15 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Take a break from the city and head to Leivonmaki National Park and Nyrolan luontopolku. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Oravivuori Triangulation Tower and University of Jyvaskyla. Venture out of the city with trips to Himos Ski Resort (in Jamsa), Hoyry Galleria (in Korpilahti) and Art Center Haihatus (in Joutsa). On the 1st (Sat), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Laajis. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Keuruu, stroll through Maki-Matin perhepuisto, take in the views from Kuokkalan silta, and stop by Punnitse & Saasta.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Jyvaskyla road trip planner .

Mumbai, India to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Eastern European Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Mumbai in May: high temperatures in Jyvaskyla hover around 17°C and lows are around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to travel to Karstula.

Karstula is a municipality of Finland founded in 1867. Step off the beaten path and head to Pyha-Hakki National Park and Liikelataamo. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Karstula trip app .

Traveling by car from Jyvaskyla to Karstula takes 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. You will leave for home on the 6th (Thu).