Villas in Saarijärvi

About Saarijärvi

Saarijärvi is a town of under 9,000 people spread over a municipality of about 1,400 square km, around 12 percent of it water. It has 241 lakes, the largest being Pyhäjärvi, Summanen and Lake Saarijärvi, and roughly seven people live per square km, so evenings are quiet. The homes are scattered across a wide area around the town, not clustered, and mostly sleep around eight. All have a sauna, most have a fireplace, and Wi-Fi is missing from most, so ask before booking if you need it. The town lies about 65 km north of Jyväskylä, the regional centre.

Is Saarijärvi right for you?

Best for

Groups wanting lakes, a sauna and plenty of space

Not for you if

You want city day trips, since Jyväskylä is about 65 km away.

Near Saarijärvi

• Jyväskylä

  The regional centre and by far the largest city in Central Finland, about 65 km from Saarijärvi.

• Pyhäjärvi

  The largest of the 241 lakes in the municipality.

• Summanen

  The second of the municipality's three largest lakes, alongside Pyhäjärvi and Lake Saarijärvi.

• Lake Saarijärvi

  The lake that gives the town its name, among the three largest in the municipality.

Getting to Saarijärvi

Fly to Helsinki and drive about 3 hours 50 minutes to Saarijärvi, or take a direct bus of around 4 hours 50 minutes. Flying on to Jyväskylä Airport and taking a bus adds up to about 5 hours 40 minutes. A car is needed once there.

When to go to Saarijärvi

Finland's Lakeland offers activities all year: fishing and paddle boarding in summer, ice fishing and tour skating on frozen lakes in winter. Every home here has a sauna and most have a fireplace, which matters in the colder months. Check that a home has the Wi-Fi and heating you expect before booking a winter stay, as many lack Wi-Fi.

Saarijärvi villa holidays: questions answered

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