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), Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi) and Old Church of Keuruu (in Keuruu). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Alvar Aalto Museum, take in the views from Kuokkalan silta, take an in-depth tour of Finnish Air Force Museum, and don't miss a visit to Saynatsalo Town Hall.

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Dallas, USA to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 24- hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to Jyvaskyla is 8 hours. Traveling from Dallas in December, things will get much colder in Jyvaskyla: highs are around 28°F and lows about 19°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough 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.

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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.