We call it "Paradise for cottage- and nature lovers", right on the edge of lake Päijänne, Tavastia region, Southern of Finland. Vääksy, known for being vivacious, is situated between two lakes: Vesijärvi and Päijänne. The beautiful landscapes, charming population center, enchanting small villages, and diverse services make Asikkala a unique place to visit.

The diverse and vibrant Himos-Jämsä region is located in the heart of Finland, in other words, close to everything you need on your holiday. The drive from Helsinki, the capital, takes only 2,5 hours. In wintertime, visitors are served by the high quality ski slopes, winter programme services, after ski and Himos Arena. During the summer, nature attractions, canoeing trails, golf and other summer activities offer the opportunity to relax and get active. Mid-summer culminates in the magnificent festivals.

Jyväskylä is a lively, versatile city of sport, movement and well-being in which over 5 000 events are staged annually. Jyväskylä is situated in the middle of Finland, right in the heart of Urban Finnish Lakeland. The city that follows in the footsteps of the world-famous architect and designer Alvar Aalto can offer visitors some amazing encounters with nature in the middle of the city as well as a variety of thought-provoking culture. Jyväskylä has plenty of lakes and these provide nice opportunities for swimming and general beach activities.

Leivonmäki's forests, lakes and marshes can be explored on family-friendly paths, including enticing duckboard trails. Enjoy your picnic in delightful scenery by the lakeside or up on an esker ridge.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The Harjujärvi campfire shelter and its surroundings are suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Muurame is a vibrant growth municipality in the Jyväskylä Region of Central Finland. Our location offers one major advantage: it’s easy to get here! Muurame is an ideal day-trip destination, but you’ll also enjoy a longer stay with us. Visitors of all ages can easily find lots to do, see and experience all year round.

The municipality of Padasjoki on the shores of Lake Päijänne offers diverse and high-quality opportunities for various outdoor activities and sports in different seasons. The Kullasvuori outdoor area, Päijänne National Park and the Päijänne-Ilvesroute are popular excursion destinations.

The pristine waters of Lake Päijänne wash the sandy shores of a chain of islands formed by an esker ridge that dates back to the Ice Age. Take a boat trip or rent a kayak and explore the park's many islands and their sandy coves and rocky shores. The nature trail at Pulkkilanharju ridge, accessible by road, also offers fine lakekand views. Look out for ospreys soaring over the lake. Take a boat trip or rent a kayak and explore the park's many islands and their sandy coves and rocky shores.

Take a stroll into the best preserved old-growth forests in Southern Finland. See 400-year-old pine trees that bear scars of ancient forest fires. Such forests give you a sense of timelessness, encouraging you to slow down and savour the natural scene. The residents of the old croft at Poika-aho surely told their children tales of the trolls and elves who lived out in the wild woods.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages. Easy access. No services for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Sysmä has a very rich past. There are over 100 pre-historic relics found in Sysmä from the Stone Age to the end of the Iron Age which has been very significant in Sysmä's history. The Sysmä church and its environment have been an important place in the region of Päijät-Häme since 600AD. Over the decade's countless finds have been made in Sysmä, the latest ones being in 2000. The patron saint of Sysmä's medieval church from the years 1510-1520 is the eternal king of Norway, St. Olof.

Toivakka is a beautiful and growing municipality of 2,400 inhabitants located about half an hour away from Jyväskylä, on the water-front. Jylhä Päijänne and Leppälahti are a fisherman's dream. Toivakka also has the deepest point in Finland's inland waters, the Ristinselkä. Nature is present to us and even Queen Elizabeth II has enjoyed our rugged forests. Fans of the Crown series should head to Elizabeth's Forest, named in honor of the Queen. For tourists, Toivakka offers diverse accommodation options, food and a wide range of activities.

Follow in the hoofprints of wild forest reindeer on the Peuran Polku Trail. You might even spot some of these rare animals. The park's varied wild scenery includes rockstrewn pinewoods, open bogs and lakes full of tasty fish. Use the facilities at Koirasalmi as a base for exploring the wilds.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The Koirasalmi area is suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Embraced by the glittering Lake Keitele, Viitasaari is a modern rural town where cultural activities and nature are valued. Enjoy the area's cultural events and the scenery of Järvisuomi. Experience the lush nature trails where you can see the rugged cliffs of Goliath and hear the chirping of local birds, such as the finch. The central location along highway nr. 4 offers the possibility of a day stop. If you want to stay longer, the homely accommodation and the peaceful rhythm of life guarantee a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

Kinnula locates in a scenic wilderness environment. The area has good possibilities for fishing and hunting but it is also very popular hiking area. The beautiful and clean nature is a key word to the location. Kinnula also attracts people with a museum demonstrating the war times of Finland. Its design is considered as a dwelling-house, a loft, a granary, a barn, a windmill, and a dugout shape. From the center of Kinnula, it takes more than 1 hour to reach the Salamajärvi National Park.

Pihtipudas is located in Central Finland along the quadrupeds. Come and admire Finland's most beautiful business station and tourist center, which is located on Niemenharju on the shores of Lake Kolima. Next to the tourist center is a historical natural site, the magnificent Niemenharju view ridge, which is bordered by pine trees, where you can go hiking, admire the Kolima waters and make observations of birds.

Laukaa is one of the oldest places in Central Finland. You can experience the nature here in multiple ways. The water routes of Saarijärvi, Viitasaari and Rautalampi merge in Laukaa. The confluence of the routes is in Saraavesi, on the shore of which are thousands of years old rock paintings of Sarakallio. Hyyppäänvuori is known to be the ‘’Koli’’ of the central Finland and it’s also valuable wilderness Natura 2000-area in terms of geology, landscape, flora and fauna.

Kivijärvi is in Suomenselkä, in northern parts of Central-Finland. Beautiful nature, lakes full of fish and friendly local people are welcoming you to our summer municipality. Kivijärvi is a popular summer holiday destination in this region because there are 89 lakes and several cottages. Spend your summer swimming in fresh lakes and hiking in the Salamajärvi national park and if you are lucky you might spot the famous wild deer.

In Southern Konnevesi National Park, visitors can enjoy the wide open waters of the lake in a boat, or canoe through a maze of islands among smooth glaciated rocks and vertical rock walls. In the clear water, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the depths that are the domain of the wild lake brown trout. Breathtaking contrasts characterise this national park. You can trek from herb-rich forests to high cliffs for a view over the magnificent landscape of the osprey.