Welcome to Joutsa!
What a coincidence, you arrived in Joutsa! Were you thinking of a relaxed cultural getaway or a lively sports holiday? Or perhaps you'd like to fall asleep in the lap of a quiet forest and find a gushing waterfall. How about stepping inside a real country house or let us heat up a smoke sauna for you? How does enjoying good food, hotel accommodation and cultural experiences in sound? The E75 route brings guests to Joutsa from the south and the north. Whether you come for a break or an active holiday, Joutsa is always ready for you.
Stay for a day or spend a whole week!
Our compact municipality is a great destination for a short trip or a day trip. You can easily plan an inspiring mini-vacation around the Leivonmäki National Park or around top-class cultural sites and events. Or do you need a longer break from everyday life? Joutsa is also ideal for a longer holiday, just ask the municipality's many leisure residents! In the summer, traffic in the town centre doubles as holiday-home owners arrive in the summer paradise.
Joutsa is located in the countryside away from the traffic jams. Yet it is easy to get here from several larger cities. In addition, a bus service brings backpackers and holidaymakers from, for example, Helsinki, Lahti and Jyväskylä directly to the centre of Joutsa.
News and travel tips
Autumn holidays in Joutsa - the colours of brown and the peace of nature beckon
Spending your autumn break in Joutsa? Welcome to refresh and relax in the middle of the most beautiful Lake Finland! Here the trees glow in yellow, orange and red, the air is fresh and the mind is at peace. In autumn, Joutsa offers something to do, especially for those looking for a sports holiday, a nature holiday or a relaxing holiday. Below you'll find some tips for an autumn holiday in Swansea.
Summer begins in Haihatus - new contemporary art exhibition opens at the end of June
The Haihatus Art Centre and the Kita Kinetic Art House will open their traditional summer exhibitions on the weekend after Midsummer. Haihatus' Enchantment and Kita Gallery's Kitka will introduce the viewer to the world of art through play and playfulness. Haihatus' extensive sculpture garden will be complemented by dozens of new works and will also offer the opportunity to spend the night among the art.
Summer cultural oasis Café Meijerinliiteri opens
Joutsa's summer café and cultural oasis Café Meijerinliiteri will open its doors for the summer season 2025 on Wednesday 25.6. at 12.00. The Torpa Girl & Atelier Honkasalo summer boutique and the summer exhibitions of Galleria Jäähuone and Talligalleria will also open at the same time. The first Suonteen ringing concert will take place on Friday 27.6.
The programme of the Joutsa Swimming Days has been published
The traditional Joutsa Swan Days will be held again on 5-6 July 2025, offering a weekend of fun, market atmosphere, culture, music and local knowledge.
Saunas in Joutsa
Bara bada bastu! Sauna delights in Joutsa - how to find your way to the sauna! In Joutsa you can enjoy the Finnish sauna tradition in many ways.
Cycle in Joutsa
With spring comes the start of the cycling season! Joutsa is again offering great things for cycling lovers this year. Click here for some tips.
Summer trip to Haihatus Art Centre is an accessible art adventure for the whole family
Located in Joutsa in south-central Finland, the aim of the Haihatus Art Centre is to be an accessible destination for art tours for all ages. The Haihatus Summer 2025 offer combines imaginative art experiences with the summer atmosphere of a small rural village. Situated on the side of the Nelostie, a convenient day trip from Jyväskylä, Lahti or Mikkeli, Haihatus is an original summer destination for the whole family.
Doll Landia presents the world of horses in miniature
The Doll Landia dolls” home village, which has moved to a new address on Jousitie, is hosting an exhibition entitled ”The World of Horses in Pienoiskoo", put together by young enthusiasts Eve and Epa from Ylöjärvi. The exhibition features more than 1 000 Schleich-size objects, including horses, stables and riding arenas. The exhibition is on display until 31 August.
Outdoor Express - to Leivonmäki National Park by bus from Jyväskylä
Three national parks in Central Finland - Pyhä-Häkki, Leivonmäki and Etelä-Konnevesi - will have their own direct bus connections in the summer, when Outdoor Express services start operating in mid-July. The routes, which will run until the beginning of September, will offer nature lovers fast access to the national parks on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays. The Leivonmäki route also passes through the centre of Joutsa. Day-trippers have about 4-5 hours to enjoy nature. The two consecutive day services offer [...]
Visit Joutsa at the Travel Fair 17.-19.1.2025
Visit Joutsa will participate in the 2025 Travel Fair at the Helsinki Exhibition Centre. Welcome to visit our stand! We will tell you our best tips for your trip to Joutsaisa. Our stand will feature Leivonmäki National Park and other natural attractions in Joutsa, as well as the imaginative offerings of the Joutsa Cultural Summer. We also give tips on the best places to stay and Matkamessut is the largest tourism event in Northern Europe, bringing together tourism enthusiasts and professionals from nearly 70 countries.
