Top 5 winter activities in Jyväskylä Region
Jyväskylä Region offers numerous fun holiday activities in winter. Get ready to experience the exhilarating slopes of ski resorts, ice fishing on a frozen lake, and a refreshing dip in an ice hole – not forgetting Finland’s most popular winter sport, cross-country skiing!
1. Downhill skiing & cross-country skiing
The snowy winters of the Jyväskylä Region provide ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding. Jämsä’s Himos was chosen as the ski resort of the year in 2022. Jyväskylä’s Laajis, on the other hand, was recognized as the local center of the year in 2019. You can also find the joy of slopes and thrilling hills at Äänekoski’s Äänemäki Ski Center, Muurame’s Riihivuori Resort, Hankasalmi’s Häkärinteet and Paavonrinteet in Saarijärvi.
Cross-country skiing is the most popular winter sport among Finns. In the Jyväskylä Region, you can find numerous maintained ski trails, for example, in Laajavuori, Peurunka, Himos, Keuruu and Äänekoski.
2. Winter swimming
Winter swimming is a popular winter activity among local Finns. Several sauna operators in the Jyväskylä Region organize open sauna sessions weekly or monthly. Besides enjoying the gentle warmth of the sauna, you can try ice swimming. Remember to read the instructions before going to the ice hole to ensure a safe experience.
3. Ice fishing
In addition to winter swimming, the freezing of lakes offers the opportunity for ice fishing. Experience an almost arctic atmosphere while ice fishing as the frosty wind sweeps across the open lake. Join a wilderness guide on the lake and try your luck at fishing with, for example, Weird Nordic Experience or HyvanTahen.
4. Snowmobile and husky safaris
Safaris offer a suitable winter activity for speed enthusiasts! Jump on a snowmobile at Varjola Resort in Laukaa or at Himos in Jämsä. Or perhaps you have always dreamed of a husky safari? Jump on a husky sled at McAho Safaris in Jämsä.
5. Ice skating
Did you know that in addition to ice fishing, you can also skate on natural ice? In Jyväskylä, about 2,4 km long tour skating track is plowed on Lake Jyväsjärvi during cold winters. Tour skates can be rented from places like Satamakahvila and Kotakahvila in the Lutakko harbor.
Tips for fun activities with kids
There are lots of fun activities to do with the whole family!
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