Villas in Petäjävesi
Petäjävesi suits families and groups wanting a sauna home near a UNESCO-listed wooden church, in a municipality with 99 lakes. It is rural and public transport is limited to a bus twice a day, so a car is essential.
- Villas
- 14
- From, per week
- £586
About Petäjävesi
Petäjävesi is a rural municipality of about 3,500 people next to Jyväskylä, with 99 lakes and water covering almost 8 percent of its area. Every home here has a sauna and a fireplace, most sleep about six, and a few take twelve; they are scattered across the municipality rather than clustered at the village. The Old Church, built by Central Finnish farmers between 1763 and 1765, is the sight to see. Karikkoselkä, a lake formed by a meteorite impact, lies southeast of the municipal centre.
Is Petäjävesi right for you?
- Best for
- Groups and families wanting lakeside saunas and quiet
- Not for you if
- You want restaurants, shops or public transport within walking distance.
Near Petäjävesi
Jyväskylä
The city next door, where Alvar Aalto's work can be seen at the university campus, the Alvar Aalto Museum and Säynätsalo Town Hall.
Keuruu
A neighbouring municipality with an 18th-century wooden church that is now a museum, and the home port of the MS Elias Lönnrot paddle steamer.
Getting to Petäjävesi
Jyväskylä, next door, is about three hours from Helsinki by road or by train. Petäjävesi lies on the Haapamäki to Jyväskylä railway line and has buses from Jyväskylä, but public transport is limited to a bus twice a day, so bring a car.
When to go to Petäjävesi
The Old Church opens from June to August; at other times of year a visit needs a reservation at least two days ahead. The summer Keuruu Market, in the neighbouring municipality, is a popular event in the warm months.
Villas in Petäjävesi
3-star property
3-star property
Haaparanta
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
5
2
0
FireplaceMicrowaveSauna+4 more
from£84
per night
4-star property
Ranta-lemettilä
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
8
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£117
per night
3-star property
Kuusikumpu
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£99
per night
3-star property
Kurelahti
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+5 more
from£108
per night
4-star property
Aurinkoranta
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£94
per night
3-star property
Kotiranta
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+4 more
from£97
per night
3-star property
Petäjälahti
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
12
1
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£128
per night
2-star property
3-star property
Mäntykumpu
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£99
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Pihlajakumpu
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£108
per night
4-star property
Honkaharju
Petäjävesi, Keski-Suomi, Finland
5
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£134
per nightPetäjävesi villa holidays: questions answered
Is the Old Church in Petäjävesi worth a visit?
Yes, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 1994, and an example of traditional northern European wooden church architecture and log construction. Central Finnish farmers built it between 1763 and 1765, and its appearance has changed little since.
When can you visit the Petäjävesi Old Church?
Open visits run from June to August. For the rest of the year you have to reserve at least two days in advance, so check before planning a winter trip.
What is Karikkoselkä near Petäjävesi?
It is a lake formed by a meteorite, lying southeast of the municipal centre. It is one of 99 lakes in the municipality, where the biggest include Ala-Kintaus and Ylä-Kintaus.
Petäjävesi or Keuruu for a lake holiday?
Keuruu is bigger, with about 9,000 residents and 316 lakes, plus a museum church and a paddle steamer. Petäjävesi has about 3,500 residents, 99 lakes and the UNESCO church, and borders Jyväskylä.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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