Sysmä is located in the middle of lovely lakeland Finland, in the very heart of
the unique south Päijänne lakescape. Sysmä and its environs have been graced with
spectacular natural vistas. The highway through the Päijänne islands alone is well
worth experiencing. But most wonderful of all is Päijänne itself, Finland's deepest
and second largest lake. Its water - pure enough to drink - the tranquility of nature,
and the experiences and recreational opportunities it offers have earned Sysmä high
regard as a place to live and as a year-round resort. lt.'s easy to get to Sysmä from
anywhere in Finland. And, above all, it's where you'll find the Finnish outdoors
at its best: forests, lakes, wilderness areas, traditional villages, the changing
seasons, peace, quiet and contentment. For anyone seeking quality of life, it's here.

Sysmä Facts
Total area 936.5 sq. km,
of which 666.2 are land
and 270.3 water.
4764 inhabitants
(30.6.2003)

To Sysmä from
Helsinki      170 km
Tampere    162 km
Mikkeli        115 km
Jyväskylä    111 km
Kouvola      108 km
Lahti             70 km

COME FAR OR NEAR
for a day or a weekend,
for vacation,
summer residence,
or permanent residence

QUALITY OF LIFE IS HERE!

What's best, modern transportation networks
make Sysmä accessible from all directions.

In the middle of Finland