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Winter events
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Pure local flavours
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Kumpeli Spa is a spa hotel right next to Tähtisilta bridge in Heinola and the freely flowing Kymijoki river, close to downtown Heinola. Welcome to relax! Additional information: hotelli@kumpeli.fi, +358 3 812 7100
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In the Made in Heinola exhibition, visitors get an insight into the city’s cultural heritage. The story of the completely renewed city begins in prehistoric times and continues to the present day.
You will find a predatory bird area, parrots,a winter enclosure and a new, magnificent aquatic bird house. Welcome!
Heinola city museum offers experiences for all the senses.
The presentation focuses on items made in Heinola or used by people in Heinola. Heinola Bird Sanctuary treats injured wild birds that arrive from all around Finland. Entrance fee 5/4/0 € or Museokortti pass
Heinola Bird Sanctuary treats injured wild birds that arrive from all around Finland.
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Experiences all year round, a town full of history and a winter full of light. Heinola tourist information, Kauppakatu 4 18100 Heinola, Finland • Tel. +358 3 849 3615 www.visitheinola.fi
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Region of sustainable travel
GUIDE 2021–2022 GUIDE is published twice a year, in May and in November Published by Lahti Region Oy / Viestintätoimisto Mageena Publisher Viestintätoimisto Mageena Vapaudenkatu 8, 15110 Lahti tel. +358 440 711722 www.mageena.fi Editor Sane Keskiaho Viestintätoimisto Mageena sane.keskiaho@mageena.fi Design & Production Viestintätoimisto Mageena Printing Kroonpress Circulation 6 000 pcs Cover photo City of Lahti/Juha-Pekka Huotari The skier in the photo, Miikka Kallio, is an ambassador for the Outdoor Association of Finland (Suomen Latu) and a member of Visit Lahti’s #paikallisetliikkujat (localmovers) group All rights reserved.
We have the purest water in the world, tasty local food, Salpausselkä Geopark encompassing six municipalities and a huge number of nature sights accessible by public transport or a shared car. For this reason, the status of a Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) destination has been applied for the Lahti region. The region is also well-known for its excellent outdoor exercising opportunities. You will find great hiking and cycling routes and lean-tos where you can stop to light a fire and roast some sausages. Come winter, you can dig out your skis and tour skates, and head to enjoy the first snow, ski slopes and ice rinks. The two-storey rooms of Seurahuone Loft House in the heart of Lahti and the new, modern Fennada Hotel in Vierumäki add a touch of luxury to your accommodation. If you’re looking for something more traditional, there are plenty of rental cottages in the region to suit every need and every party. And what about the food! Here you can taste the authentic lihamuki (literally a mug full of meat and spices, a local speciality), enjoy a glass of wine made in Hollola and awarded with numerous gold medals, or have the best whisky in the world. It’s not even worth writing about rye bread – you have to taste it for yourself. Simply put, we have everything you need for a good, relaxing holiday. ■
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Cosy Lahti Passenger Harbour
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Centrally located service point ONE can obtain information about the Lahti region’s tourism and environmental issues. Maps, brochures and information on sports, outdoor and leisure activities in the area.
Lahti-service point, Trio Shopping Center 2nd Floor. Open: Mon-Fri 8–18 (due to the COVID19, please check the opening hours Lahden Palvelutori) Tel. +358 207 281 760 sales@lahtiregion.fi Chat visitlahti.fi Mon-Fri 9–15:30
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS General emergency number
112 Lahti Police Departement
Esikuntakatu 4, Lahti Tel. + 358 (0)295 430 311 First Aid
Akuutti24 Keskussairaalankatu 7 Toll free emergency number 116 117 Päijät-Häme Central Hospital
Keskussairaalankatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 911 Travel Center
Rautatienkatu 2 Bus and railway station Tel. +358 (0)600 41 900
Matkahuolto Bus station
Askonkatu 2 Mon–Fri 7–19 www.matkahuolto.fi Timetebles and prices Open 24/7 Tel. +358 200 4000 (€1.99/min + local network charge) VR Railway Station
Mannerheiminkatu 15 Mon–Sun 7–22 Tel. +358 600 41900 (1,99 €/ /min + local network charge) Taxi
Tel. + 358 (0)601 100 01
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Winter classics The Lahti region has a long history of organising various winter events. Here are some classics and a couple of newer additions.
THE LAHTI SKI GAMES will bring together the world’s best in nordic combined, ski jumping and cross-country skiing to compete at Salpausselkä. You should come to cheer on your favourite athletes to victory. Lahti Ski Games 25–27 February 2022
Now in its 39th year, the LAHTI CHILDREN’S WINTER FESTIVAL brings together a wide range of children’s events in different parts of Lahti. The theme of this year is Lumikukka ja Naavaparta (“Snow Flower and Beard Moss”). Lahti Children’s Winter Festival from 29 January to 13 February 2022
Located right next to the ski jumping hills, the SKI MUSEUM with its ski jumping simulator is a great place to visit for the whole family. The Sweat, Sisu and Ski Heroes exhibition tells the story of Finnish ski racing from the 1950s to the 1970s. The main exhibition, Sense of Skiing, offers experiences and information about the fast-paced history of skiing. It’s always winter here! www.hiihtomuseo.fi 1 LIGHT ART IN HEINOLA Heinola will dress up in light as the Festival of Winter and Light fills the streets and parks of Heinola with stunning light art. Festival of Winter and Light 24–27 February 2022
In 2021, the route of the FINLANDIA SKI MARATHON, Finland’s largest skiing event, was made 15 km longer. The new route options are 20, 32 or 65 km using the classic or skate skiing style.
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Finlandia Ski Marathon 12–13 February 2022, www.finlandiahiihto.fi
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW what ski jumpers are feeling when they are waiting for the go-ahead at the top of the largest ski jump in Lahti, you should climb to the top of the hill. The observation deck offers a magnificent view over the city of Lahti. The deck is open in the wintertime by reservation. www.highhilladventure.fi/nakoalatasanne
On the snow with rental equipment You can rent skis, downhill skiing equipment, snowshoes and other snow sports equipment at SkiMac in Messilä and Sportif Proshop in Vierumäki. www.sportif.fi, www.skimac.com
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There are first snow ski routes in Lahti, Vierumäki, Sysmä and Asikkala.
