Guide winter 2022 / 2023

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. ■

Refreshing Lake Päijänne

A dip into a hole in the ice, followed by a hot sauna. There are ice holes for swimming at Majakka-Paviljonki, the Salonsaari holiday village and Lehmonkärki.

Picnic at a lean-to Would you like to take a trip to a campfire on an island in Lake Päijänne, enjoy the rugged Salpausselkä ridge scenery or snowshoe through a forest to have a cup of coffee in the wilderness? You can find the locations of all lean-tos in Asikkala at www.asikkala.fi/liikuntapaikat