Guide - summer / fall 2023

Su mmer’s best events

SUMMER 2023

Harbours and tips for boating

Versatile cultural sites

RE STAURANT

Restaurant Taivaanranta in the centre of Lahti offers insightful culinary experiences. Welcome to enjoy!

Rautatienkatu 13 | www.taivaanranta.com

Offering a wide range of food and drink, Wine Cafe Olavi is open daily. Come and enjoy Olavi’s summer terrace!

A cosy brewery-distillery restaurant with a wide selection of beverages and relaxed service. Snacks from TeerenDeli also available!

Vapaudenkatu 20 | www.teerenpeli.com

Atmospheric Restaurant Ship Teerenranta at the Lahti Passenger Harbour will quench your thirst and hunger. Open during the summer season!

Satamakatu 3 | www.teerenpeli.com

Guided Brewery & Distillery Tours on Saturdays at 3 pm

TEERENPELI BREWERY & DISTILLERY

Welcome to the facilities of Teerenpeli Brewery and Distillery at Lotila in Lahti! Learn more about the company and its products. Join a guided tour, take part in a guided tasting and do some tasty shopping in the Brewery Shop.

Liimaajankatu 5 | www.teerenpeli.com

VISITOR CENTRE

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The best event summer ever

Now is the time to have a holiday in the Lahti region, or stay even longer! From the IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon World Championships, the FM Enduro GP World Championship and the Kalevan Kisat athletics event to FNLD GRVL gravel cycling, Lahti and its surroundings are full of different types of public events – and these are just a snapshot of the summer’s sports events.

In July, the Lahti Passenger Harbour will be taken over by the Suuret oluet, pienet panimot (“Big Beers, Small Breweries”) event. Later, at the end of the month, the extensive line-up of performers from JVG to Ressu Redford, Erin and Gasellit at the Headland music festival will entertain you for two days. You can find more information about cultural events starting from page 20 of this guide.

It’s worth making the most of the abundance of events from the very first day of your holiday to refuel your mind and body for the dark winter ahead. Your appetite for culture will be satisfied by enjoying local delicacies, sipping a cup of coffee roasted close by, sitting on the terraces and enjoying a perfect holiday. Once here, you’ll be in no hurry to get anywhere. ■

WELCOME!

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POWER FROM NATURE

Nature trails in the landscape created by water

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EAT AND DRINK IN THE LAHTI REGION

Local food, restaurants and tastes

WITH THE KIDS

Plenty to do indoors and outdoors

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels, manors, cozy cottages...

CULTURE AND EVENTS

Exhibitions, museums and galleries

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HARBOURS

Cosy Passenger Harbours

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SHOPPING & BOUTIQUES

Best shops, boutiques, shopping centres

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GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Read more about the local municipalities

YEARS OF SPORTS IN LAHTI

FNLD GRVL

SPORTING EVENTS 2023

MAY

18.5. Hela Ride-in Bike Show

20.–21.5. H-boat-ranking

26.–27.5. Salpausselkä Bike Fest

26.–28.5. Enduro WC, Heinola

28.5. Lahti Run

JUNE

10.6. FNLD GRVL

16.–18.6. J70 Sailing Finnish Championship

30.6.–2.7. Lahti Soccer

JULY

1.7. Ironman 70.3

1.–2.7. Suur-Hollola Trotting Races

22.-23.7. Extremerun

27.–30.7. Kalevan kisat athletics event

AUGUST

3.–6.8. Finnish Championship week

6.8. Valtteri Bottas Duathlon

11.–12.8. Lahti Historic rally

11.–13.8. Optimist Dinghy Finnish Championships

11.–13.8. Masto Cup junior football tournament

12.8. Finntriathlon Vierumäki

20.8. Finlandia MTB

26.–27.8. Ironman 70.3 World Championship

SEPTEMBER

9.9. Redbull 400

9.9. Sprint Orienteering Finnish Championships

16.–17.9. Relay Orienteering Finnish Championships

23.9. Nordic Gravel Series - Falling Leaves Lahti

www.visitlahti.fi/events

A landscape created by water

The Salpausselkä ridges, formed by ancient glacial meltwater streams, represent Finland’s internationally best-known geological heritage. Salpausselkä Geopark, which extends from the First Salpausselkä ridge in Lahti to the southern part of Lake Päijänne and covers six municipalities, is Finland’s most recent UNESCO site. The region became part of the worldwide UNESCO Global Geoparks network for geological heritage sites of international significance in spring 2022.

The ridges, the long chains of narrow eskers, the magnificent rocky hills and hundreds of lakes dotted with islands create a landscape of unique geological interest. However, the importance of the region is not only based on what is visible on the surface: the Salpausselkä ridges hide within enormous reserves of pure groundwater. The world's finest water can be enjoyed straight out of the tap.

www.salpausselkageopark.fi

A view over Lake Päijänne from Tuomastorni observation tower. Photo Tea Karvinen.

ASIKKALA

- enjoy a pleasant summer day

Try out the new Padel court at Laidunpuisto and take a dip in the Kalmarinranta swimming area!

KANAVAANARI Vääksy’s new travel park at the canal. Welcome!

Welcome to the canal area. Enjoy your time at the children’s adventure park, experience the thrilling zip line, and indulge in the numerous other services in the area. At the Päijännetalo tourist information and local product store, you can get the best travel tips and souvenirs while also exploring the diverse exhibition offerings. Cafes, museums, shopping places, and other attractions are within walking distance.

Nearby travel destinations for the whole family

- half an hour from Lahti!

What to do and experience in Iitti?

See all tips and sights: www.visitiitti.fi

Bon Appétit!

from June 10th to August 6th, 2023.

ASIKKALA

www.asikkala.fi

Play, movement and joy in family destinations

Traditional countryside

Eerolantie family and exercise park in Kausalassa

Exhibition of Katja Tukiainen and Matti Hagelberg at Danielson-Kalmar Villa

Cycle to Kimola Canal

Mountain biking

Hiking

Geopark Family

FOR MORE NATURE TRAILS, PLEASE SEE THE DIGITAL HIKING MAP AT www.visitlahti.fi/matkailukartta

A trip to nature

The Lahti region is a paradise for outdoor exercise lovers. There are hundreds of kilometres of trails and maintained forest tracks to work up a sweat while you enjoy the stunning scenery and stop at a lean-to for a picnic.

At the top of KAPATUOSIAN LINNAVUORI (“Kapatuosia Castle Mountain”) in Hollola, you will find an outlook tower with a view over Lake Vesijärvi and the Salpausselkä ridges. You can climb the hill along paths or stairs. There is a 2.4 kilometre Kapatuosia nature trail in the area.

The LAPAKISTO nature reserve in the Nastola area at Lahti offers a versatile natu-

ral landscape with small lakes, mires and cliffs. The region has five marked trails and several campfire sites and two lean-to shelters along the trails. The easiest way to access the trails is Ristikankaantie parking lot.

There are plenty of outdoor routes next to the services provided at the Hollola municipal centre. The 10.5 km SALPAUSSELKÄ MARSH

You should also take advantage of the restoring effect of nature by taking breaks.

TRAIL covers the landscapes of three mires. The 7.5 km LAKE TRAIL loops around three Tiilijärvi lakes. The varied trails include both steady roads, winding forest paths and duckboard. The 4.5 km TIIRISMAA TRAIL terrain is varied and very rocky in places. The medium difficulty level trail includes features such as a lean-to shelter and the Pirunpesä (‘Devil’s Nest’) gorge.

KOSKENSAARI island in Jyrängönvirta stream is part of the Heinola National Urban Park and important in terms of bird life. The island can be reached by a road. There is a 3.1 km path around the island, Koskensaarenpolku, which is also suitable for mountain biking. There is a lean-to shelter and a campfire site by the trail and a nature trail in the middle of the island.

PULKKILANHARJU NATURE TRAIL

In Asikkala passes through a beautiful landscape of lakes and eskers in the Päijänne National Park. At Pulkkilanharju, there is a 2 km nature trail which can be combined with a 2.4 km circular route featuring a sandy beach and duckboard section. The trail begins at the Karisalmi parking lot.

