Lahti Guide 02/2013 by Viestintätoimisto Mageena

WINTER 2013–2014

ASIKKALA • HOLLOLA • HÄMEENKOSKI • KÄRKÖLÄ • LAHTI • NASTOLA • ORIMATTILA • PADASJOKI

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NEW EXPERIENCES AND PEOPLE AT THE RENEWED LAHTI FAIR CENTRE Come and experience the functional, modern Fair Centre – with all modern conveniences and best service! EVENTS AT THE LAHTI FAIR CENTRE: Business Day 2013 21 Nowember Päijät-Häme Business Day Hit the Dancefloor Party Tour 29 Nowember Scooter, Sash, DJ Mute Liekeissä (In Flames) 5 December Jari SIllanpää’s concert tour Traditional Christmas Fair 14–15 December Arrenged by FC Kuusysi ry Recruitment trade fair Duuniexpo and Entrepreneurship Day on 29 January Nainen 2014 (Woman 2014) 15–16 February Beauty and wellbeing for everyday life and parties Elämäsi Juhlat 2014 (Your Party)15–16 February Wedding and party trade fair Raksa 7–9 March A large construction and renovation event Taitaja 2014 8–10 April Finlands largest vocational training event Classic Motorshow 3–4 May Finland’s largest classic motor show www.lahdenmessut.fi

Greetings from Lahti! The lively cultural life and diverse ridge and lake scenery of the Lahti region make it a unique travel destination no matter what the time of the year. Thanks to the ridges of Salpausselkä, Lahti region has four seasons, each of which brings its own special events and activities for tourism and leisure; perfect canoeing routes, lakes rich in fish, challenging hiking trails, Pulkkilanharju ancient nature park and forests full of mushrooms and berries can be found here. When winter comes, it's time to find your skis and skates, and go to the skiing tracks or the slopes in Messilä to enjoy speed and snow. The wellness centres at Messilä, Tallukka and Pajulahti have various offers to pamper the whole family. People come to the Lahti region for relaxation and to spend time with their families. Here you can choose the holiday you want – you can enjoy the silence and

beauty of nature, go to the theatre or concerts, sample the Vellamo-Menu, take an active holiday, go sightseeing or shopping. Or you can combine your holiday from all of these in a way that suits you. Welcome to the heart of Päijät-Häme for your dream holiday. You will not be in a hurry to leave!

DID YOU KNOW? Lahti Region is a regional travel agency which provides you all the tourist services of the Lahti region from meeting services to accommodation, from guided package tours to additional programme, and naturally also tourist information. Lahti Region’s tourist information office is at Mall Trio in downtown Lahti.

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The tourist information office INFO offers the residents and tourists a centrally located service point where they can obtain information about the Lahti region's tourism and environmental issues. At the same time it operates as a Trio shopping information point. At the point you can, if necessary, receive guidance to the City of Lahti e-services. In winter the information post provides information about ski trails as well as other regional sports and outdoor activities are presented. Also, recycling, waste distribution and energy saving information are compiled in the Trio INFO point. INFO-piste Ground floor of Trio Aleksanterinkatu 18 Open Mon-Fri 10–17 Sat 9 –16 Puh. 020 728 1750 info@lahtiregion.fi

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The Historical Museum

Tourist attractions The Lahti region is full of wonderful sights and places for you to visit.

Globally renown Sports Centre is the heart of the Salpausselkä Ski Games. The Sports Centre includes ski jumps, a skiing stadium, Restaurant Voitto, a large event hall, a trade fair hall, Lahti Hall, an ice stadium, the Ski Museum, a central sports field and an area for biathlon. In the the summertime they are used as mountain biking and outdoor exercising routes. Lovely Kelvenne Kelvenne in the Padasjoki municipality is one of the largest and nicest high islands of Finland. It was formed during the last Ice Age, when the ice slowly withdrew to the northwest. The island was made from gravel

that was gathered and arranged by glaciers. An 8 km long hiking trail runs through the island of Kelvenne and is indicated with blue marks. There are also several campfire sites along the route. The coasts of Kelvenne can easily be reached in winter on skis or on tour skates. Sibelius Hall Opened in 2000, Congress and Concert Centre Sibelius Hall is the largest public wooden building built in Finland in the past hundred years. The concert hall has unique acoustics. The hall seats 1250 people, and it is the venue for both classical and contemporary concerts. The Sibelius Hall was designed

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by architects Hannu Tikka and Kimmo Lintula in. For additional information and house tour reservations, please call +358 (0)3 814 2811.

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Kari Juva, Ladies of Laune (1987)

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Lahti City Hall Designed by Eliel Saarinen, the Lahti City Hall was built in 1912 and completely restored in 1985. There is lunch restaurant Tyrmä (Dungeon) on the basement floor. Guided tours are available on order, Tel. +358 (0)3 814 2224.

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Vääksy Canal Asikkala is located on both sides of two lakes (Lake Päijänne and Lake Vesijärvi). At the Vääksy Canal, you can stop and see locking and enjoy the sunny summer days. The structure of the parish, charming little villages and versatile services make Asikkala a memorable place. Asikkala is a combination of peaceful nature and modern services. This is why many summer residents have permanently moved to Asikkala.

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Church of the Cross This church designed by academician Alvar Aalto is the main church in the City of Lahti. Built in 1978, the simplified church's exterior face opening to the marketplace is dominated by a large cross consisting of 52 windows, one for each week of the year. The Church Park includes Wäinö Aaltonen's sculpture Vapauden hengetär (Spirit of Freedom). Open from Mon–Sun 9–15 and also at other times based on an agreement. Tel. +358 (0)3 891 290.

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Hollola Medieval Stone Church The medieval stone church of Hollola, which was originally the catholic church of Pyhä Maria (Holy Mary) is one of the most important medieval monuments in the Lahti region. The church seats 550 worshippers, and it is the third largest medieval church in Finland that is still in regular use by a congregation. The stone church is part of the Tampere Diocese, and was completed in its current form between 1495 and 1510. It is very well known for its well-kept wooden sculptures. There is a neoclassical bell tower designed by Carl Ludwig Engel and built between 1829 and 1831 to the south of the church.

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Orimattila Art Museum presents a collection of both Finnish and foreign art by Ilmari Wall-Hakala, collected during the 1800s and 1900s, includes 173 paintings and sketches and 41 sculptures and etching plates. The collection includes works from, among others Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Albert Edelfelt, Pekka Halonen and Helene Schjerfbeck. Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567 Water organ A musical fountain in Pikku-Vesijärvi pond. Music from movies, musicals and other well-known classics. There are a couple of performances per day in the summertime without the coloured lights. The show consists of music and spectacular water jets. Each show lasts around fifteen minutes. DID YOU KNOW? Lahti region is Finland’s fifth largest urban area that has 200,000 inhabitants. Lake Vesijärvi opens a water route through the Vääksy Canal and Lake Päijänne all the way to Central Finland.

Lahti City Hall

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TRANSPORT Taxi Tel. 100 41, mobile +358 (0)601 100 01 Bus station Jalkarannantie 1, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)200 4000 (€ 1.71 / call + local call charge, available only in Finland) The bus station is open Mon–Thu 7–18, Fri 7–19, Sat–Sun 10–18 www.matkahuolto.fi

TRADE FAIRS

Lahti Fair Ltd Lahti Fair Centre Salpausselänkatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 525 820 www.lahdenmessut.fi

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General emergency number 112 Police Tel. +358 (0)71 8730 341 Department, Salininkatu 3 First aid Lahti City Hospital Oikokatu 2, Harjukatu 48 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 811 Päijät-Häme Cantral Hospital Keskussairaalankatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 911 Arte Doctors Aleksanterinkatu 9, 15110 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)20 734 5678

Medical Clinic Terveystalo Lahti Aleksanterinkatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)3 06 000 Ilves Apteekki Kauppakatu 14 Tel. + 358 (0)3 880 700

Railway station Mannerheiminkatu 15, Lahti Information, tickets, schedules Mon–Sun 7–22.00, Tel. +358 (0)600 41 900 (€ 1.00 / call + local call charge, available only in Finland) International trains Mon–Fri from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Tel. 0600 41906 (€ 1.00 / call + local call charge, available only in Finland) Ticket office open Mon–Fri 6.30–19.15, Sat 7.30–17.15 Sun 9.30–19.15 www.vr.fi

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Laastari Clinic Trio shopping center, groundfloor Karisma shopping center, 1st floor

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Tourist information Lahti Region Aleksanterinkatu 18 Tel. +358 (0)20 7281 750 open Mon-Fri 10 –17, Sat 9–16 info@lahtiregion.fi Banks Banks are open Mon-Fri 10–16.30

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YOGAROCKS HOT YOGA STUDIO & CLIMBING CENTER JOOGAA JA KIIPEILYÄ

Avoinna joka päivä! Open every day! Indoor bouldering, climbing courses, kids climbing, guiding & instruction, parties Hot yoga & pilates in a purpose-built studio

Saksalankatu 26, 15110 Lahti | Tel. +358 (0) 400 308 307 / www.yogarocks.fi

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A sudden illness or accident need not ruin your holiday. There are several competent doctors, dentists, pharmacies and vets in the region who also serve on weekends. You should also try Hot Yoga: it will relax your body and mind.

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Aleksanterinkatu 13, FI-15110 Lahti

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Tel. +358 (0)30 6000 or www.terveystalo.com

Pikijärventie 1 FI-18120 Heinola General practitioners and specialists

Reservations from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Tel. +358 (0)207 345 678 • www.arte-laakarit.fi

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Sat and Sun from 10 am to 2 pm, Mariankatu 21 C, 3rd floor Tel. +358 (0)30 633 4127 (during the emergency on-call times)

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Mon–Thu from 7:45 am to 8 pm, Fri from 7:45 am to 6 pm

Aleksanterinkatu 9 FI-15110 Lahti

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www.ilvesapteekki.fi, Kauppakatu 14, Lahti

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Good care quickly and easily - without appointment seven days a week. Shopping Mall Trio, ground floor, Aleksanterinkatu 18 Shopping Mall Karisma, 1st floor, Kauppiaankatu 2

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Winter holidays in Lahti The Lahti region is a paradise for winter lovers. The ridges of Salpausselkä guarantee a real winter with snow and frozen lakes. Here you can go skiing, skating, snowshoeing and ski downhill as soon as the snow fall until well into the spring. And, if the outdoor becomes boring, you might want to stop by the Lahti Symphony Orchestra's Thursday concerts or enjoy the program of the Sibelius Hall or a theatre. Salpausselkä Ski Games The history of the Salpausselkä Ski Games is long and colourful. The father of the games was legendary Finnish athlete and a jack of all trades in sports, Lauri “Tahko” Pihkala. He wrote in Suomen Urheilulehti magazine on 13th March 1922 that Finland should have an annual global skiing event and that Lahti would be the best venue for such an event. People in Lahti did not hesitate: Lahden Hiih toseura skiing club was established three weeks later, on 3 April 1922, and the club’s primary

purpose was arranging an annual skiing event equalling Holmenkollen. The club succeeded in this, because Salpausselkä Ski Games grew into a great annual event that has made Lahti renown all around the world. In 2014 the games will take place 28.2.–2.3. Finlandia Ski Marathon The Finlandia Ski Marathon was held for the first time in Hämeenlinna, Lahti in 1974. The first marathon was attended by over a thousand skiers. One could see on the tracks

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Children's winter olympics

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Children's winter olympics Children’s Winter Olympics will be held for the 19th time at the Lahti Sporting Centre. At the family event, children are invited to try out different skiing styles and to enjoy other fun things on the snow. The Children’s Winter Olympics are part of the international FIS World Snow Day, which is celebrated worldwide on the same day 19.1.2014. Lahti will organise the skiing World Championships in 2017 Lahti will host for the seventh time the Nordic Skiing World Championships in the year of 100th anniversary of Finland's independence: 2017. Over a million visitors are expected to participate in the side events of the Nordic Skiing World Championships that will be held in February-March. In addition to competitions, the spectators will be offered a program of over hundred side events in Lahti, Helsinki, and elsewhere in Finland. Join the celebration: www.lahti2017.fi, www. facebook.com/lahti2017

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Arctic hysteria at Padasjoki A weekend-long event Arctic Hysteria gathers enthusiasts of aviation and winter sports to the dock of Padasjoki, on the icy cover of Päijänne. The event that takes place during spring presents different sports from parasailing, hang-gliding, paragliding, gliding, and flight with motor vehicles. According to the website of Padasjoki Aviation Club: "Everyone – from water polo players to kite flyers – are more than welcome to joint the fun”.

