Go to previous
With a pet in the Jyväskylä Region
When heading to the Jyväskylä Region Finland, you don’t need to leave your pet at home, as the region offers diverse opportunities to travel with your pet. The magnificent outdoor areas of Lake Finland are perfect for walking with your dog, and the short distances make traveling easier.
Photo: Julia Kivelä
10 activity tips for traveling with a dog
Pick up 10 activity tips for traveling with your dog from here and check Ansku Bergström’s and Elina Gustafsson’s tips for a pet-friendly nature holiday in the Jyväskylä Region!
Pet-friendly destinations on Jyväskylä’s Art Street
Jyväskylä Art Street is an area in Jyväskylä’s Upper Town, where you can find nearly a hundred different art and cultural destinations. The pages have compiled parks, artworks and sites under the theme ‘Walk the Dog’ that you can experience outdoors with your canine companion.
Attractions where pets are allowed
Outdoor pursuits
Accessible Harjujärvi Trail 1,3 km
The accessible trail allows everyone to enjoy the lovely views by Lake Harjujärvi and breathe the fresh pine forest air….
Read more from destination Accessible Harjujärvi Trail 1,3 km
Read more →
Galleries & exhibitions
Art Centre Haihatus
A wild oasis of contemporary art and a multi-artistic experience in the heart of Finnish Lakeland Located along the Finnish…
Read more from destination Art Centre Haihatus
Read more →
Craft shops
Asema Flea market & Boutique
Aseman Kirppari is located near Highway 9, in an old, charming workers’ association building in the village of Asema, Hankasalmi….
Read more from destination Asema Flea market & Boutique
Read more →
Hotels
Break Sokos Hotel Himos
Relaxing holidays in the Jyväskylä Region. The Break Sokos Hotel Himos is set to open in late 2025 in Jämsä,…
Read more from destination Break Sokos Hotel Himos
Read more →
Indoor exercise
Dancing
Dance barn Letkaliiteri
The atmospheric dance barn Letkaliiteri and Letka-cafe are the beating heart of the village of Rutalahti during the summer. Originally…
Read more from destination Dance barn Letkaliiteri
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Esan Petäjä Nature Trail 0,5km
Esan Petäjä Nature Trail leads to an ancient pine tree, protected as a natural monument under the Nature Conservation Act….
Read more from destination Esan Petäjä Nature Trail 0,5km
Read more →
Eat well
Frans & Sandra Bistro
Your own delicious piece of France – Votre Morceau de France. At Frans & Sandra, French cuisine and culture are…
Read more from destination Frans & Sandra Bistro
Read more →
Hotels
GreenStar Hotel
GreenStar Hotel Jyväskylä offers cost-efficient accommodation with the best comfort. When choosing to stay with us, you make a responsible…
Read more from destination GreenStar Hotel
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Häähninmäki lookout tower and nature trails
Häähninmäki Hill marks a historic boundary between the ancient hunting grounds in Hankasalmi and Konnevesi. The area has an extensive…
Read more from destination Häähninmäki lookout tower and nature trails
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Haapasaari Nature Trail 2,7km
Haapasaari is a narrow island approx. 1 km long, connected to Haapaniemi peninsula in Vaajakoski. The highest point on the…
Read more from destination Haapasaari Nature Trail 2,7km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Haikankärki 1,5km
Take a trip to Haikankärki in Summassaari, where the trail reveals the breathtaking landscape of Saarijärvi! You’ll walk along a…
Read more from destination Haikankärki 1,5km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Haukanniemi’s accessible nature trail 2,4km
When arriving at Haukanniemi nature trail, you can leave your car in the parking area on Lyhdekatu. The starting point…
Read more from destination Haukanniemi’s accessible nature trail 2,4km
Read more →
Special accommodation
Hideaway Glamping
Here less is more! The location provides nature lovers with plenty of activities to spend quality time by fishing, skiing,…
