Jämsä

Jämsä is a municipality in Central Finland that encompasses rural areas, forests, and numerous lakes spread across its landscape. The region functions as a mix of small towns and countryside, with local communities serving the surrounding areas.

Jämsä was established in 1866 and later expanded through mergers with neighboring municipalities. These changes shaped the area into its current form and administrative boundaries.

The municipality maintains its Finnish heritage through local events featuring traditional dishes such as liponen and piimätalkkuna, along with craft exhibitions throughout the year.

The area offers various types of accommodation, from hotels to holiday cabins, along with local shops and dining options. Road connections link the municipality to other parts of Finland.

The Himos ski slope is used as a racing venue for one of Finland's major motorsport competitions. Halli Airport houses facilities for aerospace industry companies.

Location: Central Finland

Inception: 1866

Shares border with: Jyväskylä, Juupajoki, Keuruu, Kuhmoinen, Luhanka, Mänttä-Vilppula, Orivesi, Petäjävesi

Website: https://jamsa.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 61.86389,25.19028

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:06