10 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Petäjävesi is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Western Finland, next to Jyväskylä and is part of the Central Finland region. Step out of the city life by going to Leivonmaki National Park and Nyrolan luontopolku. Change things up with these side-trips from Petajavesi: Pyha-Hakki National Park (in Saarijarvi), Oravivuori Triangulation Tower (in Korpilahti) and Jyvaskyla (Karkisten Silta, Jyvaskyla Art Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: kick your exploration up a notch at Laajis, take an in-depth tour of Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland), admire the striking features of Petajavesi Old Church, and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Keuruu.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Petajavesi trip planner.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Petajavesi is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Sofia in July; daily highs in Petajavesi reach 24°C and lows reach 12°C. On the 10th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.