Holiday in Lakeland Finland
Four seasons, four excellent reasons to explore the stunning Jyväskylä Region in Finnish Lakeland. Here, in the middle of Europe’s largest lake district, you’ll discover how Europe’s coolest city and cool design meet the world’s hottest sauna culture. Whether you’re a nature lover seeking the tranquility of national parks and calming lake scenery, or a city breaker eager to explore a vibrant city and the local way of living, the Jyväskylä Region is a perfect and sustainable destination for your next holiday in Finland.
Here, in the Sauna Region of the World, you’ll discover Finnish happiness at its purest: on bright summer nights, as you cool off on a lakeside pier after a relaxing sauna. On crisp winter days, when you plunge from the warmth of the sauna into an ice‑cold lake. All this, while enjoying the city’s rich cultural offerings, from world‑famous architecture by Alvar Aalto to unique museums and lively events. And perhaps you already knew it: when you’re on holiday in the Jyväskylä Region, you’re on holiday in the happiest country in the world!

How to get to the Jyväskylä Region?
Jyväskylä Region, located in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland, is easy to reach by train, bus or rental car. There are also connecting flights from Helsinki to Jyväskylä airport.
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Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna in Spa & Resort Peurunka
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Trattoria Aukio
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Aalto’s Lakeland Impressions
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Survivor Skills and Nature Experiences in Piispala
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Varjola Resort Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience
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Restaurant Patapirtti
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Canoe Tour to Kalasaari Sauna
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Moose Manor Zoo Tour
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Restaurant Sataman Viilu
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Experience nature like never before on an efatbike tour at Spa & Resort Peurunka!
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Europe’s Coolest City Walking Tour
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Authentic Finnish Camp School
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Guided Rowing Under the Night Sky
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Revontuli Bowling Diner
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Exhibition: 13 Stories about Humane Design
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Become a Sauna Master
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Jalo kitchen & lounge
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Art workshop in atmospheric log house
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Varjola Resort Hiking Trip
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The Magic of Finnish Early Childhood Education
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Berry Picking with Pancakes
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e-Fatbike safaris at Himos
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Lakeview Disc Golf-park in Spa & Resort Peurunka
Peurunka Disc Golf-park. The 20-lane frisbee golf course is located… Read more →- Sauna and Wellbeing
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Canoe Tour: Petäjävesi Old Church (UNESCO) and Lake Karikkoselkä
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Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
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Canoe Tour on Tuomiojärvi
Afternoon relaxing canoe tour on the peaceful waters of Lake… Read more →- Sauna and Wellbeing
Lakeside Sauna in Spa & Resort Peurunka
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Canoe tour in Leivonmäki National Park
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Varjola Resort White Water Rafting
Kuusaa River stream offers a lot of excitement to your… Read more →- Culture
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AALTO – Work and Life
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Bowling in Spa & Resort Peurunka
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Nature Next to Urban Life Walking Tour
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Magnificent Finnish Nature Package
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Taiken Day – Experience the Finnish Essence
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Summer Evening Cruise from Jyväskylä
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Ruustinna’s traditional lakeside sauna – authentic steam by the shores of Lake Saarijärvi
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Outdoor Express: Canoe Tour in Leivonmäki National Park
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Canoe Tour to Saraakallio Rock Paintings
Admire the Saraakallio stone-age rock paintings from a canoe and… Read more →- Culture
Exhibition: Freddy Fabris: The Renaissance Series
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Exhibition: Rally Finland – 75 Years of Gravel, Heroes, and a Travelling Circus
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Restaurant Loimu
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Wellness and Yoga Holiday in Piispala
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Uusi-Yijälä’s Berry Wine Farm and Shop
Since 1995, Finnish berry producers have been allowed to produce… Read more →- Eat and Drink
Lake View Restaurant in Jyväskylä
Alba’s lake view restaurant serves customers all year around. In… Read more →- Sauna and Wellbeing
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SUP-boarding on Tuomiojärvi
Afternoon relaxing SUP-board tour on the peaceful waters of Lake… Read more →- Eat and Drink
Aittakahvila with the most scenic lake view in Saarijärvi
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Team Training Camps
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Aalto2 Museum Centre
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Verso Urban Bar & Kitchen
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Beach Holiday with Sauna
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Finnish Summer Bliss Lakeland Adventure Tour
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Outdoor Expresss: Canoe Tour in Southern Konnevesi National Park
Hop on the Outdoor Express bus from Jyväskylä to Southern… Read more →- Culture
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Exploring Central Finland
The permanent exhibition of the Museum of Central Finland traces… Read more →- Culture
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Explore Alvar Aalto’s Jyväskylä
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Discovering Finnish Happiness
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Piispala Summer Camp 2026
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Varjola Resort Canoeing trip to Vatiajärvi Lake
Enjoy your day by canoeing a beautiful section of Lakeland… Read more →- Experiences
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Unique Sauna experiences by Sataman Viilu
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The Magic of Finnish Education
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A Summer Day as a Happy Finn
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Bistro Kirkkopuisto
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Finnish Bliss: Explore Jyväskylä & Lakeland
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ATV Safaris at Himos
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The world’s largest smoke sauna
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Guided tour: AALTO – Work and Life
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Sauna Hopping
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Restaurants in Spa & Resort Peurunka
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Sauna Region Week 6.6.-14.6.2026
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Aalto2 Shop
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Peat Treatment in the World’s Largest Smoke Sauna – guided public sauna for women only
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Visit the Saraakallio Experience Centre
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A Unique Finnish Sauna Experience – Sauna by the Foal Pasture at Taiken
Taiken is a Japanese word that means experience. Our aim… Read more →- Experiences
Lunch Cruise from Jyväskylä
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Pampering Sauna at Lakeland’s Laguna Beach
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Varjola Resort Guided Fishing at Kuusaa River
The tumbling waters of the Kuusaankoski -river are perfect for… Read more →- Sauna and Wellbeing
Experience Peurunka Spa
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