Read more from destination Hideaway Glamping
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Hitonhauta in Sumiainen 0,7km
Hitonhauta in Sumiainen is a signposted outdoor destination featuring a rock wall and a gorge. The lower trail in this…
Read more from destination Hitonhauta in Sumiainen 0,7km
Read more →
Hotels
Hotel Alba
Welcome to Hotel Alba on the shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi! This privately owned hotel offers accommodation, delicious food and friendly…
Read more from destination Hotel Alba
Read more →
Cafés
Huikon Helmi
Huikon Helmi is a cozy grill café in Huikko, Toivakka, located on the shore of the lake. You can stop…
Read more from destination Huikon Helmi
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Huutoniemi Nature Trail 1,8km
The Huutoniemi Nature Trail is located by Lake Kyynämöinen, approx. 2 km from the village of Kyynämöinen. The 1.8 km…
Read more from destination Huutoniemi Nature Trail 1,8km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Hyyppäänvuori
Hyyppäänvuori is an impressive natural treasure that rises majestically on the southwestern shore of Lake Lievestuoreenjärvi in Laukaa. Often referred…
Read more from destination Hyyppäänvuori
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Jääskelä Nature Trail 5km
Jääskelä Nature Trail leads to lush herb-rich forests and rugged open cliffs and pine forests. The trail is 5 km…
Read more from destination Jääskelä Nature Trail 5km
Read more →
Holiday cottages and villas
Jukola cottages
The Jukola cottages are located 3 kilometres from central Petäjävesi towards Jämsä, on Lake Kirrinjärvi. These cottages are classically styled Finnish summer dwellings with basic creature…
Read more from destination Jukola cottages
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Julmat Lammit 3km
Trail of just under 3 kilometers goes around the pond area, featuring a campfire site, a viewing platform, and a…
Read more from destination Julmat Lammit 3km
Read more →
Eat well
Juurikkasaari
The Pearl of Lake Päijänne in Säynätsalo, Jyväskylä, invites you to enjoy! Surrounded by beautiful Lake Päijänne, Juurikkasaari is a…
Read more from destination Juurikkasaari
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Kanavuori Hill & Kanavuori Nature Trail 3,4km
Rising to a height of almost 200 meters, the steep-walled bare rock Kanavuori is an impressive sight. From the top…
Read more from destination Kanavuori Hill & Kanavuori Nature Trail 3,4km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Kangasvuori Nature Trail 3km
Kangasvuori Nature Trail is located in the eastern edge of the city, near the residential areas of Kangasvuori and Huhtasuo….
Read more from destination Kangasvuori Nature Trail 3km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Karhunahas 0,6km
Karhunahas is located in Töysänperä, Petäjävesi. The place is an ancient haunt of bear hunters, where they would run and…
Read more from destination Karhunahas 0,6km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Kärkkäälä Nature Trail 2km
The nature trail meanders through the cultural landscape of Kärkkäälä village and near the banks of Korholankosket rapids from Hannulankoski…
Read more from destination Kärkkäälä Nature Trail 2km
Read more →
Adventure and amusement parks
Keskiajankylä – Medieval Village
Keskiaikankylä is an interactive theme park in Konnevesi, where you can spend an active and memorable day with your family,…
Read more from destination Keskiajankylä – Medieval Village
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Keskisenlampi Nature Trail 3km
The nature trail circles around the meandering Keskisenlampi, which is part of the national bird water conservation program. Keskisenlampi is…
Read more from destination Keskisenlampi Nature Trail 3km
Read more →
Spa hotels
Holiday cottages and villas
Keurusselkä Resort
In Keurusselkä Resort, you can stay in a cosy hotel room or relax in a holiday apartments for six people….
