Action and excitement
Himos-Jämsä provides action and excitement for all tastes. Himos is a lively event center that features all types of events all year round. Every even-numbered year, the FinnMETKO heavy machinery fair that is arranged at the beginning of September gathers the world’s top machinery manufacturers to Jämsä and attracts both professionals and thousands of visitors from around the world. The beloved Secto Rally Finland brings high-speed action to Jämsä’s gravel roads at the turn of July and August. It is worth choosing other events in the area, as it is worth staying in the Himos-Jämsä region for several days.
Jämsä Sauna Day
The second-ever Jämsä Sauna Day will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The event is part of the wider Central Finland Sauna Region Week. Details of the participating saunas for Jämsä Sauna Day 2025 will be updated on the website during spring.
Himos Truck Show
Himos Truck Show has quickly become a summer highlight for many! The event will feature thrilling demonstrations by remote-controlled work machines throughout the day, and there will be engaging activities for the younger audience.
Secto Rally Finland
Secto Rally Finland is an iconic rally competition held around Jyväskylä, featuring famous special stages in the Jämsä region. Notably, the Ouninpohja stage is significant highlight. Ouninpohja is renowned for its thrilling jumps and challenging corners, making it one of the most legendary stages in the rally world.
Yout Jukola
Finland’s largest youth orienteering event is coming to Himos-Jämsä! Over 150 teams, totaling more than a thousand participants, are expected to attend. This year, the Youth Jukola relay is also a celebration event: it is being held for the 40th time.
FinnMETKO
Every other year, the Jämsä Myllymäki industrial area fills up with big machines when FinnMETKO, Finland’s biggest profession exhibition for the machinery sector, gathers together the world’s machinery manufactures. The machine demonstrations have become particularly popular, and the event offers a large number of these. The next FinnMETKO will be held in 2026.
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