Lahti Guide 01/2015 (English)

SUMMER 2015

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

For every taste!

MORE THAN 600 RESTAURANTS IN YOUR POCKET

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Get Carried Away with Life 29.-30.8.2015

at Lahti Fair Centre • Hobbies and leisure • Health, nutrition and wellbeing • Sports • Fashion and beauty • Services to facilitate and secure everyday life • Organisations, associations, volunteering • Shopping

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FUTURE EVENTS AT LAHTI FAIR CENTRE Ilo-Fiilis-Onni 29–30 August Get Carried Away with Life!

Caravan 2015 18–20 September Major caravan event Car and Entertainment weekend 3–4 October Nordic Fitness Expo 10–11 October Kätevä-Tekevä 31 October - 1 November Handicraft and hobbies Business Day 5 November LAHTI FAIR LTD.

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Greetings from Lahti!

The lively cultural life and diverse ridge and lake scenery of the Lahti region make it a unique travel destination no matter what the time of the year.

Thanks to the ridges of Salpausselkä, Lahti region has four seasons, each of which brings its own special events and activities for tourism and leisure; perfect canoeing routes, lakes rich in fish, challenging hiking trails, Päijänne nature park and forests full of mushrooms and berries can be found here.

The wellness centres at Messilä, Tallukka and Pajulahti have various offers to pamper the whole family.

People come to the Lahti region for relaxation and to spend time with their families. Here you can choose the holiday you want – you can enjoy the silence and beauty of nature, go to the theatre or concerts, sample

the Vellamo-Menu, take an active holiday, go sightseeing or shopping. Or you can combine your holiday from all of these in a way that suits you.

Welcome to the heart of Päijät-Häme for your dream holiday. You will not be in a hurry to leave!

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

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS Tourist attractions Health and wellbeing services Events in Lahti Region Concerts, festivals & nightlife Lahti region's event calendar

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CULTURE 22 History, art & culture 22 Let's go to the summer theatre!

24 Museums & galleries 26 RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS 28 Local delicasies 28 Cafés 30 Restarurants 31 Bars & pubs 34 WATER & NATURE Passenger harbour Harbour services

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS 40 Activities for children 40

SHOPPING 43 Shopping 44 ACCOMMODATION 50 Hotels 50 Other accommodation 50 Camping & cottages 51 MAPS 54

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Published by: Lahti Region Oy / Viestintätoimisto Mageena Publisher: Viestintätoimisto Mageena / Vesijärvenkatu 38, 15140 Lahti / Tel. +358 (0)3 783 4353 www.mageena.fi Editor: Sane Keskiaho / Viestintätoimisto Mageena / sane.keskiaho@mageena.fi Design & Production: Viestintätoimisto Mageena Printing: Punamusta Oy, Tampere Circulation: 17 000 GUIDE is published twice a year, in May and November.

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Sibelius Hall

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

Globally renown Sports Centre is the heart of the Salpausselkä Ski Games. The Sports Centre includes ski jumps, a skiing stadium, Restaurant Voitto, a large event hall, a trade fair hall, Lahti Hall, an ice stadium, the Ski Museum, a central sports field and an area for biathlon. In the the summertime they are used as mountain biking and outdoor exercising routes.

Lovely Kelvenne Kelvenne in the Padasjoki municipality is one of the largest and nicest high islands of Finland. It was formed during the last Ice Age, when the ice slowly withdrew to the northwest. The island was made from gravel that was gathered and arranged by glaciers. An

8 km long hiking trail runs through the island of Kelvenne and is indicated with blue marks. There are also several campfire sites along the route.

The coasts of Kelvenne can easily be reached in winter on skis or on tour skates.

Sibelius Hall Opened in 2000, Congress and Concert Centre Sibelius Hall is the largest public wooden building built in Finland in the past hundred years. The concert hall has unique acoustics.

The hall seats 1250 people, and it is the venue for both classical and contemporary concerts. The Sibelius Hall was designed by architects Hannu Tikka and Kimmo Lintula in. Information and house tour reservations, please call +358 (0)3 814 2811.

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RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS WATER & NATURE ACCOMMODATION MAPS

Lahti City Theatre was designed by Pekka Salminen. The Lahti City Theatre building is one of the largest theatres in Finland. The repertoire includes musicals, musical comedies and drama as well as plays for children and the young.

