Central Finland is a region of lakes and forests in the heart of the country. The waters of Päijänne and Keitele, ridge landscapes and four national parks offer year-round activities, complemented by the city experiences of the regional centre Jyväskylä.
Use the map to discover the best activities and attractions across Central Finland.
The best activities in Central Finland are found on city-level Top 10 lists.
Leivonmäki, Pyhä-Häkki, Isojärvi and Salamajärvi national parks and the Lake Päijänne area are popular excursion destinations.
Himos in Jämsä and Laajavuori in Jyväskylä serve downhill and cross-country skiers. Trail networks and ice rinks add to the winter options.
Alvar Aalto's architecture in Jyväskylä, Petäjävesi Old Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the lake scenery are the region's best-known sights.
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