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Messilä full of events There will be all kind of activities in the Snow Centre Messilä throughout the winter. The season is filled with various hillside events from SuomiSlalom tournaments to larger skiing tours. Slalom skiers and skateboarders will gather for the season’s Friday Night Fever events. The legendary Winter Blues will take place in February in the Tallin Bistro.

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Olympic champions and other famous figures of the times. The 41st Finlandia Ski Marathon will be held on 22.–23.2. 2014. The distance will be 50 km.

WELCOME TO SNOW CENTRE MESSILÄ Only a 10-minute drive from downtown Lahti 10 slopes ∙ illuminated ski tracks ∙ ski school ∙ ski rental slope area for kids ∙ restaurants Bistro and Kartano ∙ meeting facilities hotel and cottage accommodation ∙ outdoor activity company

Messiläntie 308 15980 Messilä ∙ Tel. +358 (0)3 86011 ∙ messila@messila.fi ∙ www.messila.fi

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Lahti wears turquoise whenever the city's ice hockey team Pelicans is playing at home in Isku Arena. Go on, dye your hair turquoise or wear something turquoise and go to the ice rink to cheer Pelicans on! For the full match schedule, please visit www.pelicans.fi.

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The model for the Päijät-Hämeen Sports Gala is the national Finnish Sports Gala seasoned with regional features. The gala will highlight regional athletes, sports performances and stakeholders. The gala will bring together the area's sports people to celebrate the past year's achievements. The Päijät-Häme Sports Gala will be held on 31.1.2014

Salpausselkä Ski Games

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Moonlight Ski or Postihiihto Ski? During winter the traditional 7,5 km long Päijänne Moonlight Ski will be held under the light of lanterns on the ice of Päijänne. March is the time for Päijänne Postihiihto, which includes a number of route options. The ski tracks pass through the Päijänne national park's landscape from island to island.

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Concerts, exhibitions, theatre... Lahti, the city of events, on the Vesijärvi beach is a lively city of culture and fairs. In addition to the multi-award-winning, world-renowned Lahti Symphony Orchestra, one can enjoy the high-quality theatre plays, a varied selection of fairs and wonderful art exhibitions. Lahti is the venue of several annual international events. The year is kicked off with the Finlandia Skiing Event and the Salpausselkä Ski Games. The summer season is started in turn by the Lahti International Writer’s Reunion and the Poetry Marathon, both of which bring famous authors and poets from all around the world to the Lahti region.

International Symphony Lahti The Lahti City orchestra has been awarded several international awards, and offers great classical music experiences each year. The orchestra's International Sibelius Festival annually gathers friends of Finland’s national composer at Sibelius Hall. www. sinfonialahti.fi

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Lahti Christmas village brings with it old-fashioned holiday feeling: goods on sale, Mrs. Claus, elves, a manger and genuine Christmas spirit. You will also be able to taste Christmas delicacies.

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Finnish rock at Finlandia Club The hugely popular rock club of Sibelius Hall is arranged in the old Carpenter’s Hall. Finlandia Club is a stage for all the hottest Finnish rock stars. There is no age limit for the club. www.finlandia-klubi.fi

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Theatre Vanha Juko in downtown Lahti also offers entertainment in the form of singing evenings, visiting performers and drama. www.teatterivanhajuko.fi

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The Lahti City Theatre offers a wide selection of high-quality theatre plays for all tastes. The autumn's premiers include, among others, West Side Story and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Pain in My Heart – Healthcare Stories (Ottaa Sydämestä) by Seela Sella is a 2010's cabaret play about the farce-like Finnish healthcare system. www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi

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Things happen in Lahti-Halli The Lahti Halli, located within a walking distance from the centre of Lahti, can turn from an exhibition hall to a centre of high-quality entertainment events or even into a production space for TV studios. Each year a number of domestic and international stars perform on the stage of Lahti Halli. www.lahtihalli.fi

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Lastu rhythm club, located in Lastu restaurant is a club for rhythm music with jazz-blues-soul steps in different configurations. People sit at the tables, enjoying small snacks and great music in the moody club which has space for 180 people.

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The concert calendar of the Sibelius Hall offers a great cavalcade of domestic and international stars. The standard programme includes Thursday concerts of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, but pop, rock, light music concerts and children’s concerts can also be found on the list. www.sibeliustalo.fi

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Sinfonia Lahti at Sibelius Hall - Surprises and warm reunions

the lahti symphony orchestra offers unforget-

table musical experiences at its weekly concerts in the Sibelius Hall, while making known interesting musical works of a high standard - both classical and light. A good concert is enjoyable at any time, so the Lahti Symphony Orchestra offers daytime concerts too, in the unique acoustics and setting of the Sibelius Hall. Sibelius festival from 4th to 7th of September 2014 will bring together friends of Sibelius´ music from across the globe, as the Lahti Symphony Orchestra once again offers followers of Finland´s national composer a wonderful weekend in the acoustically splendid setting of Sibelius Hall on the theme of “Sibelius - patriot and mystic” under the guidance of Artistic Director Okko Kamu. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra has been awarded three platinum records, several gold records and major international acknowledgements, such as from their recordings of the music of Sibelius: two Gramophone Awards (1991 and 1996), a Grand Prix du Disque (1993) and two Cannes Classical Awards (1997 and 2001).

Welcome to the Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s concerts – open the door to unforgettable musical moments! tickets

Sibelius Hall Box office tel. 0600 393 949 (1.53 €/min+ local call fee) Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 Lahti Weekdays from 13:00 to 17:00, on concert days until the beginning of the concert Lippupalvelu / Sokos Lahti Tel. 0600 10 800 (1,96 €/min+local call fee) Tel. 0600 10 020 (6,79 €/puhelu+local call fee) www.sinfonialahti.fi

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Wed 18th of Dec at 6pm and Thu 19th of Dec at 6pm CHRISTMAS CONCERT ”Christmas around the world” Esa Heikkilä – Laulupuu Choir

Thu 30th of Jan at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Okko Kamu - Viviane Hagner, violin Kodály - Bartók - Sibelius

Thu 27th of Mar at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Carlos Kalmar – Arto Noras, violoncello Bartók - LuThursdaysławski - Brahms

Fri 7th of Feb at 1pm and 7pm OPERETA CONCERT Atso Almila Mari Palo, soprano Jaakko Kortekangas, baritone

Fri 4th of April at 1pm and 7pm GEORGE DE GODZINSKY 100 YEARS ”Homage to Finnish Film Music” Atso Almila - Peter von Bagh, presentator

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Thu 13th of Mar at 7pm and Fri 14th of Mar at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Eugene Tzigane - Jennifer Koh, violin Britten - Bernstein - Brahms Thu 20th of Mar at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Okko Kamu - Sharon Bezaly, flute Sallinen - Rautavaara - Bruckner

Thu 24th of Apr at 7pm, Fri 25th of Apr at 7pm BEETHOVEN - PIANO CONCERTO FESTIVAL Jaakko Kuusisto - Paavali Jumppanen, piano Thu 1st of May at 1pm, 1st OF MAY MATINÉE CONCERT Esa Heikkilä, conductor Thu 15th of May at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Okko Kamu - Ralf Gothóni, piano Britten - Sibelius

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Thu 20th of Feb at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Stefan Solyom - Lisa Smirnova, piano Schnelzer - Mozart - Dvořák

Thu 10th of Apr at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Okko Kamu - Pasi Pirinen, trumpet Valtteri Malmivirta, trombone Hindemith - Plog - Brahms

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Thu 13th of Feb at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Petri Sakari - Pétur Sakari, organ Berlioz -Vierne -Tšaikovski

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Fri 29th of Nov at 1pm Daytimeconcert MOONLIGHT SERENADE ”Glenn Miller’s Unforgettable Evergreens” Petri Juutilainen, conductor

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Fri 6th of Dec at 3pm INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION CONCERT Okko Kamu - Arto Satukangas, piano Järnefelt - Raitio - Hannikainen - Sibelius

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Thu 21st of Nov at 7pm SYMPHONIC CONCERT Jukka-Pekka Saraste Isabelle van Keulen, violin Schumann - Schumann - Nielsen

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New year, new tricks In the New Year's Eve we celebrate the past year's end and the beginning of a new one. Some of us spend it in a fine restaurant, others spend the year's last hours in a concert or an opera. Perhaps the nicest way, however, is to celebrate the beginning of a new year with friends while enjoying good food and drinks. When the old year finally becomes the new, we'll open a bottle of sparkling wine, make our New Year's resolutions and watch fireworks. In the olden days we used to look for omens for the coming year on the New Year's Eve. One would throw a whisk on the sauna roof and if its stem pointed towards the graveyard, death was to visit the house. A whisk could be thrown to the roof also when a groom was to be chosen. The groom would arrive to the house from the direction indicated by the whisk's stem. The coming year's harvest was predicted by throwing the

straw brought inside the house to the perches. The more straw left hanging, the better the harvest for the coming year. Tin casting One other thing remaining from the old superstitious beliefs is tin casting. The tradition came to Finland from Sweden and Central Europe, and in the beginning it was an upper-class tradition. It spread among the people in the 1800s.

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The traditional New Year's dishes include sausages and potato salad.

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A few practical tips for the new year: if you get up early on the first day of the year, you will stay active throughout the year, and if you sleep late, you will be suffering from sleepiness throughout the year. Children will behave well throughout the year if they are not scolded on the New Year's Day. And if the first visitor of the new year is a man, it will be a good year; a woman, in turn, predicts misfortune.

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The president's speech The president's New Year speech has been part of the Finnish New Year celebrations since 1934. Until the 1950s the speech was broadcast only by radio. The first televised New Year's speech was held by Urho Kekkonen in 1958. The president's speech addresses the past year's events and talks about the plans for the coming year.

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Sparkling rockets A very important part of the New Year's reception is the shooting of firework rockets. The tradition comes from China and its original purpose was the expulsion of evil spirits. Rockets can be fired only during the night between the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, from six in the evening to two in the morning.

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Tin is traditionally horseshoe-shaped, as already its form is supposed to bring good luck. In addition to tin, a long-handled scoop and a bucket of water are needed for tin casting. Tin has to be smelted in the scoop on the stove. The molten metal has to be poured from the scoop to the bucket filled with water. As the tin sets, one can make a silent wish for the coming year. Upon cooling, metal solidifies in random blocks of various shapes. The secrets revealed by tin are to be read from its shadow on the wall. If, for example, tin has formed decorative lace-like parts, it is imagined to bring money. A ship, in turn, indicates journeys, a key an advance in career, and if tin has broken into pieces, a heartbreak. And for all singles: if you dip a handkerchief into the water used for tin casting and put it under the pillow, you can see your future spouse's features on it in the morning.

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EVENTS IN THE LAHTI REGION NOVEMBER 27.10.–3.11. 2.–3.11. 9.11.