Tel. +358 (0)3 752 5000; for tours of the theatre, please call +358 (0)3 814 3205.

Vääksy Canal Asikkala is located on both sides of two lakes (Lake Päijänne and Lake Vesijärvi). At the Vääksy Canal, you can stop and see locking and enjoy the sunny summer days. The structure of the parish, charming little villages and versatile services make Asikkala a memorable place.

SHOPPING

hollola medieval grey stone church

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Lahti City Hall Designed by Eliel Saarinen, the Lahti City Hall was built in 1912 and completely restored in 1985. There is lunch restaurant Tyrmä (Dungeon) on the basement floor. Guided tours are available on order, Tel. +358 (0)3 734 9792.

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Church of the Cross This church designed by academician Alvar Aalto is the main church in the City of Lahti. Built in 1978, the simplified church's exterior face opening to the marketplace is dominated by a large cross consisting of 52 windows, one for each week of the year. The Church Park includes Wäinö Aaltonen's sculpture Vapauden hengetär (Spirit of Freedom).

Open from Mon–Sun 9–15 and also at other times based on an agreement. Tel. +358 (0)3 891 290.

Church of the Cross

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

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

2.5.–31.8. open every day 11am–6pm.

1.9.-30.4. only Sunday at 11am-4pm.

Guide service available.

Church service every Sunday at 10am.

Rantatie 917, Hollolan kirkonkylä www.hollolanseurakunta.fi

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Lahti City Hall

Asikkala is a combination of peaceful nature and modern services. This is why many summer residents have permanently moved to Asikkala.

Orimattila Art Museum presents a collection of both Finnish and foreign art by Ilmari Wall-Hakala, collected during the 1800s and 1900s, includes 173 paintings and sketches and 41 sculptures and etching plates. The collection includes works from, among others Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Albert Edelfelt, Pekka Halonen and Helene Schjerfbeck. Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567 Water organ A musical fountain in Pikku-Vesijärvi pond. Music from movies, musicals and other well-known classics. The show consists of music and spectacular water jets. Shows daily at 1 pm and 6 pm from June to the end of September.The show lasts for around fifteen minutes.

Water organ

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

TRADE FAIRS

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

ACCOMMODATION MAPS

INFO, Ground floor of Trio Aleksanterinkatu 18 Open Mon-Fri 10–17, Sat 9 –16 Tel. +358 (0)20 728 1750 • info@lahtiregion.fi www.facebook.com/lahti.info #lahtiregion #lahdenseutu

SHOPPING

INFO offers the residents and tourists a centrally located service point where they can obtain information about the Lahti region's tourism and environmental issues.

At the point you can, if necessary, receive guidance to the City of Lahti e-services.

In winter the information post provides information about ski trails as well as other regional sports and outdoor activities are presented. Also, recycling, waste distribution and energy saving information are compiled in the Trio INFO point.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

The tourist information office

WATER & NATURE

General emergency number 112 Police Tel. +358 (0)71 8730 341 Department, Salininkatu 3 First aid Tel. +358 (0)3 81 811 Lahti City Hospital Oikokatu 2, Harjukatu 48 Päijät-Häme Cantral Hospital Tel. +358 (0)3 81 911 Keskussairaalankatu 7 Medical Centre Terveystalo Tel. +358 (0)3 06 000 Aleksanterinkatu 13 A, 15110 Lahti www.terveystalo.com

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

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Medical Clinic Alfa Tel. +358 (0) 40 751 3774 Kansankatu 7, 15870 Hollola Pharmacy Apteekki Trio Tel. +358 (0)3 884 210 Aleksanterinkatu 18 Pharmacy TerveysPlus Tel. +358 (0)3 734 1188 Shopping Centre Trio Hansakuja, street level

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

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

LEISURE

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Ouch! Pain Health and wellbeing services

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

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS WATER & NATURE FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

We take care of your health also on holiday.

www.laakariasemaalfa.fi

OPENING HOURS

ACCOMMODATION

Kansankatu 7, Hollola

TERVEYSTALO LAHTI

SHOPPING

Lääk äri ALFaAsema

DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS +358 (0)40 751 3774

Aleksanterinkatu 13 A, FI-15110 Lahti Mon–Thu from 7:45 am to 8 pm, Fri from 7:45 am to 6 pm RESERVATIONS

EMERGENCIES ON THE WEEKENDS

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

MAPS

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

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recommends

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SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS CULTURE RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS SHOPPING ACCOMMODATION MAPS

Get the map: Tourist INFO, Vesijärvenkatu 11 c.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Cycling is a good way to increase your fitness level, reduce your carbon footprint, and it is overall a splendid way of becoming acquainted with the city. There are a total of 338 km of biking trails and approximately 1000 bicycle parking spots in Lahti.

