14 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Get out of town with these interesting Jyvaskyla side-trips: Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi), Keuruu (Church of Keuruu & Old Church of Keuruu) and Pyha-Hakki National Park (in Saarijarvi). On the 10th (Sat), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Laajis. Spend the 13th (Tue) exploring nature at Leivonmaki National Park. And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at Finnish Air Force Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Kuokkalan kartano, steep yourself in history at Oravivuori Triangulation Tower, and get in on the family fun at Nokkakivi Amusement Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Jyvaskyla trip itinerary planning website .

Manama, Bahrain to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Manama to Jyvaskyla. In March, Jyvaskyla is cooler than Manama - with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.