Hollo and Martta Dance Festival in Lahti and Hollola, www.hollojamartta.fi Handicraft fair Kätevä & Tekevä & Lukeva (Handy & Nifty & Reading) at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi HERD Club (guest star Zarkus Poussa) at the Pikkuteatteri, Tel. +358 (0)44 716 1368

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Restaurant Day www.restaurantday.org

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Lahti Business Day at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

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Design Christmas market, at the Institute of Design, www.lamk.fi/english/design/

DECEMBER 1.12.

The Christmas Wonderland at the Sports Centre

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Independence Day concert at the Sibelius Hall, www.sinfonialahti.fi

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HERD Club (guest star Timo Alakotila) at the Pikkuteatteri, Tel. +358 (0)44 716 1368 Lahti Symphony Orchestra's Christmas concert at the Sibelius Hall, www.sinfonialahti.fi Conservatory's Christmas concert at the Lahti conservatory www.lahdenmusiikkiopisto.fi Ski jumping FIS Continental Cup at the Sports Centre

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25.1.–9.2.

Cat Show at the Lahti Fair Centre Lahti Children’s Winter Festival all around Lahti Entrepreneurship fair Duuniexpo at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

31.1.

Päijät-Häme Sports Gala at the Sibelius Hall

FEBRUARY Finnish LHS Skiing Championships at the Sports Centre

2.2.

51th Lahti Ski Jumping Day at the Sports Centre Finnish History days at the Sibelius Hall

15.–16.2.

Finnish Youth Skiing Championships at the Sports Centre

15.–16.2.

Nainen 2014 trade fair event for women at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

15.–16.2.

Wedding and party trade fair Elämäsi Juhlat at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

15.-16.2.

Anime convention Desucon Frostbite at the Sibelius Hall, desucon.fi/frostbite/

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Ski jumping FIS Women's Continental Cup at the Sports Centre

ACCOMMODATION

14.–16.2.

SHOPPING

6.–8.2.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

2.2.

WATER & NATURE

29.1.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

25.–26.1

Children's Winter Olympics/World Snow Day at the Sports Centre

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19.1.

31st Mini Salpausselkä Skiing Games at the Sports Centre

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JANUARY

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21.–22.2.

Music festival Roosterfest Restaurant Torvi, www.ravintolatorvi.fi

22.–23.2.

Finlandia Skiing Event at the Sports Centre

27.–28.2.

Finland 100 Forum at the Sibelius Hall

28.2.–2.3

Salpausselkä Ski Games at the Sports Centre www.lahtiskigames.com

MARCH 7.–9.3.

Construction sector trade fair Raksa at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

22.–23.3.

Jewellery and Gemstone Fair/Pearl Fair at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

APRIL 8.–10.4.

Vocational training event Taitaja 2014 at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

9.–12.4.

VIII Lahti Percussion and Drum Festival All around Lahti

26.–27.4.

Dog Show at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

MAY 3.–4.5.

Classic Motorshow at the Lahti Fair Centre, www.lahdenmessut.fi

17.5.

Accessibility event KesäMäSä at the Lahti Passenger Harbour

25.5.

Uusi Lahti jogging event starting at the Sports Centre

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The most world-famous day of the year in Lahti for the

JOIN IN THE 89th LAHTI SKI GAMES 28.2.-2.3.2014

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CELEBRATION

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

Saturday 1 March 2014

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

TICKETS:

SHOPPING

FIS Central Sponsor

Official Timing

Local partners

www.lahtiskigames.com

FIS Data Sponsor

FIS Central Sponsor

FIS Data Sponsor

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Official FIS World Cup Sponsors

ACCOMMODATION

FIS Presenting Sponsor

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SHOPPING

Finns are people of cottages. People search for silence, tranquillity and togetherness from cottages instead of homes, and almost every Finn has a hideaway where to relax and regain strength. For some people the cottage means water that has to be carried inside from a well, an outdoor toilet and candlelight. Others want to relax in a villa that is as comfortable as a family house. One can find just the right kind of cottage for vacation and relaxation from the versatile selection of rental cottages in the Lahti area. Check out the comprehensive selection and rent yourself a cottage.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

The people of cottages

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Lahti Art Saturday

History & Art The Lahti region has dozens of interesting museums, where one can explore the history of skiing, television, art, local region, military medicine, aviation, or even fishing. Vyborg mon amour! The Vyborg mon amour exhibition of the Lahti Historical Museum invokes the spirit of Vyborg, where one can stop to admire the works of the Art Museum that survived the war, listen to the stories of people that evacuated, and see the photos and video materials that describe the town's history. The exhibition also presents the Russian Vyborg of today. 17.5.2013–16.3.2014 An art museum full of portraits In 2013 the Union of Finnish Art Associations' themed

exhibition covers a range of works from traditional portraits to applied arts. It involves 56 artists from all over Finland. The selection of works is wide and varied. While the more traditional approach gives one artist the possibility to bring attention to social aspects or to examine certain features of humanity, another one handles the subject with charged expression, cheerful abstraction or by analyzing the nature of the genre. 18.9.2013–19.1.2014 Ruins of the Church of St. Lawrence The

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Mythical Water – Goddesses

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Among other things, the Orimattila Art Museum includes the collections of the Ilmari and Toini Wall-Hakala Art Foundation, as well as the exhibition "Erkkos from Orimattila" presenting the life of brothers J.H., Eero and Rudolf Elias Erkko. Ilmari Wall-Hakala's collection of the art of the 1800s and 1900s includes 173 paintings and drawings, 41 sculptures and etched plates. Among other things, the collection includes paintings by Akseli Gallén-Kallela, Albert Edelfelt, Pekka Halonen and Helene Schjärfbäck.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING

Päijännetalo and Leisure Fishing Museum Päijännetalo displays, among other things, the history of fishing starting from the Stone Age to the present day, the evolution of Rapala from a fishing hut to a company of worldwide fame, live fishes as well as freshwater and signal crayfishes of Päijänne, and a presentation of the Päijänne Water Tunnel.

ACCOMMODATION MAPS

Immilä water mill The rapids of Immilä were used for milling already in the Middle Ages and the oldest written information on the rapids dates as far back as 1548. Today Immilä is a museum area and the mill also hosts a café and a handicraft showroom open during the summer. Orimattila Local History Museum The Local History Museum located right in the centre of Orimattila is a farmhouse museum, whose nine different buildings feature objects related to everyday life in the farmhouse in the 1800s and early 1900s.

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Church of St. Lawrence in Hämeenkoski was built in the late 15th or early 16th century. The church was used as a place of worship until the 17th century. Studies have shown that the church is almost unique among the 101 medieval stone churches in Finland: it was an octagonal church. The Church of St. Lawrence is a rare medieval site in Finland. Its history can only be surveyed by means of further archeological studies.

Atro Linnavirta, Red (2013)

32 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE WINTER 2013–2014 MUSEUMS LAHTI Finnish Canoeing Museum Kahvisaaren Melontakeskus Tel. +358 (0)40 412 0475 Finnish Military Music Museum Helsingintie 199 A Tel. +358 (0)50 309 2232 Hospital Museum Kaupunginsairaala Harjukatu 48, 2nd floor Tel. +358 (0)50 407 6843 Lahti Art Museum Vesijärvenkatu 11 A Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4547 Lahti Historical Museum Lahdenkatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4536 Motorbike Museum Veistämönkatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)50 410 5105 Museum of Military Medicine Helsingintie 199 B Tel. +358 (0)50 309 2232 Ski Museum Sports center Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523

Tenderfoot Motorbike Museum Saanakatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)50 301 0600 ASIKKALA Antti’s Car Museum Vesivehmaantie 308, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)40 555 9265 Asikkala Old Homestead Asikkala kk. Tel. +358 (0)40 755 1309 Päijät-Häme Aeronautical Museum Urajärventie 116 Tel. +358 (0)40 504 8716 Open during summer or by reservation. Päijännetalo House and Finnish Freetime Fishing Museum Meijeritie 1, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Tupala's House Museum Myllykseläntie 224, Iso-Äiniö Tel. +358 (0)40 501 1610 Open during summer or by reservation. Vääksy Water Mill and Electric Plant Museum Vääksy canal Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Open during summer or by reservation.

HOLLOLA The Museum of Local History and Culture Rälssintie 6, Hollola kk. Tel. +358 (0)41 440 5450 HÄMEENKOSKI Hämeenkoski Old Homestead Museum Keskustie, Tel. +358 (0)3 880 850 KÄRKÖLÄ Huovila Park Museontie, Tel. +358 (0)40 308 6227 Kärkölä Old Homestead Museum Museontie, Tel. +358 (0)40 7268 540 NASTOLA Nastola Old Homestead Museum Anttilantie 7, Tel. +358 (0)3 885 111 ORIMATTILA Artjärvi Old Homestead Museum Ratula, Tel. +358 (0)400 609 180 Orimattila Old Homestead Museum Pappilantie 4 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle

Erkontie 8, 16300 Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)40 829 3512, +358 (0)3 7778117 Open on Sundays 12 am - 5 pm, other times by appointment ylimayry@soileyli-mayry.com, www.soileyli-mayry.com

Kuva: Matti Salmi

Rock and pop enthusiasts plus plenty of idols at the museums in Lahti 2014

www.lahdenmuseot.fi

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HÄMEENKOSKI Manor House Jokela Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)50 566 7924

SHOPPING

NASTOLA Atelier Riitta Halkokorventie 27 Tel. +358 (0)3 763 2828

ACCOMMODATION

PADASJOKI Ars Auttoinen Keinuhongantie 17 Tel. +358 (0)44 277 2997 Gallery Ars Arrakoski Tevännintie Tel. +358 (0)40 853 6978 Asrt Café Pikantti Keskustie 16 Tel. +358 (0)50 084 2606 Art Ala-Savi Savintie 228 Tel. +358 (0)40 070 4222 Kahden kauppa Nyystöläntie 231 Tel. +358 (0)40 043 4789

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

ORIMATTILA Art Museum Orimattila Lahdentie 65 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567 Soile Yli-Mäyry's Art Castle Erkontie 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 733 2807 Villa Roosa Käkelänraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)40 075 7607

WATER & NATURE MAPS

ASIKKALA Danielsson-Kalmari Villa Kalmarintie 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6272

HOLLOLA Atelier Asta Pulkkinen Hollolan kk. Tel. +358 (0)50 339 8689 Atelier-Gallery Honkalinna Honkalinnankuja 5 Tel. +358 (0)3 787 8428, Atelier Lauri Tervo Vanha Messiläntie 8 Tel. +358 (0)44 270 1127 Gallery Timo Jakola Hakamaantie 4, Kukkila Tel. +358 (0)3 734 9464 Pyhäniemi Manor House Rantatie 708 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1466

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

LAHTI Gallery Aila Seppälä Kauppakatu 2 A Tel. +358 (0)50 433 9312 Simolan Taide ja Kehys Hollolankatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)40 545 3566 Gallery Keijo Malkki Aleksanterinkatu 33 Tel. +358 (0)400 888 551 Gallery Nuovo Mariankatu 16 Tel. +358 (0)3 822 1377 Gallery-Café Oskarin piha Hämeenkatu 17 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5001 Gallery oyoy Päijänteenkatu 3 Gallery Pro Puu Satamakatu 2 A Tel. +358 (0)3 751 5600 Uusi Kipinä Kymintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 787 3754 Ulpukka Vesijärvi harbour Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5364 Bank Gallery of Vesijärvi Artwork in nature

Arts and Action Centre Villähteentie 458, Villähde Tel. +358 (0)3 876 610 Heritage Estate Kaivola Pitkätie 195 Tel. +358 (0)3 758 0139 Art Center Taarasti Taarastintie 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 1524 Atelier-Gallery Teemu Kaski Vehkosillantie 100 Tel. +358 (0)40 562 2986

CULTURE

GALLERIES

Art Barn Hirvonen Häkäläntie 10 A Tel. +358 (0)400 635 187 Jussi's Gallery Sulkumiehentie 6 Tel. +358 (0)44 050 5843 Jussi's Jewel Gallery Melakuja 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 050 5843 Art Attic Taidevintti Kanavatie 17 Tel. +358 (0)50 301 2580

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Orimattilan Bottle Museum Puistotie 12 Tel. +358 (0)50 518 8061 Orimattila Art Museum Lahdentie 65 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567 PADASJOKI Padasjoki Museum Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 419 364 Mill Museum Palsa Vesijaonraitti 562, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)3 557 7073 Torittu Village Smith Museum Torittu Tel. +358 (0)3 557 9023 Storeroom Museum Kirkonkylä, Kuusikuja Tel. +358 (0)40 504 8187

MUSIC STORE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH GREAT SERVICE Vapaudenkatu 12 LAHTI Tel. +358 (0)3 734 6500 www.lahdenmusiikki.fi

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Local delicacies The Lahti region is full of wonderful restaurants and local specialties. Päijät-Häme cuisine has always utilised the plentiful bounty of the lakes and forests: pike-perch, lavaret and vendace as well as mushrooms and game.

