15 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Explore hidden gems such as Kuokkalan kartano and Oravivuori Triangulation Tower. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Alvar Aalto Museum and Vitikkala Manor. Get out of town with these interesting Jyvaskyla side-trips: Keuruu (Old Church of Keuruu & Church of Keuruu), Joutsa (Leivonmaki National Park & Art Center Haihatus) and Himos Ski Resort (in Jamsa). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Jyvaskyla Art Museum, get engrossed in the history at Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland), brush up on your military savvy at Finnish Air Force Museum, and don't miss a visit to University of Jyvaskyla.

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Boston, USA to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Boston to Jyvaskyla due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Boston in January, with highs in Jyvaskyla at 20°F and lows at 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Karstula.

Karstula is a municipality of Finland founded in 1867. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet and Pyha-Hakki National Park. There's more to do: take some stellar pictures from Julmat Lammit.

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You can drive from Jyvaskyla to Karstula in 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 21°F, and evening lows to 11°F. You will leave for home on the 20th (Wed).