11 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Change things up with these side-trips from Jyvaskyla: Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi), Church of Keuruu (in Keuruu) and Jamsa (Himos Ski Resort & Vitikkala Manor). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Toivolan Vanha Piha, brush up on your military savvy at Finnish Air Force Museum, see the interesting displays at The Craft Museum of Finland, and admire the masterpieces at Jyvaskyla Art Museum.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Jyvaskyla trip planner.

Orlando, USA to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 23- hour flight. Traveling from Orlando to Jyvaskyla, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Orlando in December, with highs in Jyvaskyla at 28°F and lows at 19°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel to Viitasaari.

Viitasaari is a town and municipality of Finland.It is located in the Central Finland region. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Viitasaari: Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet (in Karstula) and Saarijarvi (Julmat Lammit, Liikelataamo, &more). There's still lots to do: fly down the slopes at Sahis Aki resort and stop by Nestori.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Viitasaari trip maker app.

Drive from Jyvaskyla to Viitasaari in 1.5 hours. In December in Viitasaari, expect temperatures between 31°F during the day and 24°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel back home.