Read more from destination Keurusselkä Resort
Read more →
Special accommodation
Kinkamon pirtti
Holiday Cottages in Keuruu, Surraunded by Nature Kinkamon Pirtti offers four cosy holiday cottages on the shores of Lake…
Read more from destination Kinkamon pirtti
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Konttivuori Nature Trail 1,3km
Konttivuori Nature Trail is located approx. 1 km from the village of Höytiä. The trail follows the edge of the…
Read more from destination Konttivuori Nature Trail 1,3km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Koskikaran kierros 3,5km
The Koskikaran kierros trail starts at the Koskikara school in Rutalahti and follows the course of the Rutajoki river for…
Read more from destination Koskikaran kierros 3,5km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Laajavuori Nature Trail 4km
Laajavuori Nature Trail is located in the Laajavuori ski and outdoors resort and runs through a varied forest terrain. Approx….
Read more from destination Laajavuori Nature Trail 4km
Read more →
Harbours
Laukaa Harbour
Sararanta harbour at Laukaa is known as a port of positive winds. As a high-quality guest harbour it is a…
Read more from destination Laukaa Harbour
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Laulavan Mörön polku Nature Trail 19km
Laulavan mörön polku (Mörköpolku for short or “the Path of the Singing Bogeyman” in English) is a 19-kilometre (12-mile) nature…
Read more from destination Laulavan Mörön polku Nature Trail 19km
Read more →
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 Park
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Metsoreitti trail 50km
The Metsoreitti trail in the municipality of Laukaa is a multipurpose route suitable for a wide range of activities. The…
Read more from destination Metsoreitti trail 50km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Multamäki Nature Trail 2,2km
The Multamäki Nature Trail is located on the western slope of Multamäki hill, which stands on the northeastern shore of…
Read more from destination Multamäki Nature Trail 2,2km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Muuramenjoki River and nature trail 1,5km
The Muuramenjoki River runs from Lake Muuratjärvi into Lake Päijänne through the Muurame municipal centre. Muuramenjoki River is 1.5 km…
Read more from destination Muuramenjoki River and nature trail 1,5km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Nyrölä Hiking Trail 3,6 km
Nyrölä Hiking Trail runs through a varied forest landscape and on the marshy shores of Lake Iso-Musta. The trail also…
Read more from destination Nyrölä Hiking Trail 3,6 km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Outdoor pursuits
Palvia nature trail 4km
The approximately four-kilometer-long Palvia Nature Trail winds through spruce forests, swamps, and an old-growth forest area. The trail partly follows…
Read more from destination Palvia nature trail 4km
Read more →
Outdoor pursuits
Partiomaja Trail 2km
The Partiomaja trail is a circular route about two kilometers long that runs through the forest along the banks of…
Read more from destination Partiomaja Trail 2km
Read more →
Spa hotels
Peurunka Spa & Resort
You can come to Peurunka Spa & Resort to feel good in the embrace of Finnish nature any day of…
Read more from destination Peurunka Spa & Resort
Read more →
Holiday cottages and villas
Piesalan Lomamökit – holiday cottages
The beautiful, tranquil environment of Lake Kyynämöinen invites you to enjoy a relaxing holiday on the lake shore. Our six…
Read more from destination Piesalan Lomamökit – holiday cottages
Read more →
Special accommodation
Holiday cottages and villas
Piispala
Piispala is a centre of overall well-being and for us, our customers’ enjoyment and well-being are the main things. We…
Read more from destination Piispala
Read more →
Accommodation
Holiday cottages and villas
Pontikkaniemen helmi
Pontikkaniemen helmi is a renovated lakeside villa located on its own private peninsula, surrounded by a lake. The property offers…
Read more from destination Pontikkaniemen helmi
Read more →
Museums & galleries
Galleries & exhibitions
Shopping
Popper Boutique Gallery
Welcome to be Happy Popper boutique gallery is a unique cornerstone in the centre of Jyväskylä. The boutique features Popper…
Read more from destination Popper Boutique Gallery
Read more →
National parks
Pyhä-Häkki National Park
A traveller in the Pyhä-Häkki National Park can hear the ancient pines whisper stories from more than four hundred years…
Read more from destination Pyhä-Häkki National Park
Read more →