And if you happen to become tired of Lahti’s scenery, you can reach at least Nastola and Hollola by cycling along the biking trails.

Where is it possible to go cycling? Biking trail maps are available at the customer service of the city of Lahti. Lahti’s biking trail network and the biking trails of the Hollola municipal centre can be found on one side of the regional map. On the reverse side, you can see the biking trails from Asikkala to Orimattila and from Hollola to Nastola and Heinola.

WATER & NATURE

Get on a bike and check your map

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Uusi Lahti Run

Events in Lahti region Come and enjoy events at the Lahti region: top sports, exercising events, park events, trade fairs and traditional fairs. Get the best along your way.

Kunnon nainen is a women's jogging event arranged in Lahti, which you can attend by jogging, walking, Nordic walking or walking with a stroller. You can choose your route, 6 km or 10 km. Kunnon nainen at Lahti Sports Centre on 7.5.

Urban culture in the heart of Lahti Oskarin Piha will arrange a high-quality second hand event

on 16.5. In addition to a popup flea market, the event features food and product presentations.

The Suuret oluet, pienet panimot ('Big Beers, Small Breweries') event offers an extensive selection of beers and ciders by small Finnish breweries. Big Beers, Small Breweries at the Lahti Passenger Harbour on 21.–23.5.

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CULTURE FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

SM Triathlon (full length) 1.8.

SHOPPING ACCOMMODATION MAPS

The summer tour of the Finnish National Opera Ballet also stops at Lahti! You will see excerpts from classical ballet and modern dance gems, as well as works of art created by the dancers of the Finnish National Opera Ballet. Entrance free of charge. National Ballet summer tour at Lahti Passenger Harbour on 8.6.

WATER & NATURE

The market of Anianpelto is a popular local event whose traditions originate from the 1700s.

The Lions Club of Asikkala has been organising the annual market on the second weekend of August since 1970. The market brings together around 15.000 to 20.000 visitors and over 200 merchants. The profit from the market is mainly used for supporting various youth activities. The Anianpelto market in Vääksy 7.–8.8.

© 2012 Sakari Viika

Motorist Evening at Vääksy The huge classic vehicle convention will be arranged for the 13th time this year at Vääksy Canal Park. Motorist Evening, 7.7. starting at 2 pm.

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Lahti International Writers' Reunion (LIWRE) returns to its original venue under the oaks at Mukkula Manor. LIWRE has established its position as one of the key author events in Europe, and it is widely known all around the world. Since 1963, more than 1,000 prosaists, poets, literary critics and researchers from all around the world have participated in the reunion, arranged every other year. LIWRE's patron is the First Lady of Finland, poet Jenni Haukio.

LIWRE 2015 14.–16.6.

Suur-Hollola is a two-day trotting event held in Jokimaa, Lahti which is targeted for the entire family. Suur-Hollola 4.–5.7. at Jokimaa.

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

The Finnish National Opera Ballet

The Motorcycle Fair returns to Lahti after a hiatus of a couple of years. The event presents a comprehensive selection of motorcycles, mopeds and accessories plus a large Test Ride event where you can try out street and offroad motorcycles. Motorcycle Fair at Lahti Fair Centre 23.-24.5.

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Myrskyluodon Maija is a Finnish musical about survival and a lifelong love. Maija of Myrskyluoto is a woman of her own times: an oppressed woman in a forced marriage who has submitted to her fate. The God-fearing Maija is lucky, though, because she is married to a good man.

The marriage of Janne and Maija is a major love story that includes both losses and times of happiness. Premiere on 5.9.

The Uusi Lahti Run is a sporting event targeted for runners, walkers and Nordic walkers.

The routes can be found in four different options: a fair six, 1/4 marathon, half marathon and marathon. The trails run along an jaw-dropping beach landscape and everyone making it to the goal will receive a medal. Uusi Lahti Run 6.9.