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Blueberries, cranberries, chanterelles, porcino mushrooms, cloudberries… The nature in autumn is bursting with delicious berries and mushrooms, which are only waiting to be picked. Anyone is allowed to pick mushrooms and berries, and relish in the yields of the forest. Come and taste truffle and mushroom delicacies from Lahti at Tryffdeli in Pyhättömänmäki.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

VellamoMenu serves tastes of Päijät-Häme and seasonal delicacies from local ingredients in Lahti and the surrounding areas. The main ingredients of the menu come directly from local farms, fishermen and producers. Each VellamoMenu restaurant plans its own special menu based on these ingredients. www.vellamomenu.fi

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Excellent flour Vääksyn Mylly manufactures 69 products. In addition to the mill’s own products, the mill shop sells genuine Finnish rye bread from the best manufacturers.

Rautatienkatu 7, 15100 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)10 279 2930 ravintola@roux.fi www.roux.fi

ACCOMMODATION

Meronen Maatila-Liha farm store Eggs by Pynnönen, bread by Salminen, cheeses from Mäkelän Tilajuustola, smoked products from own smoking oven and self-made sausages. These and other delicacies can be purchased from the Merosen Maatila-Liha farm store. The main part of the products are from their own pigs.

Charming restaurant and Finnish gastronomy

SHOPPING

Washing the food down Beverages made from the Salpausselkä groundwater by Hartwall are excellent with food. Genuine local beverages are also available at Brewery & Distillery Teerenpeli. You can taste berry wines made from the farm’s own berries at Vineyard Pihamaa. The farm cultivates all sorts of plants, such as strawberry, raspberry and currants.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Fresh bread When on holiday, it is nice to try out the local breads. You could try, for example, the excellent rye breads of Sinuhe, Villähteen leipä, Pullapojat or Oululainen. The Lahti bakery specialises in rye bread, and the well-known Oululainen rye bread, Jälkiuunileipä, was created in Lahti after the wars.

Bakery • Lunch cafe • Catering www.cafecharlotta.fi

Kauppakatu 16 (Anttila House) Tel. +358 (0)3 733 0313 Open Mon-Fri 8 am– 7 pm, Sat 9 am –5 pm

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Cafe Kariranta Passenger Harbour, Satamakatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1763 Open daily in summer 10 am–8pm, in winter 9 am–6pm

CAFÉ KARIRANTA scents of home-baked pastries One of the cosiest cafés in Lahti, Café Kariranta is located in the beautifully restored old train station building at the Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour. The romantic decor and nostalgic pastries on sale will guarantee a pleasant break. The café can seat fifty people in several rooms. Café Kariranta’s active hostesses offer fresh

sweet and savoury pastries baked onsite. There are also plenty of alternatives for people with allergies. Café Kariranta’s famous cinnamon buns are guaranteed to be the largest in Lahti! Special coffees and a good selection of teas complement the product selection. The café’s cabinet houses a monthly changing art exhibition.

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Restaurant Casseli Borupinraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)104 225 950 myynti@casseli.fi, www.casseli.fi

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

Restaurant Piano is available on order in the wintertime.

SHOPPING ACCOMMODATION

On weekdays, Casseli serves á la carte lunch and a delicious buffet lunch. In its range of dishes, international cuisine meets up with traditional Finnish culinary art. The wine list changes with the seasonal menus to complement the culinary delight.The restaurant was awarded the recognition plates of the Chaine des Rotisseurs in autumn 2006. Casseli is at its best in the evening before a concert; for a business lunch; for lunch with a friend; or as a celebration and meeting restaurant for a company.

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Casseli, nestling close to the Sibelius Hall on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi, is a high-quality dining and social restaurant with its own distinctive atmosphere. It stands on the site of the old Lahti Glass Factory. The impressive restaurant building was constructed in 1999, but its architectural style is the same as in the Glass Factory of the 1920s. The restaurant gives splendid views straight onto Lake Vesijärvi. Its large windows integrate the winter landscape into the dining experience.

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Restaurant on the lakeshore

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Entertainment and nightlife The region's vibrant cultural scene, wonderful restaurants and lively nightlife provide entertainment from night to early morning.

Symphonic Thursday Sinfonia Lahti or the Lahti Symphony Orchestra is known as "a smalltown miracle". The orchestra has received numerous international recording awards and appeared in international arenas over the world. One can enjoy the Lahti Symphony Orchestra's magnificent symphony concerts in the Sibelius Hall on each Thursday. Piazza Lounge at Lahden Seurahuone offers the best music with the top DJ´s every saturday.

Legendary restaurant Torvi was founded in 1966 when Luukas Valtari opened a restaurant known for its superb cuisine in the premises of an old horse stall and a bakery. During the day it had lunch tables full of good food and nightly it was full of clients digging the good music of DJs. In addition to young people, the Finland's shadiest rock bar attracted seasoned musicians and artists. The restaurant's name comes from the horns hanging from the ceiling. They are part of the original decoration. In turn, the bass on the

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ceiling is a 40 years anniversary gift of the legendary "Pitkä" Lehtinen. And when you hear someone shouting "Litkut Lärviin" it's time to head home.

CULTURE

Own brewery products Hullujussi, Onnenpekka or Sauhusanttu. Or, after all, Lempi Mustikka or Lempi Puolukka... The beer restaurant Teerenpeli in Lahti is known for its own brewery's beers and ciders. Teerenpeli also offers little snacks until the light signal.

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A drink worthy of the man Kokomo Tikibar is both a cocktail bar and a club. Kokomo's list of cocktails is extensive, its interior design is that of an authentic tiki bar and the music suits the atmosphere. The word tiki comes from Polynesian mythology where tiki was the first man. Tiki also reflects a specific culture and lifestyle. The essential element of this culture is enjoying life's small and great pleasures – preferably with a delicious drink in hand.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

In the Wellness Centre Tallukka one can enjoy good food, relaxing treatments and exercise. At the end of the day it is worthwhile checking out the hotel's events calendar as Tallukka hosts a comprehensive selection of top names in Finnish music.

SHOPPING ACCOMMODATION

Amazulu offers South African atmospheres in the centre of Lahti. On Friday evenings it often offers live music.

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The Restaurant Möysä welcomes you with a roof terrace constructed on top of an old Esso gas station's canopy. "Mösse" is new for concert goers but it is especially suitable for a more adult taste as the gig list also includes less known top artists.

West Side Story

40 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE WINTER 2013–2014 RESTAURANTS LAHTI Amarillo Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 878 9810 Bombe Curry House Rautatienkatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 8388 Casseli Borupinraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)104 225 950 El Toro Mariankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 5388 Great Wall Aleksanterinkatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)46 892 2032 Hua Du Rautatienkatu 11 Huviretki/ Hotel Cumulus Vapaudenkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)3 813 711 Jonel Thai Vapaudenkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3734 2958 Kirti Maya Vuorikatu 24, Tel. +358 (0)45 145 6623

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Little Italy Rautatienkatu 21, 2nd floor Tel. +358 (0)3 544 9000 Manhattan Steak House Vapaudenkatu 22 / Trio Hansa Tel. +358 (0)3 734 1724 MyCurry Rautatienkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)10 2193 555 Homefood Lauantai Karisma shopping centre ja Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)20 799 4013 Restaurant Lokki Jalkarannantie 19 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 0220 Restaurant Martina Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)20 799 4030 Restaurant Möysä Viipurintie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 9600 Restaurant Pulcinella Hämeenkatu 21 Tel. +358 (0)10 666 1100 Restaurant Taivaanranta Rautatienkatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)42 492 5230

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Restaurant Voitto Salpausselänkatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 1183 Restaurant Momento Karisma shopping center Kauppiaankatu 2, 2nd floor Tel. +358 (0)44 770 0076 Rosso Aleksanterinkatu 16 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 5535 Roux Rautatienkatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)10 2 792 930 Santa Fé Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8007 Karisma shopping center Tel. +358 (0)44 739 8113 Spaghetteria Mamma Maria Vapaudenkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 6716 Torero Rautatienkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3 753 1163 Trattoria Seurahuone Aleksanterinkatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)20 123 4655

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ORIMATTILA Ala-Seppälän pitopalvelu Erkontie 15 A Tel. +358 (0)3 777 2420 Lakitupa Orionaukio 2 A Tel. +358 (0)3 777 7905 Orimattilan Wanha Mestari Erkontie 12 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 1830 Restaurant Jukkis Fork Oy Käkeläntie 9 Tel. +358 (0)3777 4832 Restaurant Tehdas Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)10 327 4400 Restaurant Pepperoni Salmelantie 1 A Tel. +358 (0)3 777 8934 Chinese Restaurant New Beijing Erkontie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2686

ASIKKALA Kanavan Kunkku Kanavantie 17, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)10 666 6490 Hotel Tallukka Tallukantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3888 81 Majakka Pavilion Kanavalahti, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008

KÄRKÖLÄ Tammenportti Course Centre (groups by appointment) Vaahalantie 63, Järvelä Tel. +358 (0)3 764 2800 Neste Kärkölä Peltotie 3, Järvelä Tel. +358 (0)3 872 760 Perinnepalvi Hähkäniementie 225, Järvelä Tel. +358 (0)3 765 15 30

HOLLOLA Manor House Messilä Messiläntie 308, Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 860 11 Restaurant Kunnantupa Parinpellontie 19 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1506

NASTOLA Sports Centre Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167 Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511 Restaurant Ailin Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0567

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Viikinkiravintola Harald Vesijärvenkatu 24, 15140 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)44 766 8400 Open daily. Check out our opening hours from www.ravintolaharald.fi

SHOPPING

The Viking milieu at Harald takes you and your friends to the age of the Vikings, where food and drink are the centrepiece of the feast. Gastronomes are welcome to be served at our tables – by the boatload, if necessary! We offer all kinds of treats, from small delicacies to deserts - experiences available for the seeker of quick thrills or a larger feast for the seasoned hunter. Our menu caters to the friends of game, fish and vegetarian dishes. One of our specialties is a dish server partly from a sword or shield, in accordance with the Viking spirit. In addition, you can fill your goblet with aromatic wines and exotic beers.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Viking restaurant Harald

WATER & NATURE

HÄMEENKOSKI Manor House Jokela Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)50 566 7924

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

Restaurant Turkinpippuri Pekkalantie 20 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 4970

CULTURE

Soramäen Pirtti Tiilikankaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 780 1130

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Viking Restaurant Harald Vesijärvenkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)44 766 8400 Wanha Walimo Vesijärvenkatu 25 Tel. +358 (0)0 422 5962 Restaurant Ylämummo Aleksanterinkatu 26 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1422

42 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE WINTER 2013–2014 PADASJOKI Inn Aijakka Kylänraitti 22, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)3 556 5214 Inn Onnenmyyrä Haukkatie 3, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 499 839

NIGHT CLUBS LAHTI Amarillo Bar Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 8789 810 Club IN Aleksanterinkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 0584243

