Joutsa is a lively and pleasant municipality situated in southern Jyväskylä Region on highway four. The attractive lake scenery, excellent selection of services on offer as well as numerous events make Joutsa a fascinating tourist destination. Joutsa ’s main tourist attractions are Leivonmäki National Park and International Modern Art Center Haihatus. Joutsa is a part of Visit Jyväskylä Region, you can find plenty of information, also about Joutsa, on the
Visit Jyväskylä Region website.
Joutsa is a lively and pleasant municipality situated in southern Jyväskylä Region on highway four. The attractive lake scenery, excellent selection of services on offer as well as numerous events make Joutsa a fascinating tourist destination. Joutsa ’s main tourist attractions are Leivonmäki National Park and International Modern Art Center Haihatus. Joutsa is a part of Visit Jyväskylä Region, you can find plenty of information, also about Joutsa, on the
Visit Jyväskylä Region website.
Leivonmäki National Park and other nature trails
Located in the municipality of Joutsa, the Leivonmäki National Park makes an excellent destination for hikers and rovers of all kinds, since it offers varied terrain, first-class scenery and many tracks and trails. In an area of just over 30 square kilometres visitors will discover a landscape that encompasses ridges, lakes and bogland, and which can be admired throughout the year. In the year of its establishment, the national park was named after the former municipality of Leivonmäki in which it was situated. Nowadays Leivonmäki is part of the municipality of Joutsa.
Besides the national park there are also other smaller, but just as interesting nature trails in Joutsa. Near the Joutsa center you can find for example the Valklampi Boardwalk which takes you across the marsh surrounding Iso Valklampi and Pieni Valklampi ponds.
Art, culture and events
Joutsa offers a rich array of art and cultural experiences that reflect both its vibrant local traditions and contemporary creativity. The town is home to Art Centre Haihatus, that attracts artists from across Finland and beyond, creating a dynamic space for contemporary art. The town also celebrates its cultural heritage through local festivals, fairs and music events, making Joutsa a lively hub for both residents and visitors interested in Finnish art, country life and culture. The most famous Festival in Joutsa is Joutsan Joutopäivät which has been arranged every summer since 1972. Joutsa is also known for it’s active sports life. A sports fan visiting Joutsa should head to team JoSePa’s futsal matches or to Joutsan Seudun Moottorirata -track where several motorsport events take place every summer.
Accomodation, food and shopping
Joutsa offers a variety of services that cater to both residents and visitors. For shopping, the municipality features for example grocery stores, Tokmanni department store, Pikkupuoti boutique and a few interesting second hand stores. Dining options in Joutsa include cozy cafes, traditional Finnish restaurants, burger and pizza places and an Indian restaurant. For accommodation, visitors can choose from comfortable bed and breakfast places to serene lakeside cottages, providing the perfect setting for a relaxing stay in this picturesque region. You can even sleep in a tree house or stay at a local sheep farm and participate in herding the sheeps!
Please note that some of the services are available only in the summertime.
