Padasjoki

Padasjoki parish is known from the 15th century. The Padasjoki river has been an important waterway since prehistoric times. There are hundreds of lakes in the municipality. Lake Vesijako is a bifurcation, its water flowing both via Kokemäenjoki to the Gulf of Bothnia and via Päijänne and Kymijoki to the Gulf of Finland.

Päijänne National Park and

By Train

Padasjoki is on national road 24 from

The centre of Padasjoki is quite large, with points of interests in a few separate areas: by the bus station, by the shopping centre and by the church. There are commercial services also in Taulu near Vanha nelostie and (summertime) by the harbour (

There is the

church , some art exhibitions and a few local museums – and the natural views.

See also: Hiking in the Nordic countries ,

Local restaurants and trattorias serve regional cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Traditional dishes reflect the local culinary heritage.

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

There are numerous cottages for rent in the municipality, some in connection to full-service tourist activities.

Shopping centre

( halfway from Vanha nelostie towards the church ).

( updated Feb 2015 )

K-supermarket .

( updated Feb 2015 )

S-market .

( updated Feb 2015 )

R-kioski .

( updated Feb 2015 )

Routes through Padasjoki

Jämsä

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