Skiing on the first snow SKIING ALREADY IN DECEMBER! Artificial snow preserved from last winter has survived the hot summer. When the weather cools down, the snow cannons will be switched on, the stored snow will be carted to the terrain and the preparation of the first ski route of the season will start. You can ski on the first snow already in December, during the first freezing weather. The traditional 1.5 km long first snow ski route in Lahti can be found near the largest of the ski jumps. In addition to Lahti, there are first snow ski routes in Sysmä, Vierumäki and Asikkala. ■
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1. Finlandia Skiing Would you like to try winter uphill running instead of skiing?
Snow and skiing tracks We have hundreds of kilometres of lit skiing tracks, maintained ski routes, World Cup level ski routes, family-friendly ski routes and first snow ski routes. IN IITTI, there is a ski route throughout the municipality from Mankala to Kausala and from there all the way round Lake Urajärvi to Lyöttilä. The starting point of the illuminated ski route is at the Ravilinna Recreation Centre. www.iitti.fi
There are several ski routes from the PADASJOKI parish village to Kullasvuori. In addition, you will
find skiing tracks in Saksala and Kirkkolampi. www.padasjoki.fi
IN HARTOLA, you can try out your skis on routes starting at the parish village and sports centre Liikuntamaja. There are also ski routes at Hartola Golf and in Koskenniemi. www.hartola.fi
There are around 80 kilometres of ski routes in the municipality of HOLLOLA, most of which are connected to the Salpausselkä ski route network. You can ski from Messilä all the way to the Lahti Sports Centre. www.hollola.fi
There are around 180 km of ski routes around LAHTI and the Salpausselkä region, of which about 70 km are lit between 6 am and 10:30 pm. The most demanding ski routes are at Lahti Sports Centre, as they are of the World Cup level. www.lahti.fi/en/leisure-and-sports/sports-services/
In ASIKKALA, you can choose between easier or more challenging ski routes. When there is enough snow and ice, skiing tracks are also available on the ice of Lakes Vesijärvi and Päijänne. www.asikkala. fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/liikunta/liikuntapaikat2
There are 1–3 kilometres of lit skiing tracks at Ohrasaari island in SYSMÄ in the wintertime, and also a ski route on the ice of the lake around the island whenever the ice conditions allow. There is a longer route on the ice of Lake Majutvesi. www.sysma.fi
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The ski routes in HEINOLA start at the trotting track, from where there is a connecting route to the parish village routes. The Valo-Ilves route goes from Jyränkö to the Sports Academy of Finland in Vierumäki. There are also shorter ski routes all around town. Due to an excellent artificial snow system, you can start skiing from the early winter at VIERUMÄKI in Heinola. www.heinola.fi, www.vierumaki.fi
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Routes and winter cycling In the Lahti region, the Salpausselkä ridges, the long chains of eskers, rugged cliffs and hundreds of lakes and islands form a stunning and geologically unique landscape. You can explore the landscape and scenery on nature trails and at viewing points.
SALPAUSSELKÄ GEOPARK encompassing six municipalities (Lahti, Hollola, Heinola, Asikkala, Padasjoki and Sysmä), the area has been is an official candidate for the UNESCO Global Geopark network of geological sites of international importance. Among other interesting sights, the area includes the extensive Salpausselkä-Tiirismaa outdoor recreation area in Lahti and Hollola, Lake Vesijärvi, Heinola National Urban Park and Päijänne National Park in Padasjoki, Asikkala and Sysmä. www.visitlahti.fi/en/salpausselka-geopark OUTDOOR EXERCISING ROUTES
Salpausselkä Trails are forest trails marked in the terrain along the Salpausselkä ridge in Lahti. The multipurpose trails are designed for outdoor use on foot, mountain bike or snowshoes. The trails are not lighted or maintained all year round. www.lahti.fi/en/leisure-and-sports/sports-services/ trails-for-walking-biking-and-skiing
New in Hollola WINTER TRAIL and MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE A connecting path from
the end of Tiilijärventie road to the Pirunpesä/ Tiirismaa parking place has been marked for year-round outdoor exercising activities. On the east side of Messiläntie road, the route joins the
Salpausselkä Trails. The multipurpose trail network serves walkers, trail runners, mountain bikers and snowshoers. The trails are not lighted or maintained all year round; in the wintertime, they will be packed down by the people using them. Trails meant for year-round use, popular with mountain bikers, can be found on top of Tiirismaa hill. There are routes for both demanding and intermediate mountain biking. LEHMUSREITTI route circles around the Lahti city centre at a maximum distance of two kilometres from the downtown area. The trail goes through forests, parks and cultural environments, as well as along the shores of Lake Vesijärvi. Marked with linden leaves, the entire route is some 12 km long. Some of the trails are not passable when there is snow on the ground, and the route close to the Sports Centre is reserved for cross-country skiing in the wintertime. LINNAISTENSUO mire The valuable Linnaistensuo marsh is just seven kilometres from downtown Lahti. The nature trail in the area, which is approximately 1.5 km long, runs mainly along duckboards.
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The marked trails in the Salpausselkä area are suitable for winter cycling.
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LAPAKISTO nature reserve in Nastola, Lahti, has a diverse natural environment with small lakes, wetland and rocky cliffs. There are five marked routes in the area, with several campfire sites and two lean-tos. The easiest access to the routes is from the parking area along Ristikankaantie road.
There are plenty of outdoor exercising routes in the vicinity of Hollola municipal centre that can be used when there is now snow on the ground. SALPAUSSELÄN SUOREITTI (“the Salpausselkä Mire Trail”) travels through three mires. The 10.5 km route includes forest paths and duckboards. Part of the route is also accessible when there is snow on the ground. The terrain of the 4.5 km TIIRISMAAN KIERROS (“Tiirismaa route”) is varied and extremely rocky in places. Classified as medium in terms of difficulty, the route includes a lean-to and the PIRUNPESÄ gorge, among other sights. The area has a good network of ski routes when there is snow. The PAISTJÄRVI area in Heinola offers a wonderful setting for hiking. You will be able to enjoy wilderness atmosphere and diverse nature. The area’s most famous sights include PIRUNKIRKKO cliff and Lake Sonnanen, which is known for its especially clear water. There are approximately 9 kilometres of marked routes in the area. There are campfire sites and a camping area. At AURINKOVUORI in Asikkala, right next to all the services of Vääksy, you will find outdoor exercising routes, two lean-tos with campfire sites and exercising stairs. At the foot of the stairs there is a campfire site and a wonderful sledding slope for children in the winter time. The beautiful landscape of Lake Päijänne opens from a viewing platform close to a lean-to closer to the town centre, and from the Kivistö lean-to, you can see over Lake Vesijärvi. When there is snow on the ground, some of the routes are used as skiing tracks. The multipurpose trails, on the other hand, are accessible on foot and by mountain bike all year round.