Myrskyluodon Maija

Theatre Vanha Juko in downtown Lahti also offers entertainment in the form of singing evenings, vi­si­ting performers and drama. www.teatterivanhajuko.fi Lahti Fish Market will be arranged for the 20th time this year. In addition to fish products and fresh fish, you will find fishing supplies, handicraft, programme and information about how to handle fish at the Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour. Fish Market 18.–20.9.

Experiences and life At Mukkula Manor, you can arrange any important event: a large or small party, a versatile event, a successful meeting or a get-together.

Niemenkatu 30, 15240 Lahti mukkulankartano@mukkulankartano.fi Tel. 0600 550 149 (0,8 €/min + vat / mpm)

www.mukkulankartano.fi

Hollo and Martta Festival is an international folk dance and music festival organised annually in Hollola and elsewhere at Päijät-Häme. The week-long festival will present a rich selection of national folk dances in addition to a wide variety of European dances. The festival is organized by Hollola Youth Association that is one of the country's leading folklore societies and well-known for exporting the Finnish folk tradition all over the world. Hollo and Martta 26.10.–2.11.

Check out more events from www.lahtiregion.fi/ en/see-and-do/events

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More event details from INFO office

CULTURE RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS WATER & NATURE

You can also get to know the Lahti region with a professional guide. An expert guide can tell stories that will make even a seemingly boring building interesting and colourful and bring the history alive so that the time spent on the road seems much shorter than it actually is. You may even meet famous local people, lords and maids of the manor, or even the village idiot, during your tour. More than 70 guided walking and bus tours are arranged during the summer season in the Lahti region. A third of the tours this year are new ones. They range from visits to cemeteries and evening promenades with Mrs Lind to truths and stories from the Concert Hall to the Historical Museum and from the Church Hill to Olavinlinna Castle, and much more!

All of the tours will be arranged if even a single person attends. You should choose your clothing and shoes based on the weather conditions.

The yellow summer tour brochures are available at the Info point in shopping centre Trio, for example.

Walking tours cost €5 (children under the age of 15 free of charge when accompanied with an adult). The tours are guided in Finnish only.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING

Tour with a guide

ACCOMMODATION MAPS

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Concerts, festivals & nightlife Lahti is a lively city of culture and fairs.

International Symphony Lahti The Lahti City orchestra has been awarded several international awards, and offers great classical music experiences each year. www.sinfonialahti.fi The concert calendar of the Sibelius Hall offers a great cavalcade of domestic and international stars. The standard programme includes Thursday concerts of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, but pop, rock, light music concerts and children’s concerts can also be found on the list. www.sibeliustalo.fi

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

Milljazz 2015 The most swinging free concert of the summer will be arranged at Kariniemi Park on Sunday 7.6. at 2 pm. The high-quality park concert features show band of the Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces with the king of Finnish soul, Sami Saari, as its soloist. Entrance free of charge. Kariniemi Park 7.6.

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MAY 2.–3.5.

7.5.

23.–24.5.

27.5.

Relay Race Carnival, Lahti Sports Centre

5.–7.6.

FHRA Drag Race, Vesivehmaa Airport

6.6.

International Fellmanni Race Cycling Event Fellmanni Park

7.6.

Classic Vesijärvi, Vesijärvi Tour

7.6.

MilJazz, Kariniemi Park

8.6.

The summer tour of the Finnish National Opera Ballet, Lahti Passenger Harbour

13.–16.6.

14.6.

27.6.

Elite Track and Field Championships Lahti Sports Centre Lahti Soccer, All around Lahti Nastola Rock'n'Roll Festival, Taarasti, Nastola

3.–4.7.

Summer Up -music festival, Mukkula

3.–5.7.

Suur-Hollola Trotting Races Jokimaa Trotting Centre Royal Cycling, Starts at the Lahti Sports Centre

12.7.

IV Hollola BMX Triathlon, Hollola, Tiilikangas

15.–18.7.

Lahti Nights, Lahti Market Square

17.–19.7.

Päijännepurjehdus Sailing Event, Starts at Padasjoki Harbour

18.7.

Ruuhijärvi Rockabilly Festival, Ruuhijärvi

25.7.

Bike Weekend, Lahti Sports Centre and Market Square

24.–26.7.

Beach Volley Finnish Championships Event Lahti Passenger Harbour

MAPS

5.7.

ACCOMMODATION

JULY

SHOPPING

26.–28.6.

