Jämsä

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Tourists know the Jämsä area as Himos-Jämsä. Year-round activities, events and beautiful nature attract visitors from near and far to visit the area for even longer periods of time. Himos offers plenty of high-quality cottage accommodation right next to the ski resort, golf course and summer highlights.

Enchanting nature, spectacular terrain and shimmering waterways will calm the mind. Mighty cliffs and bubbling rapids seem to be the best of natural attractions.

Hiking trails and nature trails entice you to hike and explore the magical atmosphere of the forests. The hiking and outdoor trails in the area allow every traveler an unforgettable experience.

Four local museums and Specialty Museums tell the history of the area. The Himos-Jämsä area is also known for its felt art and handicraft tradition. Felt shops and felt exhibitions are part of the area’s rich cultural activities. In summer, the felt is celebrated at the International Felt Exhibition.

Saunakylä is a journey into the centuries-old history of a Finnish sauna and an authentic sauna experience. In the sauna village, you can have a sauna on summer Saturdays in smoke saunas from all over Finland.

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Himos

Outdoor & Sports

Himos Holiday Resort contains plenty of top-quality holiday cottages right next to the ski resort, golf course and the summer’s top events. Himos is a lively event centre that features all types of events all year round. Himos Holiday Village contain charming holiday accommodations that are sure to suit every taste. Staying in a top-of-the-line villa is a pleasant and hassle-free way of spending your holiday, the region also contains several luxurious villas that are sure to provide a dash of elegance to your holiday.

Sauna Village

History & Architecture

Located along the waterfront of Lake Päijänne in Juokslahti, Jämsä, the Sauna Village offers a genuine sauna experience and a journey into the history of Finnish sauna spanning over hundreds of years. Sauna Village provides visitors with an opportunity to become acquainted with the most extensive collection of Finnish smoke saunas. Sauna Village is easily accessible by car, bus or even by boat. Located along the waterfront of Lake Päijänne in Juokslahti, Jämsä, the Sauna Village offers a genuine sauna experience.

Wanha Witonen

Wildlife & Nature

The Wanha Witonen canoe trail you experience how the atmospheric rivers and crystal-clear lakes transform into turbulent rapids. The Wanha Witonen canoe trail is named after the old note worth five Finnish markkas de¬signed by Eliel Saarinen in 1909. The note’s view of a lake and the rowers on it is a painting of Rasuanniemi, which is located along the trail. The Wanha Witonen canoe trail begins in Petäjävesi, passes by the village of Koskenpää and Jämsä, and ends on Lake Päijänne.

Multi-sport Arena of Maauimala

Outdoor & Sports

Maauimala and the traffic park nearby are both located and equipped to be an excellent activity park. You can find suitable action for people of all ages there. On a hot summer day you may want to dip into the water, sunbathe or have a picnic on the lawn. You also find there the Bukk Off Ice practise rink, which is meant for skill training in ice hockey, rinkball and floorball. It is the biggest one outdoors in Finland. ou can enjoy its bumps and curves on your bike, kickboard or skateboard.

Juveninkoski (Rapids)

Wildlife & Nature

The wild rushing rapids of Juvéninkoski are located in Partala, Jämsä. Juvéninkoski is on the Nytkymenjoki River, it is the most impressive of nine rapids. The gorgeous waterfall is nearly seven metres in height, the best part is its sheer drop, as single-drop waterfalls are a somewhat rare in Finland. This makes Juvéninkoski one of the more famous natural attractions in Jämsä. During the spring flood, its surging whitewater is a magnificent sight. During the summer, the lush vegetation enveloping the rapids make this truly enchanting.

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Reitin varrella

Lake Päijänne is the second largest lake in Finland. It is surrounded by rural landscape, idyllic towns and many islands. You can drive your way around the lake either clockwise or as recommended. Start your journey from Lahti and reach Jyväskylä in a day or two. You will drive past some of the most beautiful sceneries and landscapes in southern Finland. Check out the different activities that can be found on the planning site where surely you will find yourself and your company something to do along the road!

3 - 5 days

Amazing Päijänne