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route allows you to experience the diversity of nature and culture. Along the route that consists of four sections, you will see the surroundings of Tainionvirta rapids, an arched bridge at Ekonkoski rapids, a mire forest and cultural sites. The easy-tofollow marked route consists of trails, sandy roads and footpaths. There is a place where you can dip into a hole in the ice of a lake in the wintertime close to the Itä-Häme Museum. HIIDENSAARI island and HIIDENVUORI hill in Iitti form an important national landscape. There are plenty of trails on Hiidensaari that are easy to follow. The island’s wooden steps will take you to the top of the 60 m high Hiidenvuori, which offers a majestic scenery.
The 12.6 km long PÄIJÄNNE-ILVES route starts at the Padasjoki harbour and goes to the Tarus recreation area, from where you can continue hiking along the Ilvesreitti (“Lynx Route”) in Evo. The fairly demanding, versatile route travels along pedestrian and bicycle routes, gravel roads and forest trails. You will find fields, forests and a lean-to with a campfire site along the route. LEMMENHARJU NATURAL TRAIL in Vierumäki, close to the Sport Institute of Finland, is one of the most attractive destinations in the Salpausselkä Geopark. The route is about 4 km long and runs over steep ridges, along the shores of small lakes with clear water.
Part of the rocky island of PÄIJÄTSALO is included in the Päijänne National Park. Päijätsalo is located approximately 7 kilometres from Sysmä parish village. There is a road leading to the island. On the highest point of the island, there is an observation tower of cultural and historical importance. You can get there and to Pyydysniemi campfire site (at the shore) along marked trails. ■
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There are a total of 15 ski slopes in the Lahti region.
Best slopes in Southern Finland Messilä and Purnu have a total of 15 slopes and five restaurants. MESSILÄ, THE LARGEST SKI RESORT in southern Finland, has served skiing enthusiasts for half a century. At the ski resort, built in the lands of an old manor, you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing in stunning scenery. Purnu in Hartola is a 100-metre-high ski resort for the whole family. In addition to the slopes, there are lit ski routes and a caravan park. ■
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The best thirst quencher straight from the tap – also to go.
Sustainable tourism The Lahti region is a perfect destination for sustainable minded travellers. We have the cleanest water in the world, local produced food and a huge number of nature sights accessible by public transport or a shared car. That is why the status of a Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) destination has been applied for the Lahti region by Visit Lahti.
FINNISH DRINKING WATER has been called the best in the world, and the water in the Lahti region is the best there is, even by Finnish standards. There is no need to buy any bottled water here: just fill a bottle straight from the tap or order a jug of tap water at a restaurant and taste the best drinking water in the world.
THE LAHTI REGION IS EASY TO REACH by train or bus. Once here, you can get around by renting a shared car or a bike. SALPAUSSELKÄ GEOPARK area has a huge selection of nature trails, which are easily accessible by public transport. YOU CAN BOOK A CAR online, using an app or your phone. Grab the car from the parking garage below Lahti Market Square and enjoy your holiday!
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SAY NO TO FOOD WASTE! Minimising food waste is one of the easiest ways to take care of the planet. In addition to restaurants and home kitchens, food waste occurs in shops. Luckily, there are innovative companies in the Lahti region that can make even waste taste good. The Wasted Potential beer range of MICROBREWERY ANT BREW utilises wild and urban herbs, bread that would otherwise be thrown away, berries and fruit that would otherwise go to waste, as well as goose poo collected from the shores of Lake Vesijärvi. Meanwhile, KAUPPIAAN LÄHIOLUT LOCAL BEER , made from discarded bread, is a tasty joint product of local K grocery stores, bakery Pulla-Pojat and Teerenpeli Brewery.
Enjoy the winter nature and have a memorable experience. It does not cost anything and does not cause any burden on the planet. Try WINTER FISHING, for example. You don’t need a fishing permit to go ice fishing, and there are lakes and ponds everywhere in the Lahti region. Before going onto the ice, make sure that the ice is thick enough. Another great winter experience is SWIMMING IN A HOLE IN THE ICE OF A LAKE. It will increase your stress tolerance, relax your muscles, improve your metabolism, invigorate you and get your body going. There are several places where you can swim in a lake in the wintertime in the Lahti region. www.visitlahti.fi Discover the companies that have embarked on the SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL FINLAND path in our region. In December 2021, companies that had joined STF included, among others, Avano Dreams Oy Ltd, Best Lake Nature Adventures Oy, Elinan Majoitus ja Rakennus (Heinola Travel), GreenStar Hotel Lahti, Iso-Naappilan Loma Ky, KOKO Lahti Oy, Koiskalan kartano, Lehmonkärki, Holiday Rock Ltd, Cooperative for Cultural and Experience Travels in Lahti Region, Painovoima ry, Premium Resorts Oy, Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Tervalepikon Torpat, Travellamo, Vierumäki Sports Oy and Yli-Kaitala Ltd. ■ Pulkkilanharju Esker
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Local delicacies and microbreweries The Lahti region is full of pure flavours, microbreweries and coffee roasteries. You should also taste the gold medal-winning local wines, beers and whiskies.