Jackalope Vesijärvenkatu 22 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8052 Restaurant Armas Vapaudenkatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)20 7759 342 Restaurant Cheri Aleksanterinkatu 25 A Tel. +358 (0)3 544 6550 Restaurant Club Chicago Vesijärvenkatu 11 Tel. +358 (0)3 410 23911 Yöhuvipuisto Tivoli Vapaudenkatu 13

PUBS AND BARS LAHTI Dublin Irish Pub Vapaudenkatu 16 Tel. +358 (0)3 7822 242 Kokomo Tikibar Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)44 511 3015 Beer Restaurant Teerenpeli Vapaudenkatu 20 Tel. +358 (0)42 492 5220 Public Corner Aleksanterinkatu 10 B (Lanun aukio) Tel. +358 (0)3 878 9830

www.jonelthai.com Jonel Shotbar, Jonel Takeaway

Vapaudenkatu 15, tel. +358 3 734 295

STEAK HOUSE SINCE 1986

Mon-Tue from 11 am to 9 pm Wed-Fri from 11 am to 4.30 am Sat-Sun from noon to 4.30 am

BEST STEAKS IN TOWN Vapaudenkatu 22 / Trio Hansa Lahti Tel. (03) 7341 724 Open: Mon-Thu 10.30-21.00, Fri-Sat 10.30-23.00, Sun 12.00-18.00 230 seats, fully licenced WELCOME! w w w. m a n h a t t a n s t e a k h o u s e . f i

Restaurant Voitto

• A scenic restaurant seating 120 customers

• Cafe Voitto and an outdoor terrace in the summertime • Extensive catering services for everyday life or parties

Lahti Sports Centre, FI-15810 Lahti voitto@fazer.fi • www.fazer.fi/voitto

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Wanha Mestari Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 8616

KÄRKÖLÄ Alan Mesta Hähkäniementie 1, Järvelä Tel. +358 (0)3 765 5000

Restaurant Turkinpippuri Pekkalantie 20 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 4970Tel. +358 (0)3 544 6550 Restaurant Club Chicago Vesijärvenkatu 11 Tel. +358 (0)3 410 23911

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NASTOLA Ailin Ravintola Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0567

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ASIKKALA Mani-baari Nuoramoistentie 2 Kalkkinen Tel. +358 (0)3 767 1247

HÄMEENKOSKI Restaurant Star Keskustie 29 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 4408

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ALEKSANTERINKATU 1, FI-15110 LAHTI WWW.ASKLIPIOS.FI TEL. +358 50 5500 707

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VUORIKATU 24, FI-15110 LAHTI, TEL. +358 4514 56623 WWW.KIRTIMAYA.FI

GENUINE GREEK À LA CARTE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN LAHTI.

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KIRTI MAYA Á LA CARTE MENU CHANGING LUNCH MENU LICENSE TO SERVE ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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Ravintola Torvi Loviisankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 9127

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In the Lahti region, you can have your dream home and make your life easy. Everything is close by – you can get from Helsinki to Lahti by train in 48 minutes. Choose how you want to live: spaciously in downtown Lahti, in an intimate house on the shore of a lake, or in at an idyllic countryside location. The Lahti region is all about fresh outdoor life, the beautiful lakeside scenery and affordable living – homes with a skiing track starting right at the porch!

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A home near ski tracks? Here it is possible

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Things to do in winter Thanks to the Salpausselkä ridges there is a real winter in the Lahti region. Here you can skate, ski, snowshoe or sit by the fire and enjoy the snow and the quiet of the forest.

Ice swimming will keep you alert all day long. There are three places in Lahti where you can dip into an icy lake: at Mukkula, Mytäjäinen and Joutjärvi. There are fixed and heated dressing rooms in Joutjärvi and Mytäjäinen, and a movable “dressing room barrack” is brought to Mukkula when the swimming season starts. You can get a key to the Mukkula, Mytäjäinen and Joutjärvi dressing rooms from ice swimmers’ association Lahden Avantouimarit ry. Skiing fun Forward, even if it snows like there is no tomorrow! This old Finnish saying is especially well suited for the Lahti region. There are

almost 170 kilometres of lighted and unlighted skiing tracks in Lahti alone, of which around 145 kilometres are part of the Salpausselkä ridge track network. You can start skiing on the tracks used in the Finlandia Skiing Event and the Salpausselkä Ski Games right from the yard of Messilä Manor. There are a total of 70 kilometres of uninterrupted tracks, of which around 20 kilometres are lighted. You can take a leisurely skiing trip to Pirunpesä (the Devil’s Nest), for example. There is a place to build a fire close to the natural formation. Roasting sausages at a lean-to There are several lean-tos in the Lahti region. You can ski or

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walk there to have a packed lunch or make soot pot coffee, if you like. The lean-tos are open to anyone who abides by the Finnish everyman’s rights. All those who use a lean-to must ensure that the surroundings stay clean.

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Under the spell of ice fishing Vesijärvi and Päijänne are filled with fish. Here it's definitely worthwhile to try fishing even in winter. Burbot is a delicacy especially in late winter. If you get really lucky, the burbot will be full of fish roe. Then you'd just have to cook some blinis and the feast may begin. Ice fishing does not require a fishing licence.

DID YOU KNOW? Finland is one of the best fishing countries in the world and the plan is to retain it as such. WWF Finland aims at making Finland the first state in the world where only sustainably caught and produced fish is sold by the end of 2015. WWF's fish guide classifies fish based on their sustainability – i.e. how the fish is being caught and how large the population is – using the traffic light principle. Some of the sustainable species on the list are perch, pike, pike perch, bream and the autumn delicacy, crayfish. All of these can be caught in Päijät-Häme. So let's grab a fishing rod and get out there!

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Snowmobiling, snowshoeing...The versatile terrain of Messilä offers the opportunity to practice many other sports apart from slalom – ranging from ice fishing to trek skating. Camping Messilä on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi is the meeting point for snowmobilers in the wintertime. A snowmobile route of a little over 200 kilometres, maintained by snowmobiling association Päijät-Hämeen Moottorikelkkailijat ry, starts at the Messilä shore. In addition to the snowmobiling route, the area includes wonderful skiing routes. There are around sixty kilometres of regularly maintained skiing tracks. If you do not consider that sufficient, you can always ski on the ice of the lake when the late winter sun shines. A suitable trip for a Sunday afternoon starts at the Messilä Camping shore from where you can ski to Enonsaari Island, enjoy the wintry nature and roast some sausages at a lean-to. If you do not like skiing, you can also enjoy the scenery on snowshoes. Just put an auger into your backpack, and you can catch your lunch from the lake yourself!

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Fascinating slalom Slalom, Telemark skiing, snowboarding and traditional cross-country skiing – Messilä with its ten slopes and several snow events is the largest and most popular skiing centre in southern Finland. You can also drop by one of Messilä’s restaurants to have a cup of hot chocolate or a tasty lunch.

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Passenger harbour Lahti Passenger Harbour has been called the public living room of Lahti. It is the stage of many events in the summer and winter. In the wintertime, Lake Vesijärvi becomes the townspeople’s own outdoor sports centre: people ice fish, skate, trip skate and ski on the ice. You can also see ice surfers when it is windy.

Ship restaurant Kaunis Veera is open all year round. In the wintertime, it is filled with Northern mysticism due to indoor and outdoor elements reminiscent of the beautiful scenery of Lapland. There is a heated tent on the patio of the ship where you can look at the beautiful Lake Vesijärvi while eating. Restaurant Casseli Casseli is a high-class dining restaurant right next to the Sibelius Hall. The restaurant offers a great view of Lake

Vesijärvi. The menu and matching wine list are renewed three times per year. Scent of coffee all year round She old storehouse buildings at the Passenger Harbour house several nice cafés. You can try the home-baked tasty delicacies of Café Kariranta in the old train station building. Café Kariranta’s famous cinnamon buns are guaranteed to be the largest in Lahti. The harbour cafés are open all year round.

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Sibelius Hall The window’s of Lahti’s pride, the flagship of modern Finnish wood construction, Congress and Concert Centre Sibelius Hall sparkle right next to Lake Vesijärvi. The heart of the house, the tall Forest Hall, combines the large music hall building to the Carpentry Factory dating back to the beginning of the 20 th century. The renovated lakeside hall houses a pleasant restaurant.

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Piano Pavilion The flagship of the wood architecture park, Café Piano Pavilion was designed by architect Gert Wingårdh. The stunningly beautiful café manufactured from wood and glass is partially on top of the lake at the Lahti Passenger Harbour. Piano Pavilion’s doors are open daily during the summer, starting on May 1st.

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Wood design at ProPuu ProPuu Association of Lahti was established in 1997. It is a guild and meeting place for cabinet makers, designers and other wood sector professionals. ProPuu is located in Tikkula, a former matchstick factory at the Lahti Passenger Harbour. The wonderful building houses the association’s gallery, store, offices, designers’ workspaces and a carpenter’s shop.

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Lanu Sculpture Park The sculpture park of artist and professor Olavi Lanu is located within a walking distance from the Passenger Harbour in the Kariniemi Park. Twelve human figures manufactured from reinforced concrete have been placed in the wonderful lakeside nature.

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Wood architecture at Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour The surroundings of the Lahti Passenger Harbour is a Mecca for wood architecture enthusiasts. A complete wood architecture park is being constructed close to the Sibelius Hall. The latest site is Café Piano Pavilion right at the shoreline. The harbour area also includes two other sites of the themed park: a lighted bus stop designed by Japanese Kengo Kuma and a wooden spiral designed by Australian Richard Leplastier.

Lanu Sculpture Park

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Harbour services LAHTI Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour includes guest boat berths, piers for scheduled service ships/ charter ships, restaurants, cafés, a handicraft store, a gallery and naturally the Sibelius Hall. Teivaa Harbour includes guest boat berths, caravan places, a restaurant, vacuum devices for portable toilets, a household waste management point, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a boat ramp, boating equipment and a swimming beach for dogs.

Niemi Harbour includes guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, an ice dispenser, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories and two boat ramps. ASIKKALA Kanavalahti Harbour (Lake Päijänne side) includes guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a store, a waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, electricity outlets, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut and boating equipment.

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HOLLOLA Kirkkolahti Harbour (Hollola Parish Village) in the Hollola parish village includes guest boat berths, lavatories and a beach.

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Messilä Harbour includes guest boat berths, accommodation, a camping area, a restaurant, a store, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, an electricity outlet, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut.

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CANOEING Joutjärven Canoeing Center Tel. +358 (0)40 412 0374 Lassen retket Tel. +358 (0)50 049 9599 Padasjoen Latu ry Tel. +358 (0)50 084 2606, Vesisamoilijat ry Tel. +358 (0)40 412 0374

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FISHING SERVICES EnsKala - place to fish for kids Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Etelä-Päijänteen Fishing Permits Majakkapaviljonki Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008 Etelä-Päijänteen Fishing Services Tel. +358 (0)44 030 3837 Fish Sale Eero Koivula Tel. +358 (0)400 797 102 Lohimesta Oy Tel. +358 (0)3 784 1323 Mikontori (kalastusretket) Tel. +358 (0)40 084 4275 Piilostenniemi Tel. +358 (0)40 084 6426

Ritaniemen raputila Tel. +358 (0)40 035 3588 Ruuhijärven riistapiha Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1520 Taivasalla Oy Tel. +358 (0)44 071 1711 Tainionvirran koskikalastus Tel. +358 (0)3 716 1268 Troutdoor eräpaja Tel. +358 (0)3 766 0641 Uskilan kalastuskunta Tel. +358 (0)40 012 4051 Haukikoira Tel. +358 (0)50 62811

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CHARTER TRANSPORT Padasjoen Venepalvelut Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 825 9644 M/S Jalkkari Tel. +358 (0)40 037 3289

M/S Marleen Tel. +358 (0)50 526 5911 M/S Salome, tilausliikenne Tel. +358 (0)40 040 7040 Tapio Sillfors, Boat Rental Tel. +358 (0)50 440 7660 Royal Line Oy Tel. +358 (0)50 388 8032

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CRUISES & RENTAL BOATS J-Team´s Line Tel. +358 (0)44 075 3000 Lahden Järvimatkailu Tel. +358 (0)3 752 2225, Lassen Retket Tel. +358 (0)50 049 9599 Padasjoen Laiva Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 035 1959 Päijänne Risteilyt Hilden Oy Tel. +358 (0)14 263 447 Päijänteen Venepalvelut Tel. +358 (0)40 734 9210 Super Safari Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 506 1284 M/S Ruotsalainen, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 1929 M/S Suvityttö, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)46 846 3020 M/S Happy Days, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)500 429 454

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PADASJOKI Padasjoki Laivaranta Harbour includes caférestaurant, guest boat berths, seasonal boat berths, electric outlets, an information desk, a household waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, drinking water, a restaurant, lavatories, showers, a washing machine, a fuel outlet, a children’s playground, a store and two boat ramps.

