9 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Venture out of the city with trips to Jamsa (Himos Ski Resort & Vitikkala Manor), Old Church of Keuruu (in Keuruu) and Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Toivolan Vanha Piha, explore the world behind art at Jyvaskyla Art Museum, snap pictures at Kuokkalan silta, and see the interesting displays at The Craft Museum of Finland.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Jyvaskyla trip builder site.

Dallas, USA to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Dallas to Jyvaskyla. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Dallas in December; daily highs in Jyvaskyla reach 28°F and lows reach 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Karstula.

Karstula is a municipality of Finland founded in 1867. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): get great views at Julmat Lammit and then examine the collection at Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Karstula online road trip planner.

You can drive from Jyvaskyla to Karstula in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 29°F in December, and nighttime lows around 20°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.