In addition to its famous Kivisahti home-brewed beer, farm brewery HOLLOLAN HIRVI makes beer from barley. One of the all-time favourites is a Pilsner-style PeuraPils made from organic barley malt. www.hollolanhirvi.fi
VEHNÄMYLLY, a mill in Vuolenkoski that is over 60 years old, still grinds barley, oats and wheat. You can buy barley groats, rolled oats, bran, rye flour and wholemeal flour at the mill shop. www.vuolenkoski.fi
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HEINOLAN HEILA offers products from over 250 Finnish small producers under the same roof. Pienpanimokauppa Hilpeä, a small brewery shop located in the same premises as Heinolan Heila, sells beers and ciders from small producers. www.heilan.fi
A local product shop at PÄIJÄNNETALO IN ASIKKALA sells products made by small producers in the area, handicrafts and beers from Kanavan Panimo brewery, among other things. The malt for the beers comes from Viking Malt in Lahti. The flavour of the pilsner comes from Vääksy Mill’s rolled oats. www.visitasikkala.fi, www.kanavanpanimo.fi
INCREDIBLY GOOD BREAD! Taste the freshly baked bread of Sinuhe, Villähteen leipä, Pekan
Leipä, Pullapojat, Leibomo Limbbu, Viipurilainen kotileipomo, Oululaisen Leipomo, Ruisranne, Sysmän Leipä and Padasjoen Leipomo, and fall in love with the local delicacies. 1 VÄÄKSY MILL sells clean grain products without any additives. The raw materials come from local farms. Vääksy Mill’s finely ground 00 wheat flour brings pizza and pasta enthusiasts to the shop from far and wide. www.vaaksynmylly.fi
Hollola-based AINOA WINERY won four gold medals in prestigious international competitions last spring. The wines are made from Finnish berries and root vegetables, such as blueberries, lingonberries, beetroot and cloudberries. www.ainoawinery.com
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TRYFFDELI, a delicatessen and café in Lahti, specialises in products made from Finnish wild truffles. In TryffDeli’s own production facility, truffles are used to make paste, mustard, butter, honey, oil, salt and cheese. The products are sold at a café shop close to the Lahti Market Square. www.tryffdeli.com
made using traditional copper pot still equipment. The distillery was voted the best whisky producer in the world in 2020. You can taste both the distillery’s and the brewery’s products at Restaurant Teerenpeli in Lahti. www.teerenpeli.com ■
At LAHTI FARM MARKET in the Lahti Market Hall, you can buy a variety of local food products directly from local farmers. They sell meat, root vegetables, lettuce, herbs, dairy products, juices, jams, grain mill products and freshly baked bread. www.lahdenkauppahalli.fi/liikkeet/lahden-maatilatori/ 2 IITTI FARMER'S MARKET offers a selection of fresh local food and Finnish delicacies from over a hundred small producers. While shopping for local food, you can have a cup of coffee and a pastry made by a local bakery. www.iitinmaatilatori.fi
LA KAR DE MUMMA’S Herkkukammari in the centre of Hartola mainly makes gluten-free savoury and sweet pastries. The café is worth a visit, especially at the weekend, when the range of products is particularly extensive. GO ON A TASTE TRIP The Lahti region has seasonal taste tours that will take you to different parts of the region. A taste tour combines interesting destinations, local specialities and pure flavours to create a memorable experience. To go on a taste tour, you will need a curious mind, a car or a bike, and a healthy appetite. www.visitlahti.fi/en/ eat-and-drink
is a breath of France in the middle of Asikkala. The food is inspired by the French country kitchen, and you’ll find French delicacies such as pâtés, jams and traditional lemonades at the store. RANSKALAINEN KYLÄKAUPPA
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TEERENPELI BREWERY makes bottom- and top-fermented beers and ciders flavoured with real berries. Meanwhile, Teerenpeli Distillery is the largest whisky distillery in Finland. The whisky is
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Buy to go! It’s the best way to make sure your backpack is full of local delicacies when it’s time to move on. The ones you loved and the ones you didn’t have time to taste on the spot.
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Let’s eat! Where would you like eat today? Luckily, we have some wonderful restaurants to try. Here are a few of them. Which is your favourite?
Located near the Heinola Market Square, KETTU JA KANA is famous for its chicken dishes and warm atmosphere. The restaurant’s own pastry shop serves delicious pastries. www.kettujakana.fi
RESTAURANT V in Vierumäki serves high-quality food with a love for classics, but also with an eye for trends. The concept includes, among other things, the idea of sharing food. www.vierumaki.fi
KUSMIKU STREET FOOD & BAR offers street food
Located at the old bus station in Lahti, KAARLO SOCIAL serves Mediterranian lunch and à la carte dishes meant to be shared. Kaarlo Social
in Heinola. www.kusmiku.com
HOLLOLAN VANHA KUNNANTUPA in Hollola parish village is an atmospheric restaurant that serves pizza from Wednesday to Sunday. www.hollolanvanhakunnantupa.fi
RESTAURANT MODETTI in Padasjoki is known for its lunch buffet. www.karabi.fi
Located in the former Mallasjuoma brewery building in Lahti, MALSKIN BISTRO is an atmospheric restaurant in an interesting setting. www.malskinbistro.fi
Lunch restaurant that is also available for private events located in an old primary school building in Iitti, VANHA SAMPO came in third in the national Best Lunch of the Year competition.
At BUS BURGER, you can have a hamburger and Bus Gelato ice cream in an old American school bus. Bus Burgers are in Hollola. www.busburger.fi KUJA is a unique downtown restaurant located between the two main streets of Lahti, Aleksanterinkatu and Vapaudenkatu. The menu features street food with a Lahti twist. Kujalahti RESTAURANT JALMAR in Vääksy is a cosy restaurant where you can get honest, good home cooking. www.jalmar.fi
Located at the Lahti City Library, MEAMANNA is the only café in Lahti that uses only organic ingredients. Ekokahvila MeaManna
www.vanhasampo.fi
in Lahti uses as many Finnish raw materials and local suppliers as possible, and naturally the products of the Teerenpeli microbrewery and distillery. TAIVAANRANTA GRILL & DISTILLERY
www.taivaanranta.com
BISTRO POPOT in downtown Lahti is a combination of a wine bar, a relaxed restaurant and good food. The wine selection focuses on reasonably priced, carefully selected wines that are sold by the glass. www.bistropopot.fi ■
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You will only know if you visit us. Fresh bread, pastries, coffee from a small roasting plant and delicacies for special occasions! Welcome!