HARTOLAN KUNINKAANPOLKU

TRAIL is a combination of nature and culture. By the trail consisting of four sections, you can discover features such as the Tainionvirta river, the arched Ekonkoski bridge, the peatland forest and cultural sites. The dirt roads and walkways on the Kuninkaanpolku Trail are easy to walk, and the Ekonpolku section is accessible. The trail has two swimming beaches.

AURINKOVUORI next to the Vääksy services in Asikkala provides outdoor routes, two lean-to shelters with campfire sites and training stairs with 239 steps. The viewing platform next to the lean-to shelter closer to the centre provides a beautiful view of Lake Päijänne, and there is a view of Lake Vesijärvi from the Kivistö lean-to shelter.

The 12.6 km PÄIJÄNNE-ILVESTRAIL, starts from the Padasjoki Marina and leads to the Tarus recreation area where you can continue your journey to the Evo Ilves trail. The versatile trail passes through walkways, dirt roads and forest paths. The trail features field landscapes, forest terrain and a lean-to shelter with a campfire sites.

LEMMENHARJU NATURE TRAIL in Vierumäki travels along eskers with steep slopes and the shores of small lakes with clear water. You can opt for a 4 km route or a shorter 2.4 km route. There are two campfire sites near the main building of the Sport Institute of Finland on the shore of Lake Valkjärvi.

HIIDENSAARI ISLAND and HIIDENVUORI HILL in Iitti form an important national landscape. Hiidensaari Island provides plenty of easyto-follow routes. The wooden stairs on the island lead to the top of the 60 m Hiidenvuori Hill with an excellent view. On Hiidensaari Island, you can go hiking or mountain biking. There is also a guest harbour on the island, accessible by boat or canoe.

RADANSUU NATURE TRAIL in Iitti covers a distance of approximately 8 km in the Radansuu Village landscape. There are fascinating sights along the way, such as the small Kalmusaari island with lean-to shelter and a campfire site. The trail is relatively easy to follow and contains long boardwalk sections.

Just seven kilometres from the centre of Lahti, the valuable LINNAISTENSUO marsh is home to stunted pine trees, sphagnum moss and marsh Labrador tea. A nature trail of about 1.5 km runs through the marsh.

The entire 13 km of the LEHMUSREITTI route around the centre of Lahti is within a maximum of two kilometres from the market square. The route offers varied nature experiences right next to the city’s services.

KELVENNE ISLAND which is part of the Päijänne National Park, is located in Southern Päijänne. It is one of Finland’s largest and most beautiful esker islands. An 8 km trail with blue trail markers passes through the Kelvenne island. There are several campfire sites along the trail. In summer, Kelvenne is accessible by boat, canoe, cruise ship or boat taxi.

The rocky PÄIJÄTSALO island in Sysmä on the eastern shore of Lake Päijänne is partly within the territory of the Päijänne National Park. The Päijätsalo trails can be accessed by road, but it is also possible to arrive at Pyydysniemi by boat. There is a recently renovated over 120-year-old observation tower at the highest point of the island. There are new trails also for mountaing biking.

KAMMIOVUORI HILL in Sysmä is the second-highest peak in southern Finland and an excellent site for a day-trip. There is a magnificent view of Lake Päijänne from the top of the Kammiovuori Hill. The area has a 4 km trail with steep uphill and downhill slopes, the gigantic Linta boulder and a lean-to shelter with a campfire site. ■

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Finland’s most beautiful scenery

The most beautiful scenic route in Finland starts at Vääksy and runs through the stunning lake scenery of Pulkkilanharju and Sysmä. Stop to admire the lakeside scenery or walk a nature trail before continuing on your journey.

Refresh in heinola

LIEM ESS Ä

Kauppakatu 3, 4 and 14 heinola.fi

Harjupaviljonki

Kauppakatu 30, Harjupuisto, harjupaviljonki.fi

Työmiehentie 35 heilan.fi

A.F. Aironkatu 3 heinolanlintutarhat.fi

Heinola Bird Sanctuary

Waffle Café

Heinola’s museums

Siltasaari

Heinola Summer Theatre

Heila Food Market & Restaurant

GOLF THROUGHOUT THE REGION

IITTI GOLF LAHDEN GOLF

Lahti Golf and Vierumäki Cooke online booking available at lahdengolf.fi or www.honour.fi/verkkokauppa

Golf whenever you want –at Iitti Golf Niskaportti! Book online at kauppa.iittigolf.com

The Lahti region has six golf courses. Each course offers lessons, regardless of your age or level of skill.

The courses websites offer detailed information about golf competitions and other events taking place in the Lahti region, as well as information about how to get there, how to book a tee session and what kind of facilities each course offers.

Golf is an excellent way to explore the beautiful and diverse nature of the Lahti region. You can play on the ridges of Salpausselkä or next to a nature trail, or perhaps you would like to play in the pine forest scenery. Pick your course, or try them all.

www.lahdengolf.fi

www.iittigolf.fi

www.hartolagolf.com

www.kanavagolf.com

www.messilagolf.fi

www.vierumakigolf.fi

Takkulantie 20 15230 Lahti

Tel. +358 3 784 1311 | www.lahdengolf.fi

61°01’32.1”N 25°43’08.5”E

HARTOLA GOLF

Online

Kaikulantie 79 19600 Hartola

Tel. +358 600 417236 | www.hartolagolf.com

61°34’33.3”N 26°02’32.4”E

MESSILÄ GOLF

Iitintie 684 47400 Kausala Tel. +358 5 544 4400 | www.iittigolf.fi

60°55’35.7”N 26°23’09.9”E

KANAVAGOLF VÄÄKSY

Tehtaantie 3 17200 Vääksy

Tel. +358 44 270 0412 | www.kanavagolf.com

61°09'37.6"N 25°34'28.7"E

VIERUMÄKI GOLF

Messiläntie 240 15980 Messilä Tel. +358 40 866 88 00 | www.messilagolf.fi

61°00’31.6”N 25°32’46.8”E

Kaskelantie 10 19120 Vierumäki

Tel. +358 44 741 4400

LahdenGolf

Park your caravan and let the holiday begin

The clean and well-equipped campsites in the Lahti region are located on the waterfront.

CAMPING SYSMÄ, which was selected as the Finnish Caravan Area of the Year in 2021, is clean and has a child-friendly beach and services nearby.

CAMPING MESSILÄ has a restaurant, a beach, the possibility to do water sports, beach volleyball courts, a miniature golf course and a barbecue area.

HEINÄSAARI in Heinola is located within a walking distance of the city centre. Cottages and saunas can be booked at the campsite.

SFC LEININRANTA is located in Iitti. There is a sauna with a terrace, barbecue and fish smoking areas and a playground for children.

At KROUVI CAMPING, groups can order meals and book a tour of a local brewery. The Krouvi dance pavilion and brewery restaurant guarantee a good time.

SFC KANGASLAMPI is close to the facilities of Pajulahti. The area includes a maintenance building, a sauna, a barbecue hut and a playground for children, among other services.

MAINIEMI-CARAVAN is located on the shore of Lake Päijänne. There are meeting facilities and a café, as well as great outdoor recreation areas and excellent fishing waters.

HERRASMANNI camping area has a beach, a sauna, cottages, a café, and a camping and outdoor recreation area. Free sauna daily.

GASTHAUS-CAMPING KOSKENNIEMI has good service and facilities. There is a barbecue shelter and a separate cooking shelter.

In addition to having toilets and showers, the new KANAVAANARI motorhome stopover on the Vääksy Canal is close to all the services of the area. ■

SFC

Camping at Heinolan Heinäsaari. Photo Ville Tarhala

Grab a bike and get to know the region

What is an ecological, fitness-improving and summery way to explore the Lahti region? Cycling. There are easy local trails and dedicated cycling trails for road, gravel and mountain bikes, as well as for touring cyclists. The Welcome Cyclist logo helps you find services for cyclists.