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Things to do for kids Yoga for children YogaROCKS offers yoga lessons for children between the ages of five and twelve. The fun classes that have been customised for children include breathing exercises, asanas or yoga positions, stories, playing, music and creative movement.

school and a ski rental and servicing point. There are a street and a half-pipe for snowboarders.

Put your skates on and get on the ice! There are more than 20 outdoor ice rinks in Lahti. The most important and versatile sports centres are Kisapuisto Park, Radiomäki Hill, Kivimaa, Mukkula, Kerinkallio and Sepänniemi.

Skiing is fun! The Ski Museum located in the Sports Centre at the foot of the three magnificent ski jumps offers wintry activities indoors. In addition to versatile exhibitions, the museum includes a popular section, the activity section where children can try their wings in a safe way in a ski jumping simulator, for example. You can also test your skills in other winter sports: there is an indoor skiing track and a biathlon shooting range.

Skating, skiing, snowboarding Messilä is located in Hollola, approximately eight kilometres from Lahti. At wintertime, slalom skiers, snowboarders and Telemark skiers storm to the biggest slopes in southern Finland. There is also a separate slope for children. Messilä includes a skiing

Horse riding The Lahti area also has beautiful landscapes for horse riding. The Stable of Messilä Manor, among others, organises horse riding courses for riders of all levels and ages year-round. In addition to traditional riding, in the Lahti area you can also enjoy riding treks on

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Icelandic horses. The treks are suitable both for horse riders and for those who are interested in hiking in the wild. Icelandic horses with their small size and strength are excellent for crosscountry riding.

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The Lahti Children's Winter Carnival will be held already for the 31th time. The carnival program offers a wide and varied overview of cultural skills of the children from the Päijät-Häme region. There will be music, theatre, dance, workshops, movies and a lot of other nice activities for the whole family. Lahti Children’s Winter Carnival 25.1.–9.2.2014.

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Frostbite is a little wintery sister of Desucon that leaves no one indifferent! In the anime event held in the Sibelius Hall there will be workshops, competitions, inspiring lectures, not to mention the high-quality talk shows that have become Desucon's trade mark! Frostbite will be open all night similar to summer events. The event will be take place on 14.–16.2.2014.

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The Christmas Wonderland introduces local sports clubs and the activity of organisations, and inspires people to move. The target group of this free event consists of families, children and all people young at heart. The outdoor event is organised as a Christmas trail circling around the ski jumping hills of Lahti's Sports Centre. Christmas Wonderland 1.12.2013

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Climbing for the entire family! In Lahti at YogaROCKS, you can try out how high you can climb a wall. There are several climbing walls for beginners and more skilled climbers at YogaROCKS. Bouldering is a challenging and fun way of climbing that is becoming more and more popular. The climbers do not use any safety harnesses; instead, safety is ensured by placing thick padding underneath the wall. Wall climbing is a sport suitable for children and adults alike. If you have not climbed before, an instructor will show you the ropes.

Frostbite

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Laune Central Park A versatile park area has been constructed on a field in the Laune district of Lahti. You can do different kinds of sports, enjoy the beautiful nature or have a picnic lunch at a barbecue hut. Children will enjoy the Laune Family Park, which includes a water park, a game area and a traffic town. In addition to the Family Park, the central park area includes a bowling alley, a roller skating track, a Frisbee golf area, a dog park, a training ice rink, a circus field, a miniature golf field and a skating park of 1,500 square metres. Laune Central Park won the tenth place in a competition where people voted for the Top 10 beautiful locations in Päijät-Häme in 2008.

the entire family, with experiences both outdoors and indoors. The park includes slides, climbing equipment, a traffic town, cottages for hobbies and a fortress. In the wintertime, there are frozen slides and an ice-skating rink in the Family Park. There is easy access to skiing tracks from the park. 100,000 people visit the Family Park every year. Entrance free of charge.

The Family Park at Kaarikatu 26 is a place for

Skating and rollerblading The Laune Skating

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Park was designed by professional skater Tom Stankevitz, who has also had international fame. The versatile staircases, ramps and slides of the park have been praised by local skaters. There is a 230-metre roller skating track going around the Skating Park. The track meets all international requirements.

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Lahti Bowling Alley Lahti Bowling Alley at the edge of the Laune Central Park offers a new arena for all types of bowling, from children’s birthday parties to glow bowling evenings and company bowling excursions to international bowling tournaments. There are twenty fully renovated alleys.

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Parkour in a Park Lahti has invested in parkour by constructing a parkour park to Launo. The park contains climbing frames and various obstacles that can be used for practicing. Parkour is a manoeuvring discipline, originating from the suburbs of Paris, which is becoming more and more popular amongst the youth. The purpose is to move by climbing, jumping and leaping through the environment by using walls, rails, and other supporting structures. You can find more information about the activity at www.dash.fi

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DID YOU KNOW? The Laune Central Park of more than ten hectares has been constructed close to the entrance to the city on the fields of Laune. The construction was started a little less than thirty years ago when the City Council decided in its 75th anniversary meeting to build an outdoor living room for children and youth of Lahti. The selected place is a bottom of a lake that dried out 11,000 years ago close to the downtown area.

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The city's best slide The longest and wildest slide of Lahti is right next to the event field. The City of Lahti builds a five metres long bidirectional slide for the children each winter. Depending on how much snow there is, the slide is open from December until March.

Lahden keilahalli Lahti Bowl

Launeenkatu 5, 15100 Lahti puh. 0440 420 300 www.lahdenkeilahalli.ﬁ

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SITES FOR FAMILIES City Train Puksu Lahti, Tel. +358 (0)50 543 8222 HopLop Adventurepark www.hoplop.fi Tel. +358 (0)10 837 3012 Kaivola Traditional Farm www.kaivolanperinnetila.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 758 0139 Lahti Parkour Academy www.parkourakatemia.fi Tel. +358 (0)44 032 0060 Laune Family Park www.lahti.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 818 3680 Manna Ry. www.manna.fi Tel. +358 (0)40 087 7069 Messilä www.messila.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 860 11 Minigolf Centre Laune www.minigolflahti.fi Tel. +358 (0)44 066 8846

Mukkulan Travelling Centre www.mukkulacamping.fi Tel. +358 (0)41 729 8359 Observatory Ursa www.ursa.fi Tel. +358 (0)500 767 755 Outdoor Swimming Pool www.lahti.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 816 816 Orimattila Domestic Animal Park koti.phnet.fi/ovassir/ Tel. +358 (0)3 777 5259 Pajulahti Sports Institute www.pajulahti.com Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511 Pony Stable Ponitaivas www.ponitaivas.fi Tel. +358 (0)40 595 5988 Ski Museum www.lahdenmuseot.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523 Stable Tortola and Domestic Animal Park www.tortolantallit.net Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1819

Suurmäki sightseeing platform www.lahdenmuseot.fi Tel. +358 (03 816 8223 Travel Farm Tulimäki www.koti.phnet.fi/tulimaki/ Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1693 Water Organ, the musical fountain www.lahtienergia.fi Tel. +358 (0)29 000 8000 YogaROCKS www.yogarocks.fi Tel. +358 (0)40 030 8307 Yli-Marola 4H Domestic Animal Yard www.lahti.4h.fi/yli-marolan-4h-kotielainpiha/ Tel. +358 (0)50 462 2511 Museum of Finnish Recreational Fishing www.lahdenmuseot.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 EnsKala fishing location for children and youth www.vanhavaaksy.fi Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Children´s Traffic Park www.asikkala.fi Tel. +358 (0)44 778 0738 (summertime)

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Everything you need for everyday life and parties: • Beauty and fashion, delicacies, health and wellbeing, interior decoration, sports, etc. • Free parking for 4 hours with a parking disc indoors • Located in downtown Lahti

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Welcome to Mall Syke, where shopping is easy!

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Open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 8 pm, Sun from 10 am to 8 pm Different storeopening hours may apply. Saksalankatu 4–6, Lahti

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Shopping The Lahti region are a true paradise for shoppers offering tailor-made suits, Italian style, American classics and original collections by Finnish designers. There are plenty of stores to choose from both in Lahti and in the surrounding municipalities for those interested in interior decoration. Factory outlet centre You can do affordable shopping in several factory outlets in the Lahti region. Fashion is available at the Naisten Pukutehdas, and children’s wear is on sale at Zalekua in Hollola, fashion outlet Megamyynti Arena in Orimattila and Luhta in Lahti and Nastola. If you like candles, you should stop by at the factory outlet of Maria Drockila in Orimattila or the Finnmari

store in Hollola. You can get a pair of new shoes from the Montra outlet and Tepsut in Hollola. Malls and shopping streets Mall Trio in downtown Lahti includes more than a hundred speciality stores, and other downtown stores are within a walking distance from the mall. Valo includes many interesting stores as well. Karisma offers

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DID YOU KNOW? If you feel like eating some organic meat, need some organic flour, or want smoked fish, heavenly cheeses, a cup of coffee or a tasty lunch, you should head to Lahti Market Hall. Located right next to the Lahti Market Square, the Market Hall houses several grocery sellers, small cafes and small restaurants.

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Wanha Vääksy The old downtown area of Vääksy is a place worth visiting. If you like ceramics, you should go to the shops at the Green House (Vihreä talo) or Agnin Roma. Accessories and jewellery is available at Takala Design. Vääksyn Mylly sells top-quality flour. Lovely interior decoration items are available at Zoom Design and Antiikki Kanava. Lauran kauppa includes a little bit of everything: antiques, plants, ornaments and ironware, to mention some.

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Charm of small boutiques There is a cluster of small fashion boutiques in downtown Lahti. The downtown boutiques offer everything from global top brands to tailor-made suits. Most of the boutiques sell clothes and also matching shoes, bags and accessories.

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TAX FREE Citizens from outside of the EU are entitled to Tax-free shopping in Finland in the condition that the purchases are made in a Tax-free eligible store and the sum of purchases is at least 40 Euros. When the traveller leaves the EU area, he/she will receive the product’s purchase tax, which is, depending on the product, 16 percent at the most. Read more at: www.global-blue.com

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Furnishing treasures There are several interior decoration stores in the Lahti region that are worth visiting, such as the legendary Lauran kauppa in Vääksy and Pioni & Piironki in Auttoinen, Padasjoki. Hollola offers the charming Pian Makasiini – all full of surprises.

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a balanced combination of clothing, sports, specialty shops and services, bringing to the same context the daily selection of a large hypermarket.

