exhibitions, picnic concerts, art workshops, contemporary circus performances and Finland's only gallery house specialized in kinetic art; KITA, attract domestic and international travellers of all ages. In the winter Haihatus offers atmospheric multi-art evenings and snowy happenings for the whole family. Haihatus serves as a residence for international artists, so during your visit you may be able to meet the artists from all over the world creating art.See more..
The service has always been good, the seats are comfortable and the location is of course amazing! I have especially enjoyed the musicals. See more..
4.0Nyrölän luontopolku(5 reviews) - Good place for family with kids Hiking Trails
Recommend to those who travels with kids, really easy to hiking, beautiful nature of the Finnish forest, lake and summertime. See more..
4.5Toivakan kirkko(4 reviews) - Church like no other - worth to visit Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
At the time in 1970s the Toivakka church's ceiling paintings were scandal and even the vicar Vironmäki resigned because he did not want to preach under the paintings. It is the style - pop culture / pop art - where Jesus is like hippie and the angels are like fashion model, vampire, gypsy, Chinese and Egyptian just to mention few. The contrast is so huge with the church itself (built in 1882). Paintings are made by local artist Pellervo Lukumies whose father was Toivakka's long time vicar Kalle Lukumies. Paintings painted by Lukumies replaced the old ones, which were painted according to Alvar Aalto's plan in 1920s..... It is said that the church just wanted renovation of the old ones (angels and apostles), but artist Lukumies thought differently. There is lot of humour in these paintings but artist also had a message which is more than topical even today (actually always) "there is room for everyone in heaven"See more..
Visiting friends in the area we had heard of the beautiful view from the tower. After roaming the town - as the tower was hard to find - we finally found it. It is a steep path from the parking lot up to the tower, but wow - we were paid back in full when we got there. The view is breathtaking.See more..
Selkeät opasteet puissa. Helppokulkuinen reitti ensimmäiselle näköalatasanteelle, jonka jälkeen maasto vaikeakulkuista. Reitin kesto mukavine evästaukoineen reippaalla vauhdilla 2 tuntia. Parkkipaikka aivan tien vieressä, josta helppo lähteä reitille ja löytää perille.See more..
4.5Kirpputori Silinteri(4 reviews) - Avara kirppis Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Flea & Street Markets
Jyväskylässä ollessani kävin tutkimassa Silinteri kirppiksen tarjonnan. Kirppis oli avara ja valoisa, mutta myytävä tavara ei saanut hihkumaan innostuksesta, lisäksi aika paljon epäsiistejä pöytiä. Hyvää oli tiskin takana olevan hyllyn tavaroiden näkyvä hinnoittelu.See more..
Really nice church. Easy access. Central location. Nice architecture for a Lutheran church which normally are so plain. See more..
4.5Sahis Aki resort(3 reviews) - Great skiing Ski & Snowboard Areas
We had an hour's ski lesson here. Fabulous instructor. Reasonably priced and really friendly staff. would definetly go againSee more..
4.5Peltolan Mäkitupalaismuseo(2 reviews) - Wonderful visit into finnish lifestyle history Speciality Museums • History Museums
Within this museum you Will explore daily life from past decades. You Will see and visit different kinds of buidlings, where you can see a lot of equipment for any kind of work. You can use your imagination and picture People from past To their daily work while cows are moawning on the background. This museum is interesting for People, Who usually don't like museums at all. Suitable for families also. Small size guarantees nice and cozy stay. Highly recommended! See more..
4.0Gallery Kapy(2 reviews) - Creative summer gallery in Konnevesi Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries
Small but interesting! Good exhibitions, a small cafe, a shop full of local handicrafts, and a nice atmosphere. Well worth a visit. See more..
4.0Taulumäen Kirkko(2 reviews) - Popular as a concert venue, too Churches & Cathedrals
The three-story oblong church hall is also popular for concert use. On December 12, there was one that filled the hall.See more..
4.0Neron Portaat(2 reviews) - Wonderful view from the top Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
If you take the trouble to climb up the hill to Harju, there are beautiful views to reward you. Especially from the top of the stairs, where you have a direct view all the way down to the lake. The steps on both sides of the steep hill are popular with step runners.See more..
4.0AaltoAlvari(2 reviews) - Enjoying water and understanding local culture Sports Complexes
A wonderful water centre originally designed by Alvar Aalto, open in 1955 and continuously renovated. What the website says, makes you curious: "AaltoAlvari Aquatic Centre is the most popular sports venue in the city. AaltoAlvari is originally designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto. It is a great venue for competitive and recreational swimming and other water activities. In AaltoAlvari one can also enjoy the spa section and join the instructed fitness classes". However, when you are there, the experience overcomes expectations: a lot of different pools, all sort of whirlpools and water activities, efficient and clean facilities in a warm atmosphere where you can have a grasp of Finnish ways to enjoy sport.See more..
4.0Venekosken kesateatteri(1 review) - Kesäteatteri kunnon katoksella Spent 1-2 hours Theaters Venekosken kesäteatteri Hankasalmella esitti viime vuonna Pihkatapin. Jatkoa seuraa tänä kesänä. Kyläläisten harrastustoiminta on hyvää tasoa.See more..
4.0Kuhmoinen Church(1 review) - Kaunis kirkko mäenpäällä Religious Sites
Kesäaikaan avoinna.
"Kirkko on avoinna ajalla 1.6. – 31.8. maanantaista torstaihin klo 9-15 ja perjantaisin klo 9-13 lukuun ottamatta juhannusaattoa, jolloin kirkko on suljettu. Muina aikoina tarvittaessa voit sopia ajan ottamalla yhteyttä Kuhmoisten kirkkoherranvirastoon." (Tieto Hollolan seurakunnan sivuilta poimittu)See more..
4.0Karoliinan Portaat(1 review) - Nice to visit when you’re nearby Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
Karoliina’s steps are nice to visit when you are in the region of Viitasaari. There’s a nice nature trail towards the steps and another trail around it if the steps are too steep or slippery. During June / July it might have a lot of mosquitos bothering you, which is common in Finland during this time of year. The steps are pretty impressive to see as they are a natural occurance. See more..
4.0Saarijarven museo(1 review) - Kunnianhimoinen taidemuseo – Art Museum Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Hieno taidemuseo kivenheiton päässä keskustasta Herajärven rannassa. Pihalla on kokoelma patsaita ja muutama vanha rakennus. Kesäisin siellä on ollut myös lampaita heinää niittämässä.See more..