AROUND LAKE VESIJÄRVI is a classic route that active cyclists tend to ride several times each summer. You should start in the morning and have sufficiently many resting and refuelling breaks. The shortest version of the route is 80 km in length, and even a less experienced cyclist will be able to cover that distance during a single day.

SALPAUSSELKÄ TRAILS are forest trails marked in the terrain in the Salpausselkä region in Lahti and Hollola. The off-road trails are meant for both hiking and mountain biking. There are a total of around 30 km of marked Salpausselkä Trails, but those using a hybrid bike should also head for the dozens of kilometres of gravel trails in the Salpausselkä region.

SPORTS CENTRES Vierumäki and Pajulahti offer mountain biking opportunities for cyclists of all levels. You can also rent a bike.

The VELLAMO CYCLING ROUTE is a 71 km marked ring route between Hartola and Sysmä. There are nice places to take a break in the parish villages of Sysmä and Hartola, at the legendary Krouvi dance pavilion and at the sunny terrace of Ilola Inn on the shore of Lake Päijänne.

TOUR OF HOLLOLA CHURCH is one of the favourite routes of local cyclists. You can ride the 37 km route in either direction, but you should choose to go against the wind during the early part of the route. The route ascends to the top of the Salpausselkä ridge and descends from there. There are plenty of services along the route.

THE PÄIJÄTSALO BIKEPOLKU mountain bike trail circles the Päijätsalo Island in two parts, divided into an easier blue section and a more challenging red section with altitude differences. The entire route goes along forest paths.

FROM VÄÄKSY TO PULKKILANHARJU ESKER AND KALKKINEN You can ride this 57 km route along paved roads with a mountain or road bike. Pulkkilanharju esker is part of Finland’s most beautiful scenic route. Parts of the esker are included in Päijänne National Park.

This summer, the Lahti region hosts the FNLD GRVL gravel cycling event. Finland’s biggest gravel cycling event NORDIC GRAVEL SERIES will take place in the Lahti region in September. There are routes of 50, 90 and 146 km. FNLD GRVL 10 June, Nordic Gravel Series 22–23 September ■

The Lahti region has some of the best gravel routes in Europe.

Cycle, ride, scoot or walk

You can explore Lahti in a sustainable manner –even on foot, as the Travel Centre is within a walking distance of the city centre and event venues.

There are 500 electric MANKELI CITY BIKES in Lahti, available at some 60 stations located at the market square, the Sports Centre, Pikku-Vesku Park, the passenger harbour and the Travel Centre, among others. Download the app, buy a ticket and jump in the saddle.

LAHDEN PYSÄKÖINTI has five multi-storey car parks in different parts of the city. They have a total of more than 2,300 parking spaces, providing a convenient and safe way to park your car in a sheltered location. The car parks are located at central locations.

A TIER E-SCOOTER is a handy means of transport. In Lahti, you can use e-scooters in the area between the Travel Centre and Mukkula. E-scooters can be accessed using the Tier app.

With SHARED ELECTRIC CARS , you can take comfortable and sustainable trips around the Lahti region. Pick up your car at the Toriparkki car park in the centre of Lahti, explore the region and return the car to the same place.

BIKETAXI is an ecological way to explore the Lahti city centre and its attractions. There are a total of ten electric rickshaws in Lahti. You can hail a Biketaxi when you see one out and about in the city. It can accommodate two to three people at a time.

PUKSUJUNA “train” is Lahti’s version of a hop-on/hop-off bus. You can take a full round trip with one ticket. You can get off at any stop and hop back on later in the day.

There are some 500 Mankeli city bikes in Lahti.

Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva is a new and wonderfully immersive museum in the center of Lahti.

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SUMMER EVENTS 2023

MAY

6.–7.5. Classic Motorshow

11.–17.5 Lahti Design Week

22.–28.5. Lahti Pride Week

JUNE

9.–10.6. Soundfest Music Festival

14.–17.6. Iitti Music Festival

16.6. XXL Mössö Music Festival

JULY

1.–8.7. Sysmän Suvisoitto Music Festival

1.–9.7. Päheet museot museum week in the Lahti region

6.–8.7. Suuret oluet, pienet panimot (“Big Beers, Small Breweries”)

28.–29.7. Headland Music Festival

AUGUST

7.–13.8. Lahti International Organ Festival

19.–20.8. Heinola Street Food Festival

20.8. Heinolassa Jyrää music festival

SEPTEMBER

1.–2.9. Kaupunkifestari city festival

1.-3.9. Sataman Yö (“Night at the Harbour”)

7.–10.9. Sibelius Festival

www.visitlahti.fi/events

There is always time for culture

The region’s vibrant culture summer is packed with events ranging from first-class exhibitions and concerts to summer theatre. These are just a couple of examples.

1 The DANIELSON-KALMARI VILLA in Vääksy hosts the art exhibition Katja and Matti’s Detective Agency by visual artist Katja Tukiainen and comic artist Matti Hagelberg. The exhibition includes oil paintings, watercolours and sculptures by Katja and original cartoons and serigraphs by Matti. Katja and Matti’s Detective Agency 10 June to 6 August

Heinola has three fascinating museums: HEINOLA CITY MUSEUM, HEINOLA ART MUSEUM and the HOUSE OF PROVINCE POLICEMAN ASCHAN.

The museums are located in beautiful historic wooden buildings within a short walk of each other. www.heinola.fi

THE FINNISH MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM and ACE CAFE LAHTI hosts weekly summer events from cruising to bands. www.acecafe.fi

OUTSIDER ART in Padasjoki The home of naive artist Enni Id is painted from floor to ceiling with the artist’s favourite subjects: ornamental flowers and plants, as well as cats. In Veikko Salo’s hands,

1. Danielson-Kalmari Villa

firewood is constantly turned into new artworks such as a windmill and a Klapitupa ("House Made from Chopped Wood”). Esa Pajulahti’s works comprising the entity Luvattu maa (“The Promised Land”) is a set of tableaus commenting on the current state of the world.

TAIDESALONKI TALVIO (Art Salon Talvio) in Hartola celebrates its 40th anniversary. This summer, the anniversary exhibition features works by Finnish visual artists. The exhibition is open from 10 June to 20 August.

ITÄ-HÄME MUSEUM offers manor house culture, folk artifacts, the memorial rooms of author Maila Talvio, author Mika Waltari and poet Uuno Kailas, a chimneyless hut and an agricultural museum. www.ihmuseo.fi

2 In the LAHTI MUSEUM OF VISUAL ARTS

MALVA , interactive artwork Ahto by Finnish Ekho Collective changes according to the flow of visitors. Klaus Haapaniemi’s Voyagers transports visitors to a peculiar and fascinating landscape, where handicraft meets media artworks. Adrien M & Claire B’s exhibition invites visitors to experience the beautiful blending of the imaginary, real and virtual dimensions. Voyagers: 3.3.–3.9.

Havens of Light: 12.5–1.10.

The SIBELIUS FESTIVAL features programmes designed by Sibelius himself based on his early 20th century travels to Stockholm, Rome, Norfolk and Helsinki, as he himself intended them to be heard.

Sibelius Festival, 7–10 September

The IITTI MUSIC FESTIVAL features both Finnish and international music professionals and rising stars. The programme always includes contemporary music, often premieres or Finnish premieres.

Iitti Music Festival 14–17 June

Lilly and Hugo von Heideman bequeathed the URAJÄRVI MANOR in Asikkala as a museum. The empire-style main building includes the home of the siblings from the turn of the 20th century. www.urajarvenkartanonystavat.fi ■

Electric, wood-fired, steam or smoke?

Rent a sauna, pack your towels and beverages and enjoy a traditional Finnish evening in a sauna.

www.visitlahti.fi/en/sauna

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The must-see attractions in Lahti, for your enjoyment!

Choose your favourite or see them all.

The globally renown SPORTS CENTRE is the heart of the Lahti Ski Games. The Sports Centre is the home of the ski jumps, the ski stadium and the Ski Museum. In the summer, a unique outdoor swimming pool is opened at the foot of the largest of the ski jumps. There are separate areas for adults and children. You can quench your hunger and thirst at the panoramic Restaurant Voitto, with its windows offering a magnificent view of the ski jumps.