60 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE WINTER 2013–2014 BEAUTY CLINICS ProIlme Tel. +358 (0)40 591 1252 Pakaantie 1, Orimattila www.proilme.fi CAR RENTALS Scandia Rent Tel. +358 (0)3 782 7017 Mannerheiminkatu 13, Lahti Open 24/7 www.scandiarent.fi FASHION by Marja Tel. +358 (0)3 589 8580 Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.bymarja.com Chic Tel. +358 (0)40 779 6217 Vesijärvenkatu 20, Lahti avoinna Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 www.chicstore.fi

Kekäle Tel. +358 (0)20 7010 314 Shopping center Trio, 2nd floor Open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18 www.kekale.fi Kontti Boutique Tel. +358 (0)40 1390 729 Ajokatu 65, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 9 –18, Sat 9-15 www.kontti.punainenristi.fi Kimi Tel. +358 (0)3 734 0437 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10.30–18, Sat 10.30–14 Liivi Montin Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2834 Vapaudenkatu 2, Lahti www.liivi-montin.fi MariMari Tel. +358 (0)50 563 5558 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 www.marimari.fi Unique ladies fashion and accessories

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Only Tel. +358 (0)3 7810 818 Shopping center Trio, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18 www.only.com Promise Shop Tel. +358 (0)40 589 8551 Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.promise.fi Studio25 Tel. +358 (0)50 555 4633 Shoppinc centre Trio, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18, Sun 12–18 www.studio25.fi Top DEI Fashion Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1177 Rautatienkatu 11 Open Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Vero Moda Puh. +358 (0)44 790 2203 Aleksanterinkatu 24, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10 –19, Sat 10 –18 www.veromoda.com

Small interior decoration elements, gifts and presents

TANGO FASHION • Tel. +358 400 730 740 • www.tangofashion.fi Open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 6 pm, Sat from 10 am to 4 pm, Sun from noon to 6 pm Höylääjäntie 2, FI-18200 Heinola HEINOLA P

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www.suvimarja.fi KEINUHONGANTIE 54,

AUTTOINEN, PADASJOKI

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Tel. +358 40 562 8580

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ACCOMMODATION

INTERIOR DECORATION STORES Jolie Deco Tel. +358 (0)400 822 115 Rautatienkatu 14, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10 –18 Míllan Tel. +358 (0)3 755 9733 Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15

LEISURE Hellimö Tel. +358 (0)44 3773 017 Pakaantie 1, Orimattila www.hellimo.fi Bowling alley Tel. +358 (0)440 420 300 Launeenkatu 5, Lahti www.lahdenkeilahalli.fi For opening hours and reservations, please see online

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

FOOD STORES K-Supermarket Trio Tel. +358 (0)20 749 7500 Shopping Centre Trio, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8–21, Sat 8–18, Sun 12–18 www.k-supermarket.fi Punnitse & Säästä Tel. +358 (0)45 232 1612 Shopping Centre Trio, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18, Sun 12–16 Punnitse & Säästä Tel. +358 (0)45 155 8762 Hämeenkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18, Sun 12–16

800 m2 candle and interior decoration store in Lahti

CULTURE

FLEA MARKET Cetori Tel. +358 (0) 7879 200 Saimaankatu 54, Lahti www.cetori.fi

Pioni ja piironki Tel. +358 (0)400 279 250 Soramäentie 1, Hollola Open Tue-Fri 11-18, Sat 10-16, Sun 12-16 www.pionijapiironki.fi Suvimarja Tel. +358 (0)40 562 8580 Keinuhongantie 54, Padasjoki Open Thu-Fri 13-18, Sat 10-15, Sun 12-16 www.suvimarja.fi Tango Fashion Tel. +358 (0)400 730 740 Höylääjäntie 2, Heinola Open Mon-Fri 10–19, Sat 10–16, Sun 12–18

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Voglia Tel. +358 (0)40 450 8892 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.voglia.fi

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A charming interior decoration/gardening store and gift shop plus a café with self-made delicacies and the farm’s own flours.

Liivi-Montin

Vapaudenkatu 2, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2834 www.liivi-montin.fi

Pioni ja Piironki Oy · Soramäentie 1, FI-15880 HOLLOLA Tel. +358 400 279 250 · Open Tue–Fri from 11 am to 6 pm, Sat from 10 am to 4 pm, Sun from noon to 4 pm Closed on Mondays, except in July when we are open every day. Closed in February and October. Wheelchair access also possible! www.kinnarintila.fi

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LAUNE, Saksalankatu 6, Lahti (on the bottom floor of Mall Valo), open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 7 pm, Sat from 9 am to 5 pm, Sun from noon to 4 pm TORNI, Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti, open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 7 pm, Sat from 9 am to 5 pm PORTTIPUISTO, Porttisuontie 4, FI-01200 Vantaa, open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 8 pm, Sat from 10 am to 6 pm, Sun from noon to 4 pm LAPPEENRANTA, Myllymäenkatu 32, Lappeenranta, open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 7 pm, Sat from 10 am to 5 pm, Sun from noon to 4 pm

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Orders +358 40 5911 252 suvi@proilme.fi, www.proilme.fi

• For women and men • Special dyes and cuts • Makeovers / modelling photo shoots • Speciality: HFS pigmentatiton Pakaantie 1, 2nd floor of Kehräämö in Orimattila

Hint, hint! Come and make disc overies. We have a full house of dishes, furniture, clothes and footwea r! Recycling is the green way.

Saimaankatu 54, 15140 Lahti•posti@cetori.fi•www.cetori.fi

ACCOMMODATION

AVOINNA Mon-Fri 10am–6pm Sat 10am–3pm Sun 11am–3pm

SHOPPING

FLEA MARKET

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

www.bymarja.com

TRANSLATING SERVICES Jolie deco Tel. +358 (0)400 822 115 Rautatienkatu 14, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10 –18

WATER & NATURE

SHOPPING CENTRES Shopping centre Karisma Tel. +358 (0)50 3782 960 Kauppiaankatu 2, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8–21, Sat 8–18, Sun 12–18 www.kauppakeskuskarisma. fi/en/ Shopping centre Syke Kauppakatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 7–21, Sat 7–18, Sun 12–18 www.kauppakeskussyke.fi

More shopping places at lahtiregion.fi

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

OUTLETS Finnmari Tel. +358 (0)3 873 1120 Kynttilätie 2, Hollola Luhta Outlet Shopping Centre Syke Saksalankatu 6, Lahti Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti Lankatie 6, Nastola Maria Drockila Tel. +358 (0)44 303 9017 Pakaantie 1, Orimattila www.mariadrockila.fi

REAL ESTATE SERVICES OP-Kiinteistökeskus Tel. +358 (0)10 256 7700 Shopping Centre Trio, Lahti

Shopping centre Valo Saksalankatu 4-6, Lahti Open Mon-Sun 10–20 Store opening hours may differ from the times stated www.kauppakeskusvalo.fi

CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPHER´S STUDIOS Foto Riihelä Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2116 Rautatienkatu 18 Rautatienkatu 21 Open Mon 9–18, Tue-Thu9–17, Fri 9–18, Sat 10–14

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Lahti City Theatre Tel. +358 (0)3 752 5000 Kirkkokatu 14, Lahti www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi Lahti Fair Centre Tel. +358 (0)3 525 820 Salpausselänkatu 7, Lahti www.lahdenmessut.fi Sinfonia Lahti Tel. +358 (0)600 393949 (1,49 € / call + local call charge, available only in Finland) Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti www. sinfonialahti.fi

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Lahti, Mannerheimink. 13 tel. +358 3 7827017 (24/7) Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 589 8580 Mon-Fri 11am–5.30pm Sat 10am–2pm

www.scandiarent.fi lahti@scandiarent.fi

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SHOPPING AT RAUTATIENKATU

SLIDING DOORS, CABINETS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, MEASURING SERVICES AND DESIGN OF STORAGE SYSTEMS

Lahti, Rautatienkatu 14, tel. +358 400 822 115, open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 6 pm

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SIGHTSEEING & EVENT CULTURE

lifestyle-store

SHOPPING ACCOMMODATION

Lahti, Rautatienkatu 14, tel. +358 400 822 115, open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 6 pm

INTERIOR DECORATION &

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Professional translations to Russian liike@joliedeco.fi

www.punnitse.fi Grocery store selling bulk and specialty goods at the corner of Hämeenkatu and Rautatienkatu streets.

WATER & NATURE

The steep part of Rautatienkatu street is full of small boutiques and shops - a genuine shopper's dream.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

Rautatienkatu 11 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1177 Mon-Fr 11.00-18.00 Sat 11.00-15.00 www.topdeitop.com

Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Mon-Fri 10–18 • Sat 10–15 +358 (0)3 755 9733

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“Recommended photo shops in Lahti”

MariMari Rautatienkatu 18 Lahti

“Best picture services in Lahti”

Open: Mon-Fri 10am –6 pm Sat 10 am–3 pm

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Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Mon-Fri 10 am – 5 pm Sat 10 am – 2 pm

www.promise.fi

Italian fashion

Tel. +358 3 734 0437 Rautatienkatu 18 Mon-Fri 10.30–18 Sat 10.30–14

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Shopping Mall Trio, ground floor, Aleksanterinkatu 18 Shopping Mall Karisma, 1st floor, Kauppiaankatu 2 KAUPPAKESKUS TRIO, ALEKSANTERINKATU 18, LAHTI MA-PE 10.00-20.00, LA 9.00-18.00, SU 12-16

SHOPPING

PHARMACY TRIO Mall Trio, ground floor Open Mon-Fri from 9 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 6 pm

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TRIO

ACCOMMODATION

www.punnitse.fi Grocery store selling bulk and specialty goods in Shopping centre Trio. Aleksanterinkatu Lahti, 0207 497500 500 Aleksanterinkatu Aleksanterinkatu Aleksanterinkatu18, 18, 18, 18,Lahti, Lahti, Lahti,Тел. Tel. p. 0207 0207 0207497 497 497 500 500 Palvelemme: Open: Открыто: Mon-Fri пн-пт Ma-Pe 8–21, 8–21, 8–21, Satсбla 8–18, La8–18, 8–18, Sun всsu Su 12–18 12–18 12–18 Palvelemme: ark. 8-21, 8-18, 12-18

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

www.laastari.fi

WATER & NATURE

O P E N 2 4 /7

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

Good care quickly and easily - without appointment seven days a week.

CULTURE

You have almost a hundred stores at your disposal at Shopping Centre Trio.

Y T I L A U Q H HIG FASHION

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

For everyday life, special events and leisure.

68 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE WINTER 2013–2014 HOTELS LAHTI Hotel Cumulus Lahti Kauppakatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 813 711 Hotel Musta Kissa Rautatienkatu 21 Tel. +358 (0)3 544 9000 Scandic Lahti Vesijärvenkatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 339 3911 KauppaHotelli Grand Hämeenkatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 544 00 Omenahotelli Lahti Rauhankatu 14 Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone Aleksanterinkatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)20 123 4655 Forenom House Rauhankatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)20 1983 420

OTHER ACCOMMODATION

Hostel Patria Vesijärvenkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3783 Apartment Hotel Aleksi Aleksanterinkatu 26 A 22 Tel. +358 (0)50 049 0500 Irma's Bed and Breakfast Tarjantie 14 Tel. +358 (0)40 755 9065 Lahti Folk High School Harjukatu 46 Tel. +358 (0)3 878 10 Lahden Pinja Tel. +358 (0)50 338 8585 Lepola Holiday and Course Centre Sipurantie 32 Tel. +358 (0)3 7561 521 Metsola Center Oy Kirkonpellontie 77 Tel. +358 (0)40 911 9301

LAHTI Capitano Kapteeninaukio 3 Tel. +358 (0)50 338 8585

ASIKKALA Antin Juhlatalo Kopsuntie 1265 Tel. +358 (0)44 778 0285

ASIKKALA Hotel Tallukka Tallukantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 888 81 HOLLOLA Manor Hotel Messilä Messiläntie 308 Tel. +358 (0)3 860 11 NASTOLA Pajulahti Sporting center Pajulahdentie 167 Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511 ORIMATTILA Hotel Teltta Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)40 046 4893

Wonderful moments are no coincidence.