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Jalkarannantie 23, 15900 Lahti facebook.com/ravintolanosturi
Rautatienkatu 13, Lahti www.teatterivanhajuko.fi
Full-service accounting firm Mavico-Tilit Oy Upseerikerhonkatu 5 15700 Lahti www.mavico-tilit.fi
HARBOUR OFFICE paivi.hamalainen@lahti.fi Torikatu
Lunch and meeting restaurant, also available for private parties VOITTO Salpausselänkatu 8, Lahti Sports Centre, FI-15110 Lahti voitto@compass-group.fi foodandco.fi/voittoTel. +358 505004248
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Rautatienkatu 26 15110 Lahti q +358 102-792 935 www.bistropopot.fi
Piippu Kokoustilat Borupinraitti 4 15140 Lahti q +358 10 279 2939 www.bistrokokka.fi
A café in Lahti harbour open all year round www.kariranta.fi
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1. Lahti City Theatre. Photo Aki Loponen.
New experiences Goethe said that every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
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In an old pharmacy, culture and the environment come together in a unique way. The aim is to cover nature, environment and climate issues in a broad and varied way. Changing exhibitions all year round. www.hollola.fi/english The concert calendar of the SIBELIUS HALL includes both Finnish and international stars. The calendar does not focus solely on classical music: there is also pop, rock, easy listening, concerts for children and plenty of other programme. www.sibeliustalo.fi
THEATRE VANHA JUKO is a group of free professional actors who perform at a former movie theatre. www.teatterivanhajuko.fi
You can enjoy the symphony concerts of the LAHTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Symphony Lahti, at the Sibelius Hall every Thursday. The orchestra has won numerous international recording awards and performed at international arenas around the world. www.sinfonialahti.fi HEINOLA ART MUSEUM is located in an Empire-style building built in 1830 and owned by merchant Alexander Toropoff (1790–1852).
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The museum houses the permanent collection of the Minister P. J. Hynninen Art Foundation Library and changing exhibitions throughout the year. heinolanmuseot 1 LAHTI CITY THEATER has brought Tolstoy's masterpiece to the stage. War and peace depict people at the mercy of the mighty forces of history. www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi
The exhibitions of RADIO AND TV MUSEUM MASTOLA showcase the history of the radio and TV industry from the viewpoint of listeners, viewers and programme makers. You can make your own news broadcast in a Chromakey studio. Animals in Finnish films and TV series is an exhibition about what it’s like to make a film with an animal in the cast. www.lahdenmastola.fi To be opened at Malski in 2022, MALVA is a new MUSEUM OF VISUAL ARTS full of experiences in Lahti. The museum is an amalgamation of the Lahti Art Museum and the Lahti Poster Museum. The first exhibition, Roots – Treasures from the Collections, will present treasures from the fields of art, posters and design in surprising ways. www.malvamuseo.fi
Established by author Maila Talvio, ITÄ-HÄME MUSEUM is a regional museum of seven parishes. You will see manor culture, local objects, memorial rooms for author Maila Talvio, author Mika Waltari and poet Uuno Kailas, a chimneyless hut and an agricultural museum. www.ihmuseo.fi 2 THE LEGENDARY MUSIC VENUES in Lahti, Torvi, Tirra and Möysän musaklubi Mössö, have been joined by several other restaurants and venues specialising in live music. Finlandia-klubi offers musical experiences at the old factory premises of the Carpenter’s Hall in the Sibelius Hall, while Jamday Sunday at Restaurant Pikku Hanhi has already become a classic. The most recent addition is the unique concert arena Sammiosali at Malski. ■
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Lanu Park is an interesting destination on Kariniemi hill, near the Lahti Passenger Harbour on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi. The park showcases twelve giant sculptures by the artist/professor Olavi Lanu.
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Malski brings together culture and the people of Lahti. Photo Niki Soukkio.
Malski, the centre of culture LOCATED IN HISTORIC BREWERY BUILDING, Malski brings together culture, events and the people of Lahti. The Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, which will be opened in the spring of 2022, the museum’s gift shop, Sammiosali event hall, Malskin Bistro restaurant, Kahiwa Coffee & Wine Roastery and the quirky brewery pub Ant Brew Pub can all be found under the same roof. ■
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Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle
A DELICIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY JESSIE NELSON – SARA BAREILLES
round on Open all year no on to 5 pm
Sundays fromon a separate agreement)
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Intermission services +358 3782 6474
JUMP to the Ski Museum! Learn about the fascinating history of Nordic ski sports.
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radio and TV history ! Radio and TV Museum Mastola offers fun activities for learning about radio and television. @hiihtomuseo @lahdenmastola
Salpausselänkatu 8, Lahti
Radiomäenkatu 37, Lahti
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1. Bottega
Something new and something old The Lahti region offers high-quality second-hand shops, antique and antiquarian shops, and lovely little boutiques selling ecological or locally made products.
WANHA KAMMARI in the centre of Old Vääksy is full of carefully selected objects from the past. The selection includes textiles, jewellery, old-fashioned tableware, magazines, books and Finnish design from different eras, for example. wanhakammari
HEINOLAN TALOUS-MUOVI JA LELU sells a huge variety of toys and household items. It is one of the largest independent toy stores in Finland, and it offers both popular products and collector’s items. Heinolantalousmuovijalelu
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COCOONHOUSE’S heart warms to ecological products, an ethical approach and a small carbon footprint. Cocoonhouse’s own women’s and children’s fashion line is made almost completely in Lahti from ecological and mostly Finnish materials. www.cocoonhouse.fi KIRPPUTORI KISÄLLI in Lahti is a genuine treasure trove for collectors. The selection, which changes all the time, includes high-quality tableware, lamps, rugs and furniture. On the same trip, you should also check out RETROSISKO in Nastola. www.kirpputorikisalli.fi, www.retrosisko.fi
At interior decoration and gift shop AINOMARIA, you will find products suitable for interior decoration and gifts. Beauty and practicality, timelessness and quality are the keywords of the shop. The shop
also carries a selection of Heinola-themed products, such as mugs, fridge magnets, tea towels and postcards. www.ainomaria.fi 1 BOTTEGA, based in Lahti, imports Italian clothes and leather bags for men and women. Bottega also sells umbrellas, italian clothes and walking sticks from the Italian brand Pasotti.
