Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
Photographer: Julia Kivelä
  • Nature

Jyväskylä Region

5 days

All year

Jyväskylä Region´s Four National Parks in 5 days

Experience the diverse nature of the Jyväskylä Region in our four national parks, where Finnish nature can be experienced in miniature! The trails in the region’s four national parks transport the visitors up ridges of whispering pines, to the shores of glittering blue lakes, expanses of bogland, fascinating boulder fields, wilderness forests and foaming rapids.

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Season

All year

Vehicle

Car route

Duration

5 days

Jyväskylä Region is home to 4 national parks. Pyhä-Häkki National Park, established in 1956, is renowned for its ancient forests, featuring 400-year-old pines and untouched natural beauty. Located in Saarijärvi, 82 km from Jyväskylä, it offers a serene escape into old-growth forests and mires, providing a glimpse into Finland’s natural heritage. Leivonmäki National Park, established in 2003, is located in Joutsa, 48 km from Jyväskylä. It showcases a diverse landscape of forests, lakes, and marshes. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly trails, scenic picnic spots, and the unique geological formations of eskers formed during the glacial period. Southern Konnevesi National Park, founded in 2014, spans the regions of Konnevesi and Rautalampi. It is characterized by its stunning lake landscapes, islands, and rugged cliffs. Ideal for boating and canoeing, it also offers hiking trails. Salamajärvi National Park, established in 1982, is located in Kinnula. Known for its diverse mire ecosystems and wilderness, it is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering trails that traverse rocky pinewoods and open bogs.

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Route description

  • Jyväskylä Region

    Day 1

    Arrival to the Jyväskylä Region in Saarijärvi (66 km north from Jyväskylä). Stay overnight in charming B&B Ruustinna.

    Person standing in front of a lake and forest.
    Photographer: Jukka Paakkinen

    Accommodations

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan
  • Jyväskylä Region

    Day 2

    After breakfast explore the Pyhä-Häkki National Park that is known for its ancient pines, some that are hundreds years old. Pyhä-Häkki is the oldest of the Jyväskylä Region’s national parks and enduring favorite with its easily traversed pathways.

    After exploring the national park, drive 90 km to Kinnula from Saarijärvi. Karkausmäen Kammari in Kinnula offers accommodation in a beautiful scenery by a lakefront. After a day of activities, you can relax in a traditional Finnish sauna and listen to the nature sounds by a fire at the ‘laavu’ (lean-to).

    Person smiling and hugging a tree
    Photographer: Julia Kivelä

    Attractions

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan

    Accommodations

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan
  • Jyväskylä Region

    Day 3

    After Breakfast head out to Salamajärvi National Park, the southernmost forest and peatland wilderness area in Finland. The park’s landscape features extensive peatland meadows, atmospheric old-growth forests and steep blockfield cliffs. Salamajärvi is also home to forest reindeers, which are a rare sight elsewhere in Finland.

    After exploring the national park, drive to Kannonkoski (50 km from Salamäjärvi National Park) and stay overnight at Piispala. Piispala is a holistic wellbeing centre with great outdoor and adventure opportunities and it’s surrounded by the purest Lakeland nature in the Northern Central Finland.

    Pitkos trees on the marsh by the pond. Swamp grasses turn yellow. White clouds in the sky.
    Photographer: Upe Nykänen

    Attractions

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan

    Accommodations

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan
  • Jyväskylä Region

    Day 4

    Check-out and drive to Konnevesi (110 km from Piispala, Kannonkoski). Southern Konnevesi National Park charms the visitor with its ruggedly enchanting rock formations and lake scenery. Make a wonderful canoeing trip to the beautiful Southern Konnevesi National Park or join the Scenic Cruise with M/S Linnea from Häyrylänranta Harbour.

    After exploring the national park, visit the Häähninmäki lookout tower on your way to Hankasalmi (50 km from Häyrylänranta Harbor). Stay the night in Revontuli Resort – Glass Cabin.

    Two persons standing on a viewpoint. There is a forest and lake below.
    Photographer: Julia Kivelä

    Attractions

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan

    Accommodations

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan
  • Jyväskylä Region

    Day 5

    After breakfast, drive to Leivonmäki National Park (64 km from Revontuli Resort, Hankasalmi). The trails in Leivonmäki National Park are suitable for nature lovers of all ages and abilities. Visitors with disabilities and children in prams have also been taken into account, since one of the park’s trails and rest stops is barrier free. The park’s varied landscapes can be enjoyed on foot or by riding along one of the mountain bike trails.

    After exploring the Leivonmäki National Park, drive to Helsinki Airport (230 km) or stay overnight in LomaLeivo cottageslocated near the Leivonmäki National Park.

    Leivonmäki National Park Jyväskylä

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    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan

    Accommodations

    Siirry edelliseen
    Siirry seuraavaan

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