8 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Explore Jyvaskyla's surroundings by going to Oravivuori Triangulation Tower (in Korpilahti), Keuruu (Church of Keuruu & Old Church of Keuruu) and Jamsa (Vitikkala Manor & Himos Ski Resort). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Alvar Aalto Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Petajavesi Old Church, take in the architecture and design of University of Jyvaskyla, and browse the exhibits of Kuokkalan kartano.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Jyvaskyla holiday planning tool.

Portland, USA to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Portland to Jyvaskyla, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Portland in February, expect nights in Jyvaskyla to be about the same, around °F, while days are little chillier, around °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.