ALEKSANTERINKATU 14, 15110 LAHTI, TEL. + 358 20 1234 655

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LAHTI Cat Marina – flowting villas Tel. +358 (0)20 766 9660 Herrasmanni outdoorarea Herrasmanninkatu Tel. +358 (0)50 564 1112 Mukkula Camping & Cottage Ritaniemenkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)41 729 8359 ASIKKALA Villa Aurinkoranta Tel. +358 (0)40 542 3867 Hoimelan tila Hoimelantie 49 Tel. +358 (0)340 530 1927 Iso-Naappilan loma Salonsaarentie 486 Tel. +358 (0)40 071 1208

WATER & NATURE

ORIMATTILA Luomuleipälä Leipälänhaara 35, Niinikoski Tel. +358 (0)40 592 3235 Maamiesseurantalo Salmelantie 202 A Tel. +358 (0)400 997528 Tortolan tallit Hietanantie 623 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1819

CAMPING AND COTTAGES

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

NASTOLA Villa Selina Ruuhijärventie 61 Tel. +358 (0)3 7188 666

PADASJOKI Majatalo Onnenmyyrä Haukkatie 3, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)40 049 9839

CULTURE

HOLLOLA Gasthaus Salpakievari Erämiehentie 1 Tel. +358 (0)44 061 1671 Kaapinlähteen Kievari Savontie 715 Tel. +358 (0)40 061 1025 Laitiala Manor Laitialantie 109, Manskivi Tel. +358 (0)3 788 5879

HÄMEENKOSKI Jokelan Kartano Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)50 566 7924 Leirimaja Pääjärvi Pyyhtiäntie Tel. +358 (0)40 586 0745 Matkailutila Tulimäki Huhdintie 99 Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1693

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Villa Aurinkoranta Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)40 542 3867 Mikkolan retkeilymaja Anianpellontie 1, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2000 Niemimäen juhla- ja mansikkatila Kukkuramäentie 14 Tel. +358 (0)400 716 609 Urajärvi Holiday Village Kartanontie, Urajärvi Tel. +358 (0)3 766 7295 Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus Vääksyntie 18 Tel. +358 (0)40 7617690

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING

new dreams

Cumulus Lahti, Kauppakatu 10 Reservations www.hotelworld.fi or +358 9 733 5421

Pleasant accommodation in downtown Lahti Double room

from 020 198 3420 www.forenom.fi

€/night

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Select the pillow you like!

Forenom House Lahti

ACCOMMODATION

Head for

70 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE WINTER 2013–2014 Kenraali Cottage Hietasentie 28, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)3 784 4242 Lehmonkärki Lehmonkärjentie Tel. +358 (0)3 766 6330 Lavianmutka Holiday resort Laviantie 95, Kalkkinen Tel. +358 (0)3 767 4177 Marttilan tila Marttilantie 50, Kalkkinen Tel. +358 (0)3 767 5560 Ojalan tila / Saarelma Vedentaustantie 85, Kalkkinen Tel. +358 (0)40 532 4725 Pulkkilanharju Villas Pulkkilantie 359, Asikkala Tel. +358 (0)40 725 1764 Pätiälä Manor Holiday Cottages Pätiäläntie 211 Tel. +358 (0)3 766 6358 Salonsaari Holiday Village Halkoniementie 88, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)44 076 6961 Sipilä Holiday Cottages Sipiläntie 9, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)40 043 8773 Urajärvi Holiday Village Urajärvenraitti 72, Urajärvi Tel. +358 (0)3 766 7171 Viikkilä Cottages Viikiläntie 47 Tel. +358 (0)40 721 0171 Villa Uranlinna Urpiontie, Urajärvi Tel. +358 (0)40 049 1645 HÄMEENKOSKI Kautonen Holiday Cottages Porraskoskentie 1643 Tel. +358 (0)40 514 5876

Finlands Holiday Cottage Järvikukkolankuja 1 Tel. +358 (0)50 592 9010 HOLLOLA Camping Messilä Satamapolku 1, Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 876 290 Lomakeidas Jokikumpu Pennasentie 68, Hollola Tel. +358 (0)400 710 580 Messilä Messiläntie 308 Tel. +358 (0)3 86 011 KÄRKÖLÄ Juntunen Holiday Cottages Vevarintie 85, Järvelä Tel. +358 (0)400 711 328 Tammenportti Course Centre (groups by appointment) Vaahalantie 63, Järvelä Tel. +358 (0)3 764 2800 Peltola Cottages Marttilantie 38, Mertie Tel. +358 (0)50 466 2024 Vesa´s Holiday Village Haapalantie 157 , LAPPILA Tel. +358 (0)3 7654 570 NASTOLA Lomakivi Lomakiventie 4, Kausala Tel. +358 (0)40 534 0755 Metkan mökit Sitikkalantie 372, Mankala Tel. +358 (0)50 596 8579 Rantarinne Accommodation Muturintie 26, Villähde Tel. +358 (0)40 522 3418 Ritaniemen tila Ritaniementie Tel. +358 (0)40 582 0058

Accommodation starting at

36€/ person/day

Incl. a generous breakfast and free use of our gym, sauna and swimming pool. Please visit our website to see our current offers.

WELLBEING AND ENJOYMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Ruuhijärven riistapiha Terhontie 540 Tel. +358 (0)3 7627 291 Villa Selina Ruuhijärventie 677 Tel. +358 (0)3 718 8666 Villihiisi Hiidentie 8 Tel. +358 (0)41 4650 006 Yli-Kaitalan lomamökit Kaitalantie 323, Mankala Tel. +358 (0)5 326 5504 ORIMATTILA Holiday-Lassila Pakkalantie 38 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1152 PADASJOKI Ahola Cottages Vesijaonraitti 303, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)50 336 5163 Ahola Pirkka ja Leila Porasantie 410, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)40 093 9425 Alatalo Holiday Cottages Alatalontie 26, Torittu Tel. +358 (0)3 557 9019 Bed & breakfast Punainen Tupa Häntämäentie 3, Maakeski Tel. +358 (0)40-5404384 Heinonen Oiva Romontie 204, Arrakoski Tel. +358 (0)40 568 5133 Heinäjoki Markku Neroskulma Tel. +358 (0)40 728 3639 Hokka Villas Syrjäntaantie Tel. +358 (0)40 722 7088 Huuskonen Anneli ja Antero Lapajärventie 190 Tel. +358 (0)400 521 700

www.tallukka.fi Wellness and Convention Hotel Tallukka 26 km north of Lahti Tallukantie 1, FI-7200 Vääksy, Finland Tel. +358 (0)3 88 881, sales@tallukka.fi

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We have not sacrificed any modern conveniences: each room has its own bathroom/WC, TV and refrigerator. The price includes breakfast. Come and enjoy your stay! yhteydenotto@apteekinmajoitus.fi www.apteekinmajoitus.fi

WELCOME TO YLI-KAITALA!

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Yli-Kaitalan Lomamökit/ Catering restaurant Ketunleipä, Kaitalantie 323, FI-47490 Mankala, tel. +358 5 3265504, +358 500 750 612, +35850 386 3737 info@yli-kaitala.com www.yli-kaitala.com

ACCOMMODATION

• Catering restaurant Ketunleipä: a license to serve all alcoholic beverages, seats 150 people, includes a patio. • Meetings, employee events, weddings, birthday parties, Christmas parties, etc. • Experience the innovative globe-shaped Sammalsauna and/or more traditional Kettusauna and enjoy the warmth of an outdoor Jacuzzi or hot tub, the refreshing water of Lake Kettujärvi, or even a dip into the frozen lake. • ATV safaris, skill contests and other programme services. • Fishing trips in the rugged scenery of Kymijoki River.

SHOPPING

We offer high-class accommodation, catering, meeting and programme services close to Lahti, Kouvola and Heinola in Southern Finland at a wonderful countryside location in Iitti. Well-equipped holiday cottages with their own beaches (Iitti/Nastola).

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Vääksyntie 18 FI-17200 Vääksy Tel. + 358 40 504 4167

WATER & NATURE

VÄÄKSYN APTEEKINMAJOITUS OY Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus offers accommodation at an idyllic location in the old district of the town of Vääksy, right next to Vääksy Canal. Seven cosy rooms decorated in the old style plus a separate sauna cabin with a loft. There are two parking spaces with electric outlets for recreational vehicles in the yard area.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS

Mainiemi-Caravan Pykäläniementie 10 Tel. +358 (0)40 512 0645 Metsästysseuran hirsimökki Neroskulma Tel. +358 (0)40 735 3038 Raut-Kotka Rekolantie 15, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)40 844 2020 Villa Takila Kiuasniementie 5 Tel. +358 (0)40 500 7150

CULTURE

Lomakeskus Telaranta Porasantie 176, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)40 521 0558 Holiday Cottages Hartman Esko Kujaportintie 24 Tel. +358 (0)40 548 8789 Holiday Harbour Lomasatama Satamantie 137, Kasiniemi Tel. +358 (0)400 938 462 Holiday Cottage Lauri ja Merja Suomaa, Maakeski Tel. +358 (0)40 0499 839

SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

Jarmo Ylätalo Ranta-Ylätalontie 101, Torittu Tel. +358 (0)40 517 1135 Matti Jaakkola Keinuhongantie 54, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)50 049 6939 Kiuasniemi Kiuasniementie 1 ja 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 2690 480 Kullas Marina, Laivaranta Tel. +358 (0)50 035 2442 Lakeview Holiday Cottages Seitniemi Tel. +358 (0)50 557 2559

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LAHTI

The tourist information office

18 32

31 14 34

39 43

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WATER & NATURE

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

SHOPPING

LAHTI

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SIGHTSEEING & EVENT

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LAHTI TRANSPORT

SIGHTS AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Ski Museum

32.

Bus Station

17.

City Hall

Lahti Historical Museum

33.

Railway Station

18.

Sports Centre

Art Museum

Tourist Bus stop (Rauhankatu)

19.

34.

Market Square

Radio and TV Museum

35.

Passenger harbour

20.

Sibelius Hall

Harbour for visiting boats

Adult Education Centre

Hennala Museum on Military Medicine

36.

21.

City Library

21.

Finnish Museum og Military Music

City Theatre

22.

Church of Cross

Concert Hall

Laune Central Park and Arboretum

10.

Lanu Sculpture Park

11.

Messilä (holiday and skiining centre)

23. 24.

12.

MUSEUMS

SPORTS 37.

Maauimala outdoor swimmingpool

11.

Messilä (holiday and skiining centre)

Messilä

38.

Lahti Ice Stadium

LIT Apartementhotel

39.

SOL Areena Ice Ring

Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone

40.

Kivimaa indoor swimmingpool

41.

Saksala indoor swimmingpool

ACCOMMODATION

Yli-Marola 4H domestic animal yard

Hotel Musta Kissa

13.

25.

Theatre Vanha Juko

42.

Lahti indoor swimmingpool

Scandic Lahti

14.

26.

Kalevi Aho hall

43.

Bowling Hall

Cumulus Lahti

15.

27.

Musical Fountains

44.

Kisapuisto (sports park)

Hostel Patria

16.

28.

Lahti Hall/ Lahti Fair Hall/Sports Hall

45.

Joutjärvi Canoeing Centre

29.

Lahti Folk High School

46.

Kahvisaari Canoeing Centre

30.

Omena Hotel Lahti

31.

Grand Hotel

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KÄRKÖLÄ

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ome c l e W o enjoy! t

Restaurant Bar Teerenpeli Vapaudenkatu 20, Lahti Tel. 0424 925 220 • www.teerenpeli.com

Á la Carte Restaurant Taivaanranta Rautatienkatu 13, Lahti Tel. 0424 925 230 • www.taivaanranta.com