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SECOND HAND LAHTI SHOP offers the best of recycled culture. It’s a fresh, beautiful and modern second-hand shop where you can find clothes, accessories, second hand treasures and small utility articles. www.secondhandlahtishop.fi
The Lahti region is a veritable hub of FACTORY OUTLETS. You can find clothes at Naisten Puku-
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2. Malva Museum. Photo Eetu-Pekka Heiskanen.
tehdas, Luhta, and the Stadium and Marimekko outlets. At the Finnmari store, Iittala outlet and Pentik Heinola outlet, you can buy a variety of interior decoration items, tableware and candles. The Familon outlet has lots of products at bargain prices. You can also find great bargains at the Isku factory outlet. ROOSAMARI is a fashion and interior decoration
boutique in Heinola. The store carries individual quality brands. www.roosamari.fi
LYKKE is a bright and cosy second-hand shop in downtown Lahti, at shopping centre Sokos. www.lykkesecondhand.fi
TOPDEI in Lahti sells trendy fashion from Italy. In addition to clothing, the selection includes shoes, bags, jewelry and other accessories. www.topdei.fi
SAMPSUKKA makes fun and colourful clothes especially for children and women. The sustainable fashion made in Finland in an ecological and ethical way focus on cheerfulness, comfort and high quality. www.sampsukka.com.
At the atmospheric LIIKE- JA YRITYSKESKUS KORI, built in 1945 in the Villähde, you can enjoy delicious food and a glass of wine, and find some bargains at a flea market. www.kori.fi 2 If you are looking for a unique gift or local and environmentally friendly products, you should stop by at the gift shop in of LAHTI MUSEUM OF VISUAL ARTS MALVA in Malski.
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At BOMBOM in Lahti, you will find responsibly made clothes, comfortable workout clothes,
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swimwear, beachwear and lifestyle products from eco-homeware to hamam towels. www.bombom.fi ZOOM DESIGN in Old Vääksy is an interior decoration and lifestyle store for high-quality brands. www.zoomdesign.fi
Handicraft and interior decoration store SYSMÄN KÄSSÄ- JA KORISTEKAUPPA offers products, handicraft and food. The store also sells wool, knitting wool, gifts, ceramics, knitwear and wooden items. Sysmän Kässä- ja koristekauppa MARIMARI sells MariMari Collection clothes designed and made in Lahti, fashion from the world and lifestyle products, such as art, jewellery, bags and ecological detergents. www.marimari.fi FLORENCIA is more than just a flower shop. You will also find thoughtfully selected detergents, cookbooks, home fragrances and incredibly beautiful matches. www.florencia.fi
Vuolenkoski craft and coffee shop PEURANKELLO’S CAFÉ offers freshly baked goods and locally produced handicrafts and food. The café is located in an old store building. www.peurankello.fi 3 PUINE from Lahti makes beautiful wood products. Jewellery, watches, business cards and interior design products made from birch plywood are made in Lahti. www.puine.fi
Interior decoration store and café LINTAN KAMMARI in Sysmä sells handmade clothes and accessories, as well as a seasonal selection of interior decoration items and gifts. www.lintankammari.fi
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Sopen pajat – a house of craftsmen If you want to visit a weaving workshop, a watchmaker, a bagmaker or any of the other artisans, please contact us to arrange a visit.
Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti
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A 1000 m2 interior decoration store in Lahti. Welcome! www.finnmari.fi
Car service
Open Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm Sat 9 am – 1 pm
Hirsimetsäntie 7 • 15200 Lahti Tеl. (03) 733 5440 • www.kiverionauto-osa.fi
KOHINOOR diamond jewellery is sold in Lahti by Timanttiset Aleksanterinkatu 25 and shopping centre Karisma You are welcome to see our selection.
Interior decoration and lifestyle store Sisustusja Lifestylemyymälä Asikkalantie2, 2, Vääksy Vääksy www.zoomdesign.fi www.zoomdesign.fi Asikkalantie
Lahti City
An affordable apartment hotel in the Lahti city centre! More info: www.forenom.com/lahti Reservations: www.forenom.com, tel. +358 20 198 3420 or reservations@forenom.fi
PUBVVIIRASTO
Vesijärvenkatu 11, Lahti tel. +358 44 7617644
Teboil Saksala Vanhanradankatu 4, 15520 Lahti www.teboilsaksala.fi
FLOWERS & LIFESTYLE STORE VAPAUDENKATU 8, LAHTI TUE - FRI: 11 - 18 / SAT: 10 - 15
lingerie • swimwear nightgowns • gift cards
Hämeenkatu 18, 15110 Lahti tel. +358 45 2288 715
BomBom Shop - Hämeenkatu 10 (courtyard) Finnish clothing Sportswear Home & bath
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Hämeenkatu 13 15110 Lahti | Tel. +358 3 781 1177 Mon–Fri 11.00–18.00 Sat 11.00–15.00
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A break from your everyday life If you’re looking for more luxurious accommodation for yourself, a group of friends, your family or to work remotely, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few unique options.
HOTEL FENNADA is a modern, high-quality hotel close to the restaurant and sports facilities of Vierumäki. Versatile room types and adaptable layouts allow for a great night’s sleep for one, two, or more. Here you can combine your holiday with exercise, rest and pampering. www.vierumaki.fi
fortable rooms, the guests can enjoy the gentle warmth of two on-demand saunas and the cosy atmosphere of the Loft Lounge. When you are relaxed enough, you can grab your skis and walk to the nearest ski route. www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/lahti/
KUMPELI SPA invites you to a relaxing holiday full of wellbeing. All rooms at the hotel have a balcony or patio and stunning views. The spa’s special features include a sauna world and the beautiful river views. www.kumpeli.fi
HOLIDAY CLUB VIERUMÄKI offers a good night’s sleep in a stylish hotel, holiday apartment or villa apartment, delicacies made the Hill Grill and Pine Pub restaurants and a pampering Day Spa. Don’t forget to take advantage of the activities in the area.
