Season
All year
Vehicle
By car
By bike
Duration
1 day
Length
62 km
A day trip to Joutsa, located south of Jyväskylä Region, impresses with its cultural offerings that highlight the local lifestyle. Enjoy art, delicious local food, and the enchanting landscapes of the national park. The route can be traveled by car and also by bike during the summer, with a total length of just under 70 km. The route is best traveled in the summer, but most destinations can be visited year-round. However, in winter, we recommend confirming the opening hours of the destinations separately and preparing with suitable equipment for going out in nature.
Map and tips
Open the route in Google Maps.
Rent an eco-friendly electric car for your trip:
– Avis
– Omago (in Finnish)
– Electric car charging points on the map (in Finnish)
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Route description
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Attractions
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Karoliinan Kahvimylly & Kestikievari
You start the day in Joutsa at Leivonmäki with a cup of coffee or a larger breakfast at Karoliinan Kahvimylly & Kestikievari (in Finnish), where there is something for everyone among the delicious pastries and savory treats.
Opening hours: Karoliinan Kahvimylly & Kestikievari is open all year round. Check the opening hours here. (in Finnish).
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CafésDining restaurantsCatering restaurants
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Café Meijerinliiteri
The journey is worth continuing through forested landscapes towards Café Meijerinliiteri, where the charming courtyard features an art gallery Jäähuone, conjured into a former barn, and a summer dress flea market. If you only enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea at the previous stop, you can taste the café’s delightful savory and sweet treats in the garden under the shade of lilacs. Live music can also be enjoyed at Café Meijerinliiteri throughout the summer. Check the gigs and events here (in Finnish).
Opening hours: Café Meijerinliiteri is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Cafés
Café Meijerinliiteri
Summer Café Meijerinliiteri is located in Joutsa in the idyllic courtyard of a traditional farm. Housed in a converted dairy... Read more from destination Café MeijerinliiteriRead more →
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Art Centre Haihatus
For those hungry for art and culture, the multidisciplinary contemporary Art Centre Haihatus offers plenty of interesting things to see and explore. Discover Haihatus’s changing art exhibitions and events.
Opening hours: The Art Centre Haihatus is open during the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
Photo: Haihatus Art Centre/Annina Mannila Attractions
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Galleries & exhibitions
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Galleries & exhibitions
Art Centre Haihatus
Different kind of art operator for 25 years Contemporary art and indie music in the idyllic summer landscapes of Lake... Read more from destination Art Centre HaihatusRead more →
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Kineettisen taiteen talo KITA
It is worth continuing the tour with art and heading to the Kineettisen taiteen talo KITA. KITA has a changing exhibition and various events in the summer. The sculpture garden in the yard also serves as a great picnic and leisure spot.
Opening hours: KITA is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here.
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Galleries & exhibitions
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Lunch: Lounasravintola Ellin Kahvila
After a dose of culture for the day, you can move on to dine at Lounasravintola Ellin Kahvila (in Finnish), located just a stone’s throw away.
Opening hours: Hotel Aatto & Elli is open year-round. Check opening hours here (in Finnish)..
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Joutsan talomuseo
After lunch, you can head to explore the traditional Joutsa lifestyle at the Joutsa Homestead Museum. The main building of the museum is a typical Finnish peasant building, and there is a windmill in the yard. Various events are also organized in the museum area.
Opening hours: The Joutsa Homestead Museum is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish)..
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Leivonmäki National Park
A day trip is well concluded at the beautiful Leivonmäki National Park. The park’s marked trails offer nature experiences for hikers of all levels. Grab some picnic supplies from the store in the center of Joutsa and enjoy a snack or dinner with the lake views in the national park. Leivonmäki has several campfire sites, and at Harjujärvi’s accessible cooking shelter, you can make a fire even during a forest fire warning.
You can visit Leivonmäki National Park year-round.
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National parks
Leivonmäki National Park
Located in the municipality of Joutsa, the Leivonmäki National Park makes an excellent destination for hikers and rovers of all... Read more from destination Leivonmäki National ParkRead more →
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Overnight stay
After a day of sightseeing and activities, you can enjoy a good night’s sleep at places like Tampinmylly Camping. Cozy cottage accommodation in the national park’s scenery is offered by LomaLeivo holiday cottages, and suitable accommodation for larger groups can be found right in the center of Joutsa at the Hypoteekin talo, where travelers can rest in a manor atmosphere.
Photo: Tampinmylly Attractions
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Forest accommodationHostels & campsitesHoliday cottages and villas
Tampinmylly Camping
Tampinmylly is a compact and charming, nature-oriented campsite located by the clear and pristine Iso-Säynätjärvi lake in Joutsa. A new... Read more from destination Tampinmylly CampingRead more →
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