The sculpture park on Kariniemi hill, designed by visual artist Olavi Lanu, is a wonderful place for art, nature and sports lovers. LANU PARK consists of 12 sculptures that blend into their surroundings.

MALSKI is an urban cultural centre in the heart of Lahti. Operating in a former brewery building, Malski’s specialities are local products and doing

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Get to the top

Want to know what it’s like to be a ski jumper at the top of the Suurmäki ski jump? The best way to reach the deck is by a chairlift next to the lower entrance of the swimming pool at the foot of the ski jumps.

www.yogarocks.fi/suurmaki

things together. The driving forces behind Malski are innovative companies, the Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, the Sammio event space, the Malski Bistro restaurant, Kahiwa Coffee & Wine and the brewery-pub Ant Brew.

The architecturally impressive tower of CHURCH OF THE CROSS designed by architect Alvar Aalto, rises above the city on Kolkanmäki hill, the site of an old church. The south end of the church has a cruciform grouping of 52 windows. An integral part of the cityscape, the Church of the Cross elegantly mirrors the CITY HALL by another master architect, Eliel Saarinen, at the southern end of an axis crossing the Market Square.

PASSENGER HARBOUR, SIBELIUS HALL AND LAHTI LETTERS. You can see all of these while walking along Satamaraitti at the shore of Lake Vesijärvi. The wooden letters LAHTI, which are 10 metres long and 2.5 metres tall, represent local woodworking skills at their best. The letters have quickly become a popular place to take photos. As you walk along Satamaraitti, you’ll come across the Sibelius Hall, a modern wooden architecture building, and the Lahti Passenger Harbour, also known as the living room of Lahti.

PIKKU-VESIJÄRVI PARK is a lovely park near the centre of Lahti. The park is also home to the popular water organ. ■

The pit at the bottom of the ski jumps is an outdoor swimming pool during summertime. Photo Lassi Häkkinen / City of Lahti

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OPEN DAILY IN THE SUMMER

LAHTI SKI JUMPING TOWER

Restaurant Lahden Nosturi

Best summer cafés and wonderful restaurants

On holiday, it’s great to discover the local food and drink culture.

RESTAURANT KAARLO SOCIAL in Lahti is a relaxed meeting place and a paradise for vegetarian diners with its amazing brunches. Kaarlo's specialty is Afternoon Tea, served from Tuesday to Saturday.

In Sysmä, the ILOLA INN café-restaurant and its large terrace with an infinity pool on the shore of Lake Päijänne are open every day in summer. www.ilolainn.fi

BISTRO POPOT offers food pleasures in a relaxed atmosphere with good wines. Authentic ingredients and local produce are at the forefront. KOKKA BISTRO & BAR is a relaxed food and social restaurant in the Lahti harbor, serving shared dishes and artisan pizzas.

www.bistrokokka.fi, www.bistropopot.fi

RANSKALAINEN KYLÄKAUPPA is an atmospheric village shop and café, a delicatessen and a clothes shop. The café specialises in French pies and fondue. www.ranskalainenkauppa.fi

HARJUPAVILJONKI in Heinola is located within a walking distance from the market square. In the idyllic café, you can enjoy freshly baked sweet and savoury waffles. www.harjupaviljonki.fi

Relaxed RANTAMESTA is located at the Vuolenkoski guest marina. Stop by for coffee, ice cream or pizza. www.rantamesta.fi

The SILTASAARI CAFÉ building in Heinola was built in the 1920s. The savoury and sweet snacks are always fresh and made from the best ingredients. www.heinolansiltasaari.fi

LEHMONKÄRKI'S SUMMER CAFÉ invites you to enjoy the stunning views for longer. The café offers homemade savory and sweet pastries and lunch. You can get to the summer café by bike, car, or waterway. www.lehmonkarki.fi

RESTAURANT TAIVAANRANTA in Lahti serves authentic and honest food from local ingredients with a hint of Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery's spirit. www.taivaanranta.com

CAFÉ LINTAN KAMMARI in Sysmä is located in an old 100-year-old house, offering savory and sweet delicacies. In the summer, you can also enjoy coffee in the garden under the shade of lime trees. www. lintankammari.fi

At the old village school in Iitti, RESTAURANT REHTORI serves pizzas baked with a 36-hour risen dough in an Italian wood-fired oven. www.pizzeriarehtori.com

WINE&CAFE JOKIRANTA is an idyllic winery and café by the Vääksy Canal. From the terrace of the hundred-year-old villa, you can admire the clear River Vääksynjoki and enjoy good food and drink.

Wine&cafe jokiranta ■

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle

FOOD & IRON

If a restaurant dinner, a tasty lunch or a delicious BBQ dish sounds appealing to you, we have a solution for both big and even bigger appetites.

In our event hall at the Niemi Passenger Harbour, we can organise any party and meeting, always without compromising on quality and based on your wishes.

Local delicacies

Enjoy on the spot or on the go

HEINOLAN HEILA offers products from over 250 Finnish small producers under one roof. The nearby Hilpeä Small Brewery Shop sells craft beers and ciders from small producers. www.heilan.fi

AINOA WINERY, located in Hollola, has won several gold medals in prestigious international competitions. They use Finnish berries and vegetables as raw materials. www.ainoawinery.com

FAZER SHOP in Lahti sells bread, pastries, cakes, candies, cookies, gluten-free products, porridges, jams, oils, and frozen products. www.fazer.fi

The home of ANT BREW brewery and pub is in the Mallasjuoma brewery building in the center of Lahti. In addition to their own fresh beers, they also offer carefully selected beers from other manufacturers. www.antbrew.fi

LA KAR DE MUMMA in Hartola is a cozy café-bakery where you can also find delicious gluten-free products. lakardemummanherkkukammari

VIIPURILAINEN KOTILEIPOMO is a family bakery that emphasizes craftsmanship. The bread is baked with sourdough and only uses first-class local ingredients in production. www.viipurilainen.fi

KAHIWA COFFEE ROASTERS is a raw coffee importer and roaster. You can taste the coffees in their own wine café at Malski in Lahti. In addition to coffees, they offer some of the most interesting wines in the wine world, as well as delicious baked goods from their own bakery. www.kahiwacoffee.fi

KANAVAN PANIMO brewery swears by local production. The malt for their beers comes fr om Viking Malt in Lahti, and unmalted grain comes from local farmers. Seasonal t wists come from local berries, herbs, and their own recipes. There is a pop-up terrace next to the brewery in Päijännetalo in the summer. www.kanavanpanimo.fi

IITTI FARMER'S MARKET has a selection of 150 local and small producer products. The farm shop is known for its excellent meat and fish counter and knowledgeable service. In the old barn-based shop, you can enjoy fresh café treats from local bakers. www.iitinmaatilatori.fi

At KEINUHONKA FARM in Auttoinen, Padasjoki you can find delicacies to suit all tastes. All products are carefully selected and full of authentic flavors. www.keinuhonka.fi

VÄÄKSYN MYLLY mill sells pure, additive-free grain products, the raw materials of which come from local farms. The fine 00 wheat flour developed by the mill brings pizza and pasta enthusiasts from far and wide to shop. www.vaaksynmylly.fi

PIHAMAAN WINEYARD & BREWERY in Asikkala

Kalkkinen is a popular destination for day trips and a place to buy local food. The farm shop offers its own beers, berry wines, farmhouse ciders, and sodas, as well as the farm's own strawberries and early potatoes, and other local food delicacies, such as country bread, flours, jams, juices, and cheeses. www.viini-pihamaa.fi ■

Wine & Cafe Jokiranta

A taste of the province!

Lahti region's local cuisine is famed for its fish, game, berries and mushrooms. The region boasts with local bakeries, farmers' markets and breweries.

Would you like to taste some urban street food with a modern twist or find unique places to taste local delicacies? Visit Lahti has gathered the best tips for foodies that will take you to different parts of the Lahti region. Interesting destinations are a bonus.

www.visitlahti.fi/eat-and-drink

You can discover local flavours on a bike too!