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fer a unique accommodation experience for adults. The walls of the rooms are full-height mirrored glass, and the buildings have been built on top of a pier structure on the lake. Each of the three Haasi apartments has an unobstructed view of the lake and a private outdoor jacuzzi. www.lehmonkarki.fi Luxury hotel ILOLA INN at Suopelto in Sysmä offers a great setting for working remotely, for example. Built in the 19th century, the log building has eight apartments decorated to a high standard. You can end your working day in a sauna with a stunning view. There is access from the sauna to a heated outdoor pool all year round. www.ilolainn.fi 1
Located in the heart of Lahti, the SEURAoffers a luxurious setting with design rooms, an indoor garden and a lounge area. In addition to the indoor garden and comHUONE LOFT HOUSE
MESSILÄ’S centuries-old manor area has the atmosphere of yesteryear, next to the longest ski slopes in Southern Finland. In Messilä, you can choose to sleep in a hotel, a cottage or an outbuilding. www.messila.fi
Sports Centre PAJULAHTI is not only a versatile leisure centre but also a hotel. You can stay in highclass hotel rooms with all the comforts of home. When your working day is over, you can go for a walk the forest or work out at one of the many sports facilities. www.pajulahti.fi GREENSTAR HOTEL LAHTI is an enviromentalfriendly hotel in Lahti. It offers you comfortable facilities and good-value accommodation close to lisäys close to Travel centre, sports facilities, nature, trails and nightlife. www.greenstar.fi ■
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1. Lahti Harbour
Cosy Lahti Harbour Lahti Passenger Harbour is a place to be in the wintertime. In the early spring, you can use the ice road in front of the harbour to walk, ice skate or ski all the way to Mukkula.
1 HARBOUR OF BOAT RESTAURANTS The several boat restaurants at the harbour wake up from their winter slumber together with the nature in the spring. As the sun shines, the terraces fill with people dining and enjoying the lakeside scenery.
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 20th century. www.sibeliustalo.fi
LANU SCULPTURE PARK of artist and professor
Olavi Lanu is located within a walking distance from the Passenger Harbour in the Kariniemi Park. In Lanu Park there is twelve human figures manufactured from reinforced concrete.
RESTAURANT LOKKI is an à la carte restaurant and a hub for a variety of events in the wintertime. Once the ice is thick enough, an ice field will be ploughed in front of Lokki for people to ice skate, play curling or ice fish. You can rent ice skates and tour
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skates from the restaurant. There is an ice route to Mukkula from Lokki. www.ravintolalokki.fi KOKKA BISTRO & BAR is a relaxed dining restaurant at the Lahti Passenger Harbour. Kokka offers the best flavours from all around the world in a relaxed bistro atmosphere. The menu includes meat cured in the restaurant’s own Dry Ager® and artisan pizzas, for example. www.bistrokokka.fi RESTAURANT LASTU offers a memorable restaurant experience at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti. Lunch is served on weekdays. Ingredients for the dishes are local and ethically produced. www.ravintolalastu.fi
A complete WOOD ARCHITECTURE PARK is being constructed close to the Sibelius Hall. The harbour area includes a lighted bus stop designed by Japanese Kengo Kuma and a wooden spiral designed by Australian Richard Leplastier. A CUP OF COFFEE AT THE HARBOUR A café full of feeling and history in the old harbor master’s building in the Lahti Passenger Harbour. There is always freshly baked pastries and fresh coffee. www.kariranta.fi
THE FINNISH MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM has more than 100 motorcycles and related historical props. The exhibitions change every year according to themes. In the wintertime, the museum is only open by appointment. www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi
The English-style scenic PARK OF PIKKUVESIJÄRVI was built on the grounds of the Lahti Manor in the 1950s. There are water organ concerts at 7:00 pm every evening until early December (duration approximately 20 minutes). WOOD DESIGN AT PRO PUU Pro Puu is a guild and meeting place for designers and other wood sector professionals located in Tikkula, a former matchstick factory at the Harbour. www. 2
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Sleepy Sleepers Tower Ace Café at the Motorcycle Museum will get a new terrace next summer, when construction of the Sleepy Sleepers Tower will be completed. The partly twostorey terrace is designed by Mato Valtonen and Sakke Järvenpää from Sleepy Sleepers, a rock band hailing from Lahti. www.acecafelahti.fi
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Lahti in figures
120 000 residents in Lahti
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Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Lahti Symphony Orchestra offers unique experiences under the baton of chief conductor Dalia Stasevska. Photos Juha-Pekka Huotari / The city of Lahti.
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Lahti Lahti invites you to the theatre, concerts and exhibitions! Lahti City Theatre offers high-quality plays for the whole family. Dalia Stasevska is a delight as the chief conductor of Lahti Symphony Orchestra. At the Ski Museum,
you can experience the thrill of winter sports, and Radio and TV Museum Mastola showcases the history of Finnish radio and TV. Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva will open its doors in the spring of 2022. It’s time for some culture! ■
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Have an active day on the trails and exercising routes of Salpausselkä ridge. A total of 25 kilometres of new exercising routes have been marked in the terrain. The varying routes are well suited for trail running, Nordic walking, jogging and mountain biking. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The trails are not lighted or maintained all year round.
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Malski Open the door to Malski. See the surroundings of the future Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva. Be fascinated by the atmosphere of the old brewery.
Laune Family Park There is something to do at the Family Park all year round. The extensive playground area includes several slides, climbing frames and the Laune Castle. You can also use sliders, sledges and snow shovels when there is snow Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm and Friday from 9 am to 2 pm.
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Asikkala in figures
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Asikkala Asikkala is known for the Vääksy Canal, which radiates the villa history of the days of yore, and the idyllic old Vääksy with its buildings and interior decoration boutiques. The municipality is located at a junction between lakes Vesijärvi and Päijänne. The Vääksy Canal, a gate between the two waterways, is a historical water traffic junction. The surroundings of the canal are an impor-
tant cultural environment with sites that offer new experiences all year round. When the weather allows in the wintertime, you can ski along skiing tracks on the ice of lake Päijänne to lean-tos on the Linkosaari and Pernasaari islands, or to Varjansaari island in lake Vesijärvi. You will find a resting place and a place to light a fire in all of these islands. ■
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In the wintertime, a route ploughed onto the ice of Lake Vesijärvi takes you from Kalmarinranta to Varjansaari lean-to.
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Thrill of dancing Experience the best of the Finnish schlager scene at event hotel Tallukka. After dancing, you can relax in the pool area and enjoy the effects of a salt room.
Meijeritie 1 The Asikkala Tourist Information and local produce store are open all year round at Päijännetalo. While you shop, you can ask the staff for tips on winter activities and explore the Finnish Leisure Fishing Museum and the 150th anniversary exhibition of the Vääksy Canal. Entrance to the exhibitions is free of charge.
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Hartola in figures
6000
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Unique experiences approved by the king. Photo Aki Loponen.
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Hartola Hartola is a popular destination for nature lovers, caravanners, culture tourists and winter sports enthusiasts alike. Explore the skiing routes, rent a fatbike and go ride the Kuninkaan polut (King’s Trails), go cycling or spend a winter day on the slopes of Purnu Ski Resort. Buying a Museum Card and heading to the Itä-Häme Museum is also a
good idea. A unique place to visit in the Koskipää Manor milieu, the museum is open all year round. A granite church designed in the early 20th century by architect Josef Stenbäck in the Finnish art nouveau style is located in the middle of the village. ■
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Purnu Ski Resort
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Kingdom On 31 August 1784, King Gustav III ordered that the kingdom of Hartola was to become an independent benefice. The municipality was named after the six-year-old Prince Gustaf Adolf.
Escape game on skis Purnu Ski Resort is an excellent winter destination for all ages. Take your skiing experience to the next level with Outdoor Escape –Whisper of the Golden Ear, where you search for a spell lost a thousand years ago by the tribe of Wuori – on skis, naturally.
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Heinola in figures
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shops downtown
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Kumpeli Spa
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Heinola Heinola surprises tourists with its plentiful and varied offerings. In addition to an active holiday, you can come to Heinola to relax, eat delicious food and shop: Heinola is a city close to magnificent waterways, genuine wilderness and excellent hiking routes. After a rewarding day of brisk out-
door activities, you can relax in one of the city’s three spas. In Heinola, you can also visit Team Koirakikka’s husky farm, the largest of its kind in Southern Finland, where you can see huskies, wolves, foxes, reindeer and other exotic animals of the north. ■
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Koirakikka
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Relaxing spa holiday Kumpeli Spa’s sauna world has an infrared sauna, an aroma sauna and a regular sauna, as well as a Turkish steam bath. The pool area includes hot tubs, a therapy pool and hot/cold walking pools. The relaxation area includes wonderful heated chairs, a salt room and a gym.
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Hollola Challenge your strength, endurance and fitness – experience the joy of exercise in the varied terrain of Hollola. The unique landscape, the natural and cultural values of the area and the magnificent highest point in Southern Finland, Tiirismaa, allow you to experience the best winter has to offer. When there is snow, there is usually plenty of it.
On the shores of lake Vesijärvi, which is part of the lake Päijänne water system, and in the terrain of Salpausselkä ridge, winter fun awaits you, just an hour’s drive from Helsinki. Hollola has #manyfaces #manynatures #naturediversity. Come, explore and indulge – ski, downhill ski, hike, relax and enjoy yourself. ■
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Ice-fishing is a public access right. Photo Jarmo K. Mäki.
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Skiing routes The majority of the Finlandia Ski Marathon routes are in Hollola. In addition to international level skiing routes, Hollola has routes suitable for the whole family.
Ainoa Winery Taste the unique flavours of summer and the clean Finnish nature all year round. Located at Miekkilö in Hollola, this internationally award-winning wine producer will take you on a memorable journey into the world of flavours. One of a kind.
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You can easily get to the lean-tos in Iitti on foot or by car.
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Iitti Iitti’s beautiful and unspoilt nature provides a good setting for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing or mountain biking along the skiing routes and nature trails. In the wintertime, there is an outdoor ice-skating rink at the Ravilinna Recreation center. There is also an indoor skating rink and the starting point of exercising and skiing routes near the leisure centre. There are nature trails for both experienced and
novice hikers. Along the nature trails, you can stop at a lean-to and build a fire to warm yourself up. The whole family can easily get to the lean-tos in Iitti by foot or by car. Hiidenvuori, a hill that rises over 60 metres above the surface of the Kymijoki river at Hiidensaari in Pyhäjärvi, dominates the landscape. It is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike throughout the year. ■
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In the majestic scenery at the top of Hiidenvuori hill, the setting is perfect for a coffee break.
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Conveniently close The winter nature sites and attractions in Iitti are easy to reach. The journey is fast, thanks to the highways and the railway.
Snowshoeing The landscapes and nature trails in Iitti provide a good setting for snowshoeing. You can snowshoe along the ready-made routes or relax in the middle of the beautiful untouched nature. Snowshoes can be easily borrowed from the Iitti Municipal Library.
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Padasjoki in figures
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Likoniemi. Photos Padasjoki Photographers’ Association.
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Padasjoki New nature trails and recreational areas have been built in the municipality of Padasjoki during autumn 2021. In the wintertime, skiing routes of the fields of Saksala are right next to Luukonhaa lean-to, which is located closed to the centre of the municipality, and a nature trail to Luukonhaa
arboretum and Suotarinne forest starts right next to the lean-to. When there is snow and ice, there are excellent places to go skiing or cycling in the islands of lake Päijänne. Kalainsaari cooking hut is located just opposite the harbour, and it is an easy family outing place. ■
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Kalainsaari
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164 steps Lighted exercising stairs were completed at the Kullasvuori sports area in Padasjoki last spring. The exercising stairs have 164 steps.
Rent a bike and get out into nature Padasjoki offers an excellent setting for mountain biking. You should check out Tarus and Evo, among others – there are dozens of kilometres to cover. If you don’t have your own bike with you, you can rent a 7-speed fat bike from Padasjoen latu outdoor association.
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Ilola Inn. Photo Jari Hudd.
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Sysmä In Sysmä, you can find all the ingredients for a successful holiday: good accommodation, delicious food and interesting things to do. You can stay in a hotel, a cottage or a camping site that is open all year round where you can try swimming in a hole in the ice of a lake straight from the sauna. There is plenty to do in Sysmä. You can go hiking in Päijänne National Park or snowshoeing at the
spectacular geological site of Kammiovuori. Or are you more into ice skating or ice hockey? Then you should head to Sysmä’s artificial ice rink or put on your skis and enjoy the wintry nature and Sysmä’s extensive network of skiing routes. At the end of the day, you can head to the indoor swimming pool, a sauna or a gym, and naturally enjoy a good dinner. ■
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Kammiovuori. Photo Sysmän kunta.
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Long time no skate? The artificial ice rink at Väihkyläntie 9 in Sysmä is open regardless of the weather. You can enjoy ice skating and ice hockey any time. Free entry.
Sysmä Library Sysmä Library is more than just a library. You will find films, book tips, e-books and audiobooks. There is a coffee machine in the reading room. In addition to a comprehensive selection of Finnish magazines, there are plenty of foreign magazines as well.
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