14 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Joutsa is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Central Finland region. Explore hidden gems such as Leivonmaki National Park and Art Center Haihatus.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Joutsa travel planner.

Portland, USA to Joutsa is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Portland to Joutsa is 10 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Portland in July, with highs in Joutsa at 71°F and lows at 51°F. On the 15th (Mon), you'll travel to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Let the collections at Finnish Air Force Museum and The Craft Museum of Finland capture your imagination. Visit Old Church of Keuruu and Church of Keuruu for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Himos Ski Resort (in Jamsa), Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi) and Korpilahti (Hoyry Galleria & Oravivuori Triangulation Tower). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Jyvaskyla Art Museum, take an in-depth tour of Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland), don't miss a visit to University of Jyvaskyla, and see the interesting displays at The Alvar Aalto Museum.

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You can drive from Joutsa to Jyvaskyla in an hour. In July, daytime highs in Jyvaskyla are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Saarijarvi.

Saarijärvi is a town and municipality of Finland. Explore hidden gems such as Pyha-Hakki National Park and Liikelataamo. When in Saarijarvi, make a side trip to see Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet in Karstula, approximately Karstula away.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Saarijarvi visit planning website.

Traveling by car from Jyvaskyla to Saarijarvi takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Saarijarvi can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. You will leave for home on the 25th (Thu).