Central Finland

In a scarcely populated country there's scenery and shoreline for all, satisfying scope to lose yourself in thought. Especially inspiring are the vast clear lakes, intricately splintered by islands, isthmuses and green spits.
Look into their eyes, and you might in an instant surrender your heart to the Finnish panorama and its winding waterways. Finland's changeable climate only strengthens this bond.

Right here, services and dealings between people flow in a more homely and accommodating way than with the feigned sophistication of the grandiose. You'll feel this reflected everywhere, forever amid the glistening lakes.

Areas and Cities
The lakes of the Great Lakes District, the largest lake district in Europe, were wrought into their fascinating form in the wake of the last ice age some 10,000 years ago. Their contours serve as a reminder of the route carved by the ice. In this part of Finland there is more water than land, which makes the region a natural fisherman's paradise. Cities of varying size and full of character are situated by the waters as if scattered by a great hand, and the rural cultivated lands and forests are parted by often meandering village roads. Diversity blooms in this rich encounter between east and west.

Tampere Region there's a lot to see and experience less than half an hour from Tampere. For this modest investment of your time, you'll find cosy places to sleep, wholesome shopping opportunities, pampering, relaxation and good food. The Tampere Region is Finland's second largest province. Here you will find Active cultural life, dialogue between traditional and new art as well as beautiful nature 

The Kuokkalankoski museum road (Lempäälä) is lined with charming little museums such as a shop and barber's shop. Next door are the Villa Hakkari manor restaurant, Arboretum and summer theatre. The Eräjärvi mineral museum (Orivesi) exhibits minerals and the history of the stone industry. Another fascinating place to visit is the derelict and perhaps eerie Haveri mine and diving haunt (Ylöjärvi). Traditional church buildings as well as modern sanctuaries.

Lakeland Adventures in Sauna-Land. Nature in Central Finland is characterized by forests and lakes. You will find plenty to do, see and enjoy in lively Central Finland and Jyväskylä region.
The rolling countryside and countless lakes of Central Finland make it an outstanding holiday destination. Canoeists, white-water kayakers and fly-fisherman will be delighted by the free-flowing rapids. Excellent backpacker trails can be found in Isojärvi, Pyhä-Häkki, Salamajärvi or Leivonmäki national parks.

Jyväskylä Region Located at the northern end of Lake Päijänne, the provincial capital Jyväskylä is a renowned congress city, and home of the Jyväskylä Arts Festival, with its Theatre Without Words, as well as Neste Oil Rally Finland, the Finnish leg of the rally world championship.

You can immerse yourself in Finnish sauna tradition at the Muurame Sauna Village. Other places worth visiting: Petäjävesi Old Church (1765), included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, Keuruu Old Church and Stone-Age Village in Saarijärvi

Kuopio region is situated in central Finland, in the verdant province of North Savo, which is interspersed with thousands of lakes. Kuopio is the vivid and popular tourism city of the Eastern Lakeland. The summer of the Kuopio region is a tempting entity of compelling summer happenings, cruises with genuine white sided inland boats, spas and many nature activities. Beautiful lake area: wonderful beaches, tasting fishes, gorgeous boating routes and fascinating landscapes.

Welcome to Central Finland