TERVETULOA KALKKISIIN!

W E L C O M E TO

K A L K K I N E N !

Pihamaan Tila

Pihamaa Farm

� Farm shop and café

Maalaispuoti ja Kahvila

� Wines, beers and ciders from the farm

� Strawberries and vegetables

oluet ja siiderit

Oman tilan viinit, Mansikat ja vihannekset

� Small producers’ delicacies

Pientuottajien herkkuja

� Own bakery

Oma leipomo

� Sunny terrace

Aurinkoterassi

WWW.VIINI-PIHAMAA.FI

WWW.VIINI-PIHAMAA.FI

WE ARE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VILLAGE, ONLY 500M FROM THE HARBOUR. SILTATIE 12

OLEMME KESKELLÄ

KYLÄÄ, VAIN 500M

SATAMASTA.

SILTATIE 12

VIKING RESTAURANT HARALD

The vikings in Harald are quite greedy to celebrate their life in the centre of Lahti. Viking restaurant Harald offers you tastefull delicacies whether you crave for a little snack or a fantastic feast. Book a table for your clan and let’s make a memorable evening.

Vesijärvenkatu 24, 15140 Lahti tel. +358 44 766 8400 | lahti@ravintolaharald.fi

www.ravintolaharald.fi

LUHTA OUTLET OFFERS A WIDE SELECTION OF CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, HOME GOODS AND PET ACCESSORIES

DISCOUNTS STARTING FROM -30 % -70 %

UP TO OFF

Offering may vary by store.

LAUNE: Saksalankatu 6, Lahti

(Valo shopping centre basement floor) Open: Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16, Sun CLOSED

TORNI: Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti

Open: Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 11–16, Sun 12–16

To the water!

The Lahti region has plenty of clean lakes, beaches and islands which you can reach by a canoe, if you like. There are also three canals to get from one lake to another.

PÄIJÄNNE NATIONAL PARK BY BOAT There are guest harbours for all tastes on the islands within the Päijänne National Park. You can choose to rest in a sheltered cove, an open sandy beach or a rocky shore. Guest harbours feature camping sites, fire places with firewood and outhouses. Please follow the camping rules to preserve the sensitive nature of the National Park. If you do not have a boat of your own, you can rent one or take a boat taxi. Please also get to know the Skipperi and Bout services.

ENJOY A CRUISE Short lunchtime cruises and evening cruises to the Vääksy Canal and cruises to the Lahti-Heinola-Lahti line set out from

the Lahti harbour. Cruises to Päijänne and the Kelvenne island in the Päijänne National Parks set out from Pulkkilanharju esker Padasjoki. From Heinola, you can take a cruise to the Kimola Canal or to the Vuolenkoski summer market.

A THREE CANAL TOUR If you get a boat in Lahti, you can travel through three canals in the area. Lake Vesijärvi is connected with Lake Päijänne at the Vääksy Canal. The Kalkkinen Canal provides access to Lake Ruotsalainen. As for the Kimola Canal, it is connected with Lake Pyhäjärvi. For you to enjoy a swimming break, the sun and the Finnish lakes, there are village harbours and sandy beaches

Get out on the water and admire the region’s lakeside scenery.

along the way. Nearly all harbours have services for boaters, ranging from refuelling to restaurants. The beautiful Wanha Vääksy old town and its boutiques are at a walking distance from the Vääksy Canal. The Kimola Canal is in itself worth visiting: the canal is 5.5 kilometres long, it has 12-metre high lock and a unique channel tunnel.

FISHING FOR THE FAMILY In Lahti, there are sites suitable for fishing on the beach. For instance, the breakwaters in the Niemi and Teivas harbour are well suited for angling and lure fishing. The Joutjoki delta attracts plenty of different species of fish. In Heinola, it is possible to fish in the Rantapuisto park. In Asikkala by the Enskala nature trail, there are fishing spots for children. Flyfishers can go to River Hammonjoki in Hollola or to River Tainionvirta in Sysmä and Hartola.

Get your swimsuit and HEAD TO THE BEACH!

There are 12 beaches in Lahti and 14 beaches in Hollola alone. You can swim in the Rantapuisto beach park in Ankkuri, in Messilä, Mukkula, Herrasmanni, Likolampi, Mytäjäinen and Möysä. One of southern Finland’s best sandy beaches is in Asikkala. The long and shallow sandy beach in Kalmarinranta is for the whole family. There are seven beaches in Padasjoki. The best beach in Heinola is Kylpylänranta beach by the beautiful Kymenvirta river. There is a playground in the Urajärvi swimming beach in Iitti. In Sysmä, you can swim on the beach of the camping area. In Hartola, the Aurinkoranta is worth a visit.

Anybody can go CANOEING OR STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING. A beginner can learn the basics on a guided canoeing trip. A more experienced canoeist can plan a longer route that utilises the lean-tos and places to make a fire in the region. Moving at the water level opens up a whole new interesting viewpoint to the surrounding scenery. With a kayak or canoe, you can get to places that you could not reach with a boat. Stand up paddleboarding or SUP is the perfect way to enjoy the water. It also improves fitness and balance. SUP is for everyone, regardless of age, size or fitness level. ■

Fishing or a boat trip

Salpausselkä Pro Fishing organises fishing and boat trips of various lengths. With a skilled fishing guide, anglers of all levels will have a great experience.

www.profishing.fi

TIP!

Relax by the water.

Want to get out on the water, but don’t have a boat?

You can hire a boat from Skipperi or order a boat taxi with a skipper from Bout.

Some of the region’s popular destinations, such as Enonsaari Island and the islands of the Päijänne National Park, can only be reached by boat. Thanks to Bout, you don’t need to own a boat or have any boating experience. The service connects local boaters and boat taxi entrepreneurs to people who want to get on the water. Bout requires individuals providing boat rides to be legally qualified, so you can concentrate on enjoying the sun and boating. Skipper differs from Bout in that through Skipper, you can hire a boat without a skipper. ■

www.bout.fi, www.skipperi.fi

In the Lahti region, boating is accessible with a low threshold.

LOCAL, GUARANTEED CHOICE

CONTACT

Kaapo Miettinen tel. +358 45 642 1658

kaapo.miettinen@palvelutukkukolmio.fi

A gorgeous English garden in

gorgeous English garden

Open every day from 10 am to 8 pm Cafe, museum, exhibitions and plant shop open 28th May–20th Aug, Wed–Sun 11 am–5 pm

There are 21 QR codes around the park that provide information.

Incl. exhibitions and museum

BY ACQUIRING YOUR INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN NEEDS FROM US, YOU WILL GET THE FOLLOWING:

• High delivery reliability

• Affordable prices and high-quality products

• Actually local products

• Unique products instead of chain ones

• Personal service

Lahti Passenger Harbour

Enjoy the lakeside scenery, embark on a cruise, have a drink on a terrace or eat the city’s largest cinnamon bun.

1 Made from aspen poles reminiscent of fishbones, the 200 square metre terrace of café-restaurant PIANO PAVILION can seat around fifty people in the summertime. www.pianopaviljonki.fi

Restaurant TEIVAAN LOKKI serves versatile lunch and à la carte dishes. You can also rent a jet ski or a rowboat from the restaurant. www.ravintolalokki.fi

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.propuu.fi

There is a café full of feeling and history in the old harbour master’s building. There are always freshly baked pastries and fresh coffee. CAFÉ KARIRANTA offers a wide range of pies, cakes and fresh coffee. www.kariranta.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. The most recent attraction is the wooden pavilion Puupaviljonki, designed by Erkko Aarti, in Mukkula Manor park.

1. Piano Pavilion

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. www.bistrokokka.fi

HARBOUR OF BOAT RESTAURANTS The several boat restaurants at the harbour wake up from their winter slumber together with the nature. As the sun shines, the terraces fill with people dining and enjoying the lakeside scenery and the services.

ULPUKKA CRAFTS SHOP is a cozy handcraft store located at the end of an old railway station building. www.ulpukka.fi

Finland's only MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM contains over 100 motorcycles and related historical props. The museum's collections include a wide range of beautifully restored world rarities, domestic racing and hobby bikes. www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

2 SIBELIUS HALL The flagship of modern Finnish wood construction, Congress and Concert Centre Sibelius Hall sparkles right next to Lake Vesijärvi. The heart of the building, the tall Forest Hall, combines the large music hall building to the Carpentry Factory dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. The renovated lakeside hall houses a pleasant restaurant. www.sibeliustalo.fi

Summer restaurant BAR & RESTAURANT

KOMMODORI, located in the idyllic Myllysaari, brings a glimpse of the past. In addition to the beautiful restaurant, there is also a private sauna available for rent on the island. A sauna menu can be ordered for the sauna. www.myllysaari.fi

RAVINTOLA NOSTURI The best feature on the menu is the Neapolitan style pizza prepared in a genuine Italian stone oven. The roof terrace features the best sauna in the city with an unobstructed view of Lake Vesijärvi. www.ravintolanosturi.fi ■

TIP!

Get on board!

Explore the Lahti region along the waterways. From the Lahti Passenger Harbour, you can take a boat to the Vääksy Canal and Heinola.

2. Sibelius Hall

Harbour services

The local harbours offer a wide range of services.

LAHTI

VESIJÄRVI PASSENGER HARBOUR: boat berths, piers for scheduled service ships/charter ships, restaurants, cafes, a handicraft store, a gallery and the Sibelius Hall.

TEIVAA HARBOUR: boat berths, a restaurant, vacuum devices for septic tanks, a household waste management point, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a boat ramp.

NIEMI HARBOUR: boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for septic tank, flake ice station, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories, two boat ramps.

ASIKKALA

KANAVALAHTI HARBOUR: boat berths, a fueling station, a restaurant, a store, a waste management point, vacuum devices for septic tank, electricity outlets, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut.

LEHMONKÄRKI GUEST MARINA: guest berths, a summer café, an electrical outlet, drinking water, toilets, showers.

HEINOLA

HEINOLA HARBOUR: restaurant, café, kiosks, electrical outlet, toilets, showers, waste shelter, septic tank pump and fuel.

Padasjoki Harbour

HARTOLA

HARTOLA GUEST BOAT PIER: boat berths, a concrete pier for loading heavy objects.

HOLLOLA

MESSILÄ HARBOUR: includes boat berths, accommodation, a camping area, a restaurant, a store, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for septic tank, an electricity outlet, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut.

IITTI

VUOLENKOSKI HARBOUR : boat berths, clean water spot, a boat ramp, a beach. Opportunity to empty your septic tank.

THE JOKUE GUEST BOAT PIER : a renovated pier, a summer café, SUP board rentals and saunas. There is a service station at a walking distance.

THE KUOPPANIEMI BOAT PIER: A lean-to shelter

and a campfire site, boat ramp. There is a café at a walking distance.

PADASJOKI

LAIVARANTA HARBOUR: café-restaurant, boat berths, electric outlets, an info desk, a household waste management point, vacuum devices for septic tank, drinking water, a restaurant, lavatories, showers, a washing machine, a fueling station, a children’s playground, a store and two boat ramps.

SYSMÄ

KIRKONKYLÄ HARBOUR: café-restaurant, showers, a washing machine, seasonal berths, a septic tank and a water outlet.

ILOLA INN : water point, boat pier, showers and toilets and the garbage shed for household waste. Restaurant and cafeteria services.

NEW PORT SYSMÄ: a fueling station, septic tank and bilge water emptying, water point. ■

With the kids

Here are the best summer holiday tips for the whole 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. www.yogarocks.fi

YLI-MAROLA 4H FARM ANIMAL YARD, a home of goats, cocks, hens, rabbits and sheep in an authentic countryside environment. There is a voluntary entrance fee. www.lahti.4h.fi

AT FARM ANIMAL YARD OLGAN FARMI you can meet a donkey, a cow, alpacas, sheep, goats, bunnies, horses and chickens, among others. On the KILKKILÄ FARM lure chickens and peacocks. You can also discover ostriches, alpacas, reindeer, angoras and miniature horses. www.olganfarmi.fi, www.kilkkilanfarmi.fi

1 PAJUKETTU ADVENTURE PARK IN PAJULAHTI is a track built using the local terrain and trees. It includes speedy slides, challenging climbing and obstacle courses that require some dedication, both high up and closer to the ground. Pajukettu is Finland’s largest track built in the terrain and trees. There are 177 elements or obstacles and 17 different tracks. www.seikkailupuistopajulahti.fi

Located near the VÄÄKSY CANAL, the children’s adventure park is full of fun playground equipment, the latest being a wire slide. The partly accessible Myllytonttu (“Mill Elf”) nature trail is right next to the adventure park.

LADEO has been divided for different sports: skateboarding ramps, a bouldering area and a training loft. You can ride a BMX bike or a scootboard in the hall, and there is a spectator’s gallery and cafeteria as well. www.ladeo.fi

2 The unique OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL at the foot of the famous ski jump towers in Lahti offers the best setting for a splashy summer day. The pool is 50 meters long and has a shallow section suitable for young children on one end. Showers and saunas are located in the ski-viewing building nearby. www.lahti.fi

LAUNE FAMILY PARK in Lahti is a place for the entire family, with experiences both outdoors and indoors. The park includes slides, climbing equipment, a traffic town, cottages for hobbies and a fortress. Entrance free of charge.

1. Pajukettu Adventure Park

2. Outdoor swimming pool Photo Juha-Pekka Huotari / Lahden kaupunki

The eleven adventure tracks at VIERUMÄKI FLOWPARK have been built in trees. One of them is a test track, two are for children (below 120 cm in height) and three are slides. The rest are top rope tracks that include swinging paths, jumping with vines and sliding along wire ropes, for example. www.vierumaki.fi/flowpark

At HEINOLA BIRD SANCTUARY , you can study the life of rescued wild birds. There are also lively parrots that need someone to talk to, and Kaija the white cockatoo will be happy to dance to any beats from your phone. www.heinolanlintutarha.fi

Ride the PUKSU CITY TRAIN and enjoy a comfortable way to see different parts of the city during the summer. You can hop off at any stop you like during the same day and continue your journey later on with the same ticket. www.puksujuna.fi

HEINOLA TRAFFIC PARK has pedal cars, scooters and kickbikes. The equipment can be used free of charge, and there is staff on hand to assist you. A new feature is a pumptrack. During the park’s opening hours, you can borrow a variety of yard games from mölkky to pétanque and chalk to draw on the ground. www.heinola.fi

3 At the operational points of the RADIO AND TV MUSEUM MASTOLA, visitors can explore radio and TV operations. In the museum's green screen studio, for example, you can test how a real person is placed on top of the Lahti ski jump for a TV program. At the DX listening point, you can dive into the world of long-wave listening. In the "Suloiset Sankarit (Sweet Heroes)" exhibition, you can learn what it's like to make a movie when the cast includes animals. www.lahdenmastola.fi

Located at an authentic farm, KORVEN KARITSA trekking stable and farm animal yard is a memorable destination for the whole family. At the farm animal yard located at the Ravioskorpi village in Sysmä, you will see playful farm animals and even be able to pet some of them. www.korvenkaritsa.fi ■

3. Radio and TV Museum Mastola

hollola medieval grey stone church

Taidokkaasti kotimaista käsityötä

Finnish arts & crafts

Open: 12.6.–4.8. Mon-Fri 11am–6pm Guide available.

Avoinna päivittäin klo 10–19

Open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM

Satamakatu 9, Lahti

Satamakatu 9, Lahti

Ulpukka.fi

Ulpukka.fi

Group reservations t. +3583 524 6600 www.hollolanseurakunta.fi

A café in Lahti harbour open all year round

www.kariranta.fi

New, old and recycled

In the Lahti region, you will find unique handicrafts, wonderful old things and exciting treasures.

HAMPTON HOUSE in Lahti sells carefully selected interior design products from Scandinavia and gourmet food products from Spain and Italy.

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. wanhakammari

PUINE from Lahti makes beauty from wood. Jewellery, watches, calling cards and interior decoration products made from Finnish birch plywood

are made in Lahti. www.puine.fi

1 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL! Petis St Louis is an elegant, relaxed lifestyle boutique along the shopping street of Lahti, Rautatienkatu. www.shop.petitstlouis.fi

LINTAN KAMMARI in Sysmä is located in a dairy that is more than a 100 years old. You'll find handmade clothes and accessories, as well as a seasonal selection of interior decoration products and gifts. www.lintankammari.fi

1. Petit St Louis

MARIMARI sells fashion from all over the world, MariMari Collection clothes designed and made in Lahti and lifestyle products, such as art, jewellery, bags and ecological detergents. www.marimari.fi

KIRPPUTORI KISÄLLI in Lahti is a slightly better flea market. The selection, which changes all the time, includes high-quality tableware, lamps, rugs and furniture. www.kirpputorikisalli.fi

SECOND HAND LAHTI SHOP a fresh, beautiful and modern second-hand shop where you can find clothes, accessories and utility articles. www.secondhandlahtishop.fi

2 The MUSEUM STORE IN MALSKI offers unique goods, such as replicas of classic posters and products illustrated with art pieces. www.malvamuseo.fi

What do interior decoration shop ZOOM DESIGN, the French village shop RANSKALAINEN KYLÄKAUPPA, wonderful LAURAN KAUPPA and interior decoration CLOTHING STORE KARDIS have in common? They are all located in the idyllic Old Vääksy. www.vanhavaaksy.f

Located in the centre of Lahti, NUKKA SECONDHAND & LIFESTYLE is a boutique for modern families with children where you can shop more sustainably. www.nukkasecondhand.fi

CILLA’S offers sustainable home and fashion products. www.cillas.fi

Local handicrafts are available at the IITIN KÄSITYÖLÄISET RY SUMMER SHOP in the Iitti parish village. In Sysmä, KÄSSÄ- JA KORISTEKAUPPA offers local handicrafts from interior design items to jewellery and accessories. iitinkasityolaiset, sysmankassajakoristekauppa

In Lahti, TOPDEI sells stylish and individual fashion from Italy. In addition to clothing, you will find shoes, bags, jewelry and other accessories to match your style. www.topdei.fi ■

Go to the Market Hall

Start your shopping day at the Lahti Market Hall with a fresh cup of coffee and a freshly baked cinnamon bun at the traditional Vaarin kahvila café!

2. Malva Museum Shop TIP!

BAKERY SHOP, CAFÉ AND MARKET

Pasolanharjuntie 1, VÄÄKSY.

Store t. +358 46 923 4551

Check opening hours: viipurilainen.fi

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

Well-known classics and new favourites are available at our Brewery Shops. You will also find fan products ranging from Jaffa hoodies to Long Drink towels, and receive tips for the season’s festive beverages.

Sweet dreams & long breakfasts

There are different accommodation options for every holiday in the Lahti region. See all the available options on the VisitLahti website!

VIRTAA MANOR in Sysmä offers manor accommodation for groups and cottage accommodation in a beautiful cultural and historical milieu. www.virtaankartano.fi

TERVALEPIKON TORPAT The rental cottages on the shore of a lake in the peaceful countryside are just a ten-minute ride from the closest store. www.tervalepikontorpat.fi

The elegant log villas of PREMIUM VILLAS VIERUMÄKI offer luxury for families and groups of friends or colleagues. The Scandinavian-style villas with large panoramic windows and outdoor hot tubs guarantee an unforgettable holiday. The villas are located close to the wide range of wellness and sports services at Vierumäki. www.premiumresorts.fi

MUKKULA MANOR is a unique and sophisticated designer manor hotel on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi in Lahti. It offers 17 rooms, 3 meeting rooms, a restaurant and a lakeside sauna. www.mukkulankartano.fi

LEHMONKÄRJEN HAASI - MIRROR HOUSES offer a unique accommodation experience for adults. The walls of the rooms are full-height reflective glass, and the buildings are built on top of a dock structure in the lake. www.lehmonkarki.fi

Located in the heart of Lahti, the SEURAHUONE LOFT HOUSE offers luxurious settings with its de-

signer rooms, indoor gardens, and lounge areas. In addition to the cozy indoor gardens and comfortable rooms, hotel guests can enjoy the gentle heat of two private saunas and the warm and inviting atmosphere of the Loft Lounge. www.sokoshotels.fi

YLI-KAITALA has several cottages of different styles from traditional holiday cottages to holiday homes with a jacuzzi. Each cottage has its own beach, pier and rowboat with life jackets. www.yli-kaitala.com

COMBINE SPORT AND LEISURE, AND STAY AT A SPORTS ACADEMY! The Lahti region has two official Olympic Committee training centres with high-quality accommodation: the Sports Institute of Finland Vierumäki and the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center Pajulahti. www.pajulahti.com, www.vierumaki.fi

1 The ILOLA INN boutique hotel provides accommodation in suites or rooms for two with a view of Lake Päijänne. The outdoor Infinity Pool, which is open all year round, the sauna and the high-quality cuisine top off the experience. Guest harbour of the year 2022. www.ilolainn.fi

The PÄTIÄLÄ MANOR idyllic log cabins are located on the shore of the clear Lake Päijänne. There is plenty of space between the cosy cabins, and each cottage has a beach of its own with privacy guaranteed. Pätiälä Manor Holiday Cabins ■

Lahti in figures

120 200 residents in Lahti

200 kilometres of outdoor exercising routes

20 swimming beaches

GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Lahti

Lahti attracts visitors with its vibrant urban life and natural surroundings. Make your holiday a combination of exercise, nature and good food. The diverse shopping opportunities in the city centre invite you into the pulse of the city. You should also stop by Malski and check out Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva.

With a Mankeli city bike, you can easily get around the city, to events and to the passenger harbour. On the shore of Lake Vesijärvi, you can spend a relaxing day, explore Lanu Park and then continue to an outdoor swimming pool at the Sports Centre. ■

Summer in Lahti is full of urban city life and interesting events.

Photo by Juha-Pekka Huotari/City of Lahti

Water organ

The musical fountain at lake Pikku-Vesijärvi will delight you with its music and dancing water jets. Performances daily at 6 pm starting from June 3rd.

Laune Family Park is a versatile leisure spot for the whole family. The extensive playground area includes several slides, climbing frames and the Laune Castle. A cherry orchard, a miniature golf course, a parkour park, a skate park and a Farm Animal Yard are also close to the Family Park. Photo Lassi Häkkinen / City of Lahti.

EXPERIENCE

Scenic stairs

Wooden stairs that are also suitable for exercise ascend from the route leading to the passenger harbour to Kariniemenmäki hill. There are benches on the landings of the 120-metre-long flight of stairs. The scenic stairs will take you to Lanu Park.

LAHTI.FI

Asikkala in figures

90 lakes

2 canals 581 kilometres of shoreline

GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Asikkala

Asikkala is known for the Vääksy Canal, which radiates the villa history of the days of yore, and the idyllic old Vääksy. The municipality is located at a junction between lakes Vesijärvi and Päijänne. The Vääksy Canal is a gate between the two waterways and the most famous tourist attraction in Asikkala. The canal area is a picturesque cultural environment well worth visiting.

This summer like in the past years, Asikkala invites you to enjoy its memorable cafés and restaurants, quaint boutiques, wonderful sandy beaches and a wide range of events and cultural attractions. Hikers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the region’s outdoor trails and campsites. ■

Pulkkilanharju, the most beautiful scenic route in all of Finland is a must see. From the Karisalmi Bridge car park, you can head to a marked nature trail in the Päijänne National Park.

By the canal

Vääksy’s new 22-space motorhome stopover Kanavaanari is located in the middle of the most beautiful canal landscape. The varied services in the area will make you feel right at home.

EXPERIENCE

Katja and Matti’s detective agency

The Danielson-Kalmari Villa will host an art exhibition by Katja Tukiainen and Matti Hagelberg. The exhibition opens on 10 June and includes oil paintings, watercolours and sculptures by Katja and comic book originals and serigraphs by Matti.