Lahti International Writer's Reunion Mukkula Manor

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Sibelius Festival This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Jean Sibelius. Symphony Lahti will celebrate the anniversary year by organising a larger-scale International Sibelius Festival than normally.

In addition to Symphony Lahti itself, the 16th international Sibelius Festival features the BBC

Lahti Motorcycle Fair, Lahti Fair Centre

WATER & NATURE

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

Flea Market of Päijät-Hämeen Mobilistit motor vehicle club, Jokimaa Trotting Centre

JUNE

Kanavajazz is an atmospheric afternoon event in Asikkala, at the Vääksy channel. The concert of high-quality will take place in the atmosphere of a picnic. So bring along a summery feeling, your best friends, and a picnic lunch and come to spend an unforgettable day with jazz in Asikkala. Kanavajazz in Vääksy on 4.7.

Lahti International Organ Festival annually features several Finnish and international organists, orchestras and choirs. During the festival, the organ is used to create music in several genres.

Movies, circus, dance art and various experimental forms of art combined with the organ have also been part of the festival since 1973. Lahti International Organ Festival 10.–16.8.

Kunnon Nainen & Kevätkymppi -Fitness Event, Lahti Sports Centre

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

16.–17.5.

Classic Motorshow, Lahti Fair Centre

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Summer Up Arranged for the 13th time in Mukkula on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi, urban music festival Summer Up features a comprehensive selection of international top artists and hot Finnish stars. Summer Up's headliner is hiphop superstar Nicki Minaj.

In addition to the top artists, the festival is known for the famous atmosphere, visually pleasing stage and picturesque milieu. Summer Up is the key Finnish hiphop music festival. 3.–4.7.

EVENTS IN THE LAHTI REGION

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

Rautalankafestarit Rock’n’Roll Festival Finland's largest instrumental rock event gathers more than 2,000 fans at Taarasti each year.

Rock’n’Roll Festival at Taarasti on 27.6.

Golf in the Lahti region – the whole region is a green!

Kanavagolf Vääksy

Tehtaantie 3, 17200 Vääksy Tel. +358 442 700 412 caddie@kanavagolf.com www.kanavagolf.com Ask about golf packages at Hotelli Tallukka +358 (0)3 88 881 Driving instruction: Drive along highway 24 form Lahti east of Lake Vesijärvi for around 25 km. Turn left before the town of Vääksy at the Rapala factory. There are signs guiding you from this point forward. When coming from the north, turn right after Hotel Tallukka.

Lahden Golf

Takkulantie 20, 15230 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 784 1311 lahdengolf@lahdengolf.fi caddiemaster@lahdengolf.fi www.lahdengolf.fi Driving instruction: Drive along Vanha Heinolantie (road no. 140). Drive around 6 km from downtown Lahti, and you will see the course on the left at Alasenjärvi Lake.

Hartola Golf

Iitti Golf

Driving instruction: Drive along highway 4 from Lahti towards Jyväskylä for around 80 km. Turn right onto Keskustie road right after Tainionvirta and continue along that road fot around one kilometre, and the take a right turn to Kaikulantie road.

Driving instruction: Drive along highway 12 from

Messilä Golf

Vierumäki Golf

Driving instruction: Drive along highway 12 from Lahti towards Tampere for around 8 km. You will see signs guiding you there at Messilä intersection.

Driving instruction: Drive along highway 4 from

Kaikulantie 79, 19600 Hartola Tel. +358 (0)3 883 4310 toimisto@hartolagolf.com www.hartolagolf.com

Messiläntie 240, 15980 Messilä Tel. +358 408 668 800 caddiemaster@messilagolf.fi www.messilagolf.fi

Itintie 684, 47400 Kausala Tel. +358 (0)5 544 4400 caddiemaster@iittigolf.com www.iittigolf.com Lahti towards Kouvola for around 40 km. After the ABC service station in Kausala, take a left turn at the roundabout towards Iitti Parish Village and continue driving for around five kilometres.

Kaskelantie 10, 19120 Vierumäki Tel. +358 (0)10 5777 030 caddiemaster@vierumaki.fi www.vierumakigolf.fi Lahti towards Heinola for around 30 km. Take intersection 21, which says "Suomen urheiluopisto".

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1.8.

SM Triathlon, full length Starts at Mukkula

1.8.

Colour Steeplechase Jokimaa Trotting Centre

1.8.

