6 days in Kotka & Jyvaskyla Itinerary

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Visiting Riverside Park and Santalahti Nature Trail will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sibelius Park and Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Museum of Aviation, enjoy the sand and surf at Beach Mansikkalahti, appreciate the extensive heritage of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, and have fun at Katariina Seaside Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Kotka journey planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Kotka. In July in Kotka, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Serlachius Museum Gustaf and Natural History Museum of Central Finland. Explore hidden gems such as The Craft Museum of Finland and Leivonmaki National Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jyvaskyla: Gösta Serlachius Museum, Museum of Art (in Mantta-Vilppula) and Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Jyvaskyla Art Museum, get engrossed in the history at Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland), stroll around Tourujoen Luontopolku, and take in the views from Karkisten Silta.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Jyvaskyla journey planner.

You can drive from Kotka to Jyvaskyla in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.