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Päijänne National Park celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The celebrations include a guided bike tour of the Pulkkilanharju esker on 10 June 2023.

6000 years of history

13 km of Tainionvirta river

1 golf course

Hartola

The Kingdom of Hartola offers a wide range of experiences, adventures and activities. Would you like to experience the mysterious outdoor escape game Mitä tapahtui Laura Malmille (What happened to Laura Malmi)? How about relaxing on the banks of the Tainionvirta River, dancing at Sahtikrouvi, fishing in the river or golfing on the magnificent

fairways of Hartola Golf? The Koskipää area close to a windmill with its Itä-Häme Museum and the fine art exhibitions of Taidesalonki Talvio are well worth a visit. You can use your Museum Card at these destinations. Not to forget the Hartola fair! ■

A suspension bridge over the Tainionvirta River was built in the 1930s.

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Talvio 40 years

The Talvio Art Salon offers a celebration of culture and art. From 10 June to 20 August, the exhibition offers a range of works by several visual artists.

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Sporty Hartola

The most recent additions are a skateboarding ramp near Hartolan yhtenäiskoulu school and a pumptrack in an adventure park near the town centre. The disc golf course, facilities for playing Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) and the local sports field are better than ever. This summer, anglers can participate in the Lure Fishing Finnish Championships at Lake Jääsjärvi!

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Heinola in figures

~ 20 000 residents

1 188 boat berths

9 swimming beaches

Heinola

Heinola surprises travelers with its abundant and diverse attractions. In addition to an active holiday, visitors can relax, indulge in delicious food, and shop, as Heinola is situated by a lake and in close proximity to a genuine wilderness and outdoor

trails. From the city, you can easily access jogging trails, water activities, and forests. For those interested in culture, the summer is full of events and the high-quality exhibitions in museums allow you to immerse yourself in the city's history. ■

Heinola has almost 1000 km of shoreline.

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140 opportunities

Sights worth seeing in Heinola include the historical milieu, areas with wooden houses, the local café culture, the Heinola Bird Sanctuary, the ridge scenery and Vierumäki sports and leisure centre, which offers more than 140 opportunities to do sports.

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Heinola is easy to reach

The highway will quickly get you there and during the summer you can arrive with a boat or onboard of a cruise ship.

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Kylpylä beach on the Kymijoki river is an urban oasis. There are changing rooms, showers and toilets, a playground for children, diving platforms and a beach volleyball court. A sauna is available for rent.

Hollola in figures

100 kilometres of marked hiking routes

100 hectares of nature reserve on municipal land

7 places to light a fire

Hollola

Hollola’s enchanting nature is diverse. Trails, fields, paths, beaches and slopes – these are the best features of the Finnish summer and the best features of Hollola.

The varied landscape, the forests with their kettle holes and the fragrant marshes invite you to exercise and unwind. Choose your favourite activ-

ity, pack your backpack and head off to an adventure! Get out on the water, orienteer, try Nordic walking, cycle cross-country or on the road, run to get your heart rate up or go for a leisurely hike. Hollola’s many opportunities and many natural spaces are waiting for you. ■

A gateway to nature. At many of the nature sites, you will find a gateway to a magnificent view. Spot them all! #manynatures Photos by Taneli Paavoseppä.

Hollola Day 26

August 2023

Hollola Day offers something to do for the whole family. The event is free and open to all. Welcome to enjoy!

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Irresistible nature

Hollola’s unique nature trails and numerous lean-tos and places to light a fire invite you to enjoy the Finnish nature. The trails and paths will take you from the top of the Tiirismaa hill down to the shores of the lakes. Pause along the way to admire the beautiful scenery, listen to the lapping of the waves or smell the scent of the spruces. Stop, have a break and enjoy!

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Breaks are much needed when you’re on the move, and a picnic lunch is one of the highlights of a hiking trip.

Iitti in figures

~ 30 minutes from Lahti 2 farm animal parks

~ 20 cafes and restaurants

Iitti

Fall in love with Iitti by visiting its villages! The strong and active villages are the backbone of Iitti. The villages surrounding the Kausala municipal centre with their numerous village associations make Iitti well worth a visit. In a landscape shaped by waterways, forests and open fields, the villages offer a variety of nature trails, delicacies, restaurants, family-friendly sights and accommodation

– not to forget culture and peace and quiet.

It’s easy to reach us by road or water. See the Kimola Canal with its tunnels and the rugged scenery of Hiidenvuori hill. Many of the villages have recently renovated landing places and guest moorings. Iitti is also nice to explore by bike: there are a couple of hundred kilometres of cycling trails. ■

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Cycling round Lake Sääskjärvi in Iitti is a fun-filled summer evening family event.

Versatile village house

Coffee, pastries, art experiences and personal shopping at the Kirkonkylän

kylätalo village house throughout the summer.

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Summer theatre at the parish village

Iitin Harrastajateatteri amateur theatre presents entertaining plays at the Kirkonkylän kesäteatteri outdoor theatre, located amidst the Finnish nature. Iitti Local History Museum is right next to the theatre, and there are plenty of other interesting things to see at the parish village.

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The scenic nature trail going around the old village of Radansuu offers a variety of nature experiences from a lookout point to duckboards by the water.

Padasjoki in figures

9 village associations

2 harbour

7 official swimming beaches

Padasjoki

Nakukymppi nude run in mid-June at Vesijako will kick off the summer season. After that, summer at Padasjoki offers a variety of events and attractions all the way until the end of August. The summer will be crowned by Sahan Valot (Sawmill Lights), an event arranged at the idyllic factory milieu of Mainiemi sawmill.

The municipality of Padasjoki has renovated the sawmill into a community event and culture space that can be rented by individuals and businesses for short-term events. Mainiemi caravan area, Padasjoki harbour, exercising areas and a lookout tower are also located near the sawmill. ■

Mainiemi sawmill

164 steps

Lighted exercising stairs are situated in the Kullasvuori sports area. The exercising stairs have 164 steps.

In the centre of Padasjoki, along Keskustie street, there is a summer market with plenty of activities on summer Friday evenings. You can buy local delicacies or just pop in for a coffee. All the schedules of summer events will be announced later on the municipality’s website.

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Fresh delicacies

You can buy locally produced greens and berries at Vesijako Farm Market. A bakery built in a former sauna building makes fresh bread, donuts, buns and a variety of other sweet and savoury baked goods every day.

Sysmä in figures

4,000 holiday homes

1,000 kilometres of shoreline

2nd highest point in southern Finland, Kammiovuori hill

Sysmä

Explore the many services in Sysmä and relax in the beautiful natural environment. Experience memorable moments on the water, at nature sites and on hiking trails. Enjoy delicious food and fresh summer drinks. Drop by the shops, pamper yourself, bathe in a sauna. Sysmä is also attractive due to its historic, old buildings and yard areas. There’s

art, theatre and events for all tastes throughout the summer.

Sysmä also offers its best to fishermen, cyclists, canoeists and boaters. There are plenty of accommodation options from distinctive guesthouses, atmospheric cottage holidays and beautiful campsite accommodation to upscale hotel stays. ■

You can arrive at Ilola Inn also by boat.

Medieval stone church

The recently renovated St. Olaf’s Church in Sysmä was built in the Gothic style in the 16th century, but is nevertheless accessible.

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Activities

You can admire sheep in a pasture near the town centre. A scenic route along the beach will take you to nearby Ohrasaari Island. Continue your journey to the stunning Geopark sites of Kammiovuori hill and Päijätsalo Island, or go and admire the clear waters of the Tainionvirta River.

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In the summer, there is a farm animal yard and cafe at the Korven Karitsa Farm.

TAIVAANRANTA RESIDENTIAL AREA

High-class detached houses at Villähde in Lahti, on the shores of Lake Kymijärvi and Lake Kärkjärvi. A short distance from the motorway and approximately an hour’s drive from Helsinki.

Aleksanterinkatu 25, Kauppakeskus Karisma. www.timanttiset.fi

Aleksanterinkatu 25, Karisma Shopping Centre www.timanttiset.fi