Take A Look Inside This Rustic Log Cottage With Sleeping Loft

Experience Finnish Well-Being in a Rustic Cottage

It doesn't get much better than the lake or the stunning forest vista that opens from the outdoor terrace of this Finnish rustic cottage. Imagine yourself cooling down on the terrace after the sauna, ice fishing at the cottage lake, or picking berries from nature, directly to eat. This is Finnish well-being and one of many moments of happiness you can experience through the cottage, mokki, and life. The Jyvaskyla Region is one of the most popular cottage areas in Finland and there are plenty of cottages, for many different needs. Choose a cottage by the shore, a wilderness cottage, a cottage in an arid area, a hut in the national park, or a holiday villa or come and stay the night in a cottage village.

Explore Architectural Wonders and Cultural Attractions

If you are interested in architectural design, nature, and culture, the Jyvaskyla Region with its array of attractions is the right destination for you. Get acquainted with Alvar Aalto's famous work, unique Unesco sites, and interesting museums while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. As the night falls, the Vesilinna tower at Harju, the Kuokkala bridge, and the rest of the 100 permanently lit objects make the city glow. Every city has its landmarks, recognizable buildings, or monuments, which travelers want to see and experience during their visit.

Admire Jyvaskyla's Unique Landmarks

In Jyvaskyla visitors are greeted, for instance, by the Kuokkala bridge, the Vesilinna observation tower on the Harju ridge, or the Matti Nykanen's hill. Many of Jyvaskyla's landmarks look particularly appealing during the darkest time of the year since the buildings also often double as light art installations. The Jyvaskyla region is home to two of Finland's seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On a single holiday, you can experience the atmospheric Petajavesi Old Church and the stunning views of Lake Paijanne from the Oravivuori Triangulation Tower on the Struve Geodetic Arc.

Discover the Legacy of Alvar Aalto in Jyvaskyla

In Jyvaskyla, the city of lakes and hills in the heart of Central Finland, Finnish Lakeland, you'll find the largest number of masterful buildings in the whole world designed by the world-famous architect and academician Alvar Aalto. The impressive portfolio of 29 locations includes, for instance, the Alvar Aalto Museum, Muurame Church, and Saynatsalo Town Hall, which is regarded as one of Aalto's finest works. Alvar Aalto also went to school, started a family, and began his illustrious career in Jyvaskyla. Indeed, the city of Jyvaskyla is home to Aalto's creations from the very start of his career right through to designs from his final years. In Jyvaskyla, you'll tread in the master's footsteps from classicism to functionalism and from architecture in brick to monumentalism. Explore in detail what the city of Alvar Aalto has to offer in terms of experiences, locations, and events, and let Jyvaskyla's unique architecture thrill and enchant you.

Hiking Adventures in Leivonmaki National Park

Leivonmaki National Park. Located in the Municipality of Joutsa, Leivonmaki National Park makes an excellent destination for hikers and rovers of all kinds, since it offers varied terrain and first-class scenery as well as tracks and trails of different standards. In an area of just over 30 square kilometers, visitors will discover a landscape that encompasses ridges, lakes, and bogland, and which can be admired throughout the year.