46 days in Jyvaskyla & Helsinki Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Kids will appreciate attractions like Anjan Puisto and Stone Sacristy. Your inner history buff will appreciate Old Church of Keuruu and Leppavirta Church. Venture out of the city with trips to Pyha-Hakki National Park (in Saarijarvi), Ahtari Zoo (in Ahtari) and Himos Ski Resort (in Jamsa). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape of Southern Konnevesi National park, stroll around Maki-Matin perhepuisto, trek along Paijatsalo Trail, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George Church.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Jyvaskyla trip itinerary maker website.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Jyvaskyla. In April, daytime highs in Jyvaskyla are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Family-friendly places like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) will thrill your kids. Popular historic sites such as Helsinki Cathedral and The Esplanadi Park are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Lahti (Apulandia, Pikku Vesijarvi, &more), Halosenniemi Museum (in Tuusula) and Heureka (in Vantaa). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, get your game on at Labyrinth Games Room Escape, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bellevue Beach.

For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Helsinki travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Jyvaskyla to Helsinki takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.