Outdoor Express is coming back next summer!

Let’s head out into nature this summer!

Do you remember how, last summer, the Outdoor Express—which ran on weekends during the summer season—offered a quick connection from the Jyväskylä Travel Center to the Pyhä-Häkki, Etelä-Konnevesi, and Leivonmäki National Parks? You can read more about the Outdoor Express here and here. The buses will run again this summer to the national parks on a rotating schedule from July 4 to September 27, 2026.

Tickets are sold by Matkahuolto. See more details and buy in advance: Outdoor Express – Visit Jyväskylä Region

What do national parks have to offer?

You can explore on your own on foot or take advantage of the national parks’ wide range of guided tours and adventure activities. A cruise on inland waters or a guided canoeing trip offers views of the national park from the water. With Outdoor Express, you can easily bring your bike along if you want to try out the national parks’ mountain bike trails.

This summer, Outdoor Express will operate on both Saturdays and Sundays, making day trips possible, but also offering the chance to spend the night in nature.
This summer, you have the chance to purchase an Outdoor Express ride and a national park experience all at once—and from a single location! We’ve teamed up with our partners to create a few ready-made packages for sale.

Check out our packages!

We are offering a scenic cruise package to Etelä-Konnevesi National Park on two different dates: July 4 and August 2. You can find more details about the July 4 cruise here and the August 2 cruise here. The cruises are operated by E-K Lines. You can read more about the cruises to Etelä-Konnevesi National Park here.

If you’re interested in experiencing the national park from the water by canoe, we offer a canoeing package on two different dates: July 18 and September 26. You can learn more about the canoeing trip on July 18 here and the one on September 26 here. The guided kayaking trip is organized by Tavinsulka. You can read more about their trips and activities here.

If, on the other hand, you’d like to explore the national park with a guide, we offer two guided hiking tour packages: August 9 and August 30. You can learn more about the guided hiking tour package for August 9 here and for August 30 here. The guided hiking tour is organized by EräKatri. You can read more about the guided tours and her activities here.