Lahti

Gateway to Finnish Lake District
Finland is known today as a country of pure nature, high technology and topnotch education but it is much more. Lake and nature activities, sports, wellbeing, Nordic urban and local life, wood and industrial design, Nordic flavours, unique villas, manors and cottages by the lake – the Lahti region offers all of these, and less than an hour’s drive from Helsinki and its international airport.

Lahti region is located less than an hour’s drive from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. It is easy to reach from all over the world without worrying about connecting flights from Helsinki to other parts of Finland.
Once you arrive in the city, everything is within walking distance. The Lahti transport hub, venues, restaurants, shopping streets and most hotels are close at hand.
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Kohokohtia

Lahti Harbour

City Life

It is nice to spend a summer day at Lahti Harbour. Its restaurants, boat restaurants and cafes with sunny terraces are a 'must' for a visitor. The harbour is located only 10-15 minutes by foot from the city center. In addition to restaurants, the harbour area houses, Handicraft Shop, Sibelius Hall, and modern piece of wood architecture. Wood architecture you can find also in Wood Architecture Park in the surroundings of Sibelius Hall and the harbour.

Sibelius Hall

History & Architecture

The impressive wooden concert and congress centre was built on the Vesijärvi waterfront in spring 2000. Sibelius Hall combines industrial history with modern, wooden architecture. Its beautiful Main Hall is known internationally for its excellent acoustics. A masterpiece of modern wood architecture, combining the historic carpentry factory with modern architecture.

Sport Centre

Outdoor & Sports

Internationally known Lahti Sports Centre is the heart of a ski games. At the sports centre are located ski jump towers, restaurant, ice hockey arena, ski museum, outdoor swimming pool and much more. During the winter time on the area is ski trails and during the summer outdoor hiking trails. The ski jump tower observation deck is open for public during the summer and during the winter open by request. In addition to being a world-renowned arena for winter events, the Lahti Sports Centre is one of the town’s most fascinating tourist attraction.

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Reitin varrella

Lake Päijänne is the second largest lake in Finland. It is surrounded by rural landscape, idyllic towns and many islands. You can drive your way around the lake either clockwise or as recommended. Start your journey from Lahti and reach Jyväskylä in a day or two. You will drive past some of the most beautiful sceneries and landscapes in southern Finland. Check out the different activities that can be found on the planning site where surely you will find yourself and your company something to do along the road!

3 - 5 days

Amazing Päijänne