Bicycle Orienteering Finnish Championships medium length, Orimattila

2.8.

Bicycle Orienteering Finnish Championships relay race, Orimattila

8.–9.8.

Lahti Orienteering , Orimattila, Surmajärvi

8.–9.8.

Masto Cup, All around Lahti Lahti International Organ Festival Church of the Cross, Lahti

13.–16.8.

Disc Golf Finnish Championships Mukkula Disc Golf park

14.–20.8.

Poetry Week, All around Lahti

15.–16.8.

Finnish Track and Field Championships for under 22-olds, Lahti Sports Centre

15.–16.8.

Mölkky World Championships

16.8.

Merida MTB Finlandia, Messilä

19.–22.8

Miniature Golf World Championships Laune Miniature Golf Centre Ilo-Fiilis-Onni – Get Carried Away with Life Lahti Fair Centre

31.8.–6.9.

Sibelius Festival, Sibelius Hall

SEPTEMBER Sat

Fri Sun

Pub atmosphere and entertainment for adults.

The most extensive selection of beers in Lahti.

Weekly jazz and blues music nights.

Advertisement Thursday, Sibelius Hall

18.–20.9.

Caravan Trade Fair, Lahti Fair Centre

24.–27.9.

World Union of German Shepherd Dog (WUSv) IPO World Championships, Lahti Sports Centre

18.–20.9.

Fish Market, Lahti Passenger Harbour

25.–26.9.

Finnish Night Orienteering Championships

OCTOBER 3.–4.10.

American Car Show, Lahti Fair Centre

10.–11.10.

Nordic Fitness Expo, Lahti Fair Centre

25.10.–1.11.

Rautatienkatu 21, Lahti • www.ravintolametro.fi

Uusi Lahti Run, Lahti Sports Centre

Hollo and Martta Festival, All around Lahti and Hollola

MAPS

Beer pub • Jazz basement

6.9.

10.9.

ACCOMMODATION

Mon-Thu

SHOPPING

29.–30.8.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

10.-16.8.

WATER & NATURE

Kujalla? A new kind of festival series consisting of three events will be arranged next summer in Lahti. The first two events of the Kujalla? series are Punk the Boat and Rock the Boat, both of which will be arranged at the Teivaa Passenger Harbour. The series will be concluded by Rocktober at Lahti Market Square.

AUGUST

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Legendary restaurant Torvi was founded in 1966 when Luukas Valtari opened a restaurant known for its superb cuisine in the premises of an old horse stall and a bakery. During the day it had lunch tables full of good food and nightly it was full of clients digging the good music of DJs. In addition to young people, the Finland's shadiest rock bar attracted seasoned musicians and artists.

ToriSport, Lahti Market Square

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

29.7.–1.8.

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

Symphony Orchestra of London and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. The total of six concerts will be conducted by the art director of the event Okko Kamu, Osmo Vänskä, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Sakari Oramo and Leif Segerstam. 31.8.–6.9.

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SIBELIUS FESTIVAL 2015 31.8. – 6.9. Sibelius Hall, Lahti The Lahti Symphony Orchestra´s Sibelius festival will bring together friends of Sibelius’ music from across the globe, as the Lahti Symphony Orchestra marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finland’s national composer with a wonderful week in the acoustically splendid setting of Sibelius Hall.

The composer has earned his fame, so let´s celebrate it with enthusiasm!

WED 2nd SEPTEMBER at 7 pm SYMPHONY CONCERT BBC Symphony Orchestra Sakari Oramo, conductor Johanna Rusanen, soprano Waltteri Torikka, baritone The Polytech Choir En saga Kullervo At 4.30 pm Kalevi Aho Hall (Lahti Music Insitute)

MON 31st AUGUST at 7 pm

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

OPENING CONCERT

Jaakko Kuusisto, violin Heini Kärkkäinen, piano

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Leif Segerstam, conductor Anu Komsi, soprano Tapiola Luonnotar Lemminkäinen Suite

TUE 1st SEPTEMBER at 7 pm SYMPHONY CONCERT Lahti Symphony Orchestra Osmo Vänskä, conductor The Wood Nymph Symphony No. 3 Symphony No. 4

THU 3rd SEPTEMBER at 7 pm SYMPHONY CONCERT BBC Symphony Orchestra Okko Kamu, conductor Sergei Malov, violin Violin Concerto Symphony No. 2 At 4.30 pm Kalevi Aho Hall (Lahti Music Insitute)

PIANO RECITAL Paavali Jumppanen, piano

at 4.30 Kalevi Aho Hall (Lahti Music Insitute)

PIANO RECITAL Folke Gräsbeck, piano

www.sinfonialahti.fi

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FRI 4th SEPTEMBER at 7 pm

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

SYMPHONY CONCERT Lahti Symphony Orchestra Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor Symphony No. 1 The Bard Symphony No. 5

WATER & NATURE

At 3 p.m. Kalevi Aho Hall (Lahti Music Insitute)

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Sibelius Piano Trio

SYMPHONY CONCERT

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Tempera Quartet

SIBELIUS ON A SUNDAY MORNING The award winner of the III international Sibelius Singing Competition

Sibelius Hall Ticket Sales: Tel. +358 (0)600 393 949 (€ 1,53/min+Inc) (Monday to Friday 12 pm-5 pm) Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 Lahti Group ticket sales: Tel. 03 (Int. +358 3) 814 4460 (Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm) e-mail: sinfonialahti@lahti.fi e-mail: sinfonialahti@lahti.fi

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SUN 6th SEPTEMBER at 11 am

Ticket Sales: Tel. +358(0)600 10 800 (€ 1,96/min+Inc) Tel. +358(0)600 10 020 (€ 6,79/call+Inc) www.lippupalvelu.fi

ACCOMMODATION

At 12.30 pm Kalevi Aho Hall (Lahti Music Insitute)

TICKETS: Orhestra concerts € 49–20 / BBC €€ 89–30 Chamber music concerts € 19 / 6.9. € 24

SHOPPING

Lahti Symphony Orchestra Okko Kamu, conductor The Oceanides The Pohjola´s Daughter Symphony No. 6 Symphony No. 7

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

SAT 5th SEPTEMBER at 5 pm

Sibelius-festival EXPRESS Helsinki – Sibelius Hall – Helsinki Departure front of Kiasma Tue-Fri at 5 pm and Sat at 3 pm. Return ticket € 20 SYMPHONICALLY TOGETHER:

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Soile Yli-Mäyry’s Art Castle

History, art & culture There are dozens of interesting museums, summertime exhibitions and summer theatres in the Lahti region, offering new experiences for people of all ages and sizes.

Five Star Manor What do an ancient Chinese funerary figure, the sculpture Marjatta by Emil Wikström and watercolours depicting the town of Vyborg by Viktor Svaetichin have in common?

The answer is the Five Star Manor exhibition at the Lahti Historical Museum. Lahti Historical Museum, 27.3. 2015–28.2.2016

in Finland. It is a rare medieval site in Finland. Its history can only be surveyed by means of further archeological studies.

Immilä water mill The rapids of Immilä were used for milling already in the middle ages and the oldest written information on the rapids dates as far back as 1548. Today Immilä is a museum area and the mill also hosts a café and a handicraft showroom open during the summer.

Ruins of the Church of St. Lawrence The Church of St. Lawrence in Hämeenkoski was built in the late 15th or early 16th century. The church was used as a place of worship until the 17th cen- Among other things, the Orimattila Art tury. Studies have shown that the church is almost Museum includes the collections of the Ilmari unique among the 101 medieval stone churches and Toini Wall-Hakala Art Foundation, as well as

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ART EXHIBITION 27 June - 7 August 2015

Open from 11 am to 5 pm, closed on Mondays Sales exhibition.

This summer’s classic artist is Outi Heiskanen. Also a large number of Finnish modern artists. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs.

Pyhäniemi Manor • Rantatie 708 • Hollola tel. +358 (0)3 788 1466 • www.pyhaniemenkartano.fi

SHOPPING ACCOMMODATION MAPS

Gallery Aila Seppälä Visual poetry refers to poetry that you can watch, i.e. where the focus lies not only in the meaning of words but also in their visual nature. It is a combination of poetry and visual arts; it highlights the physical form of letters. Sanakuva Kollektiivi Merkillinen – Visual poetry exhibition 29.7.–23.8.

1 July at 5 pm 2 July at 6 pm 3 July at 6 pm 4 July at 5 pm 7 August at 7 pm 8 August at 8 pm

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Villa Roosa – an old felt slipper factory. Villa Roosa is a summer exhibition destination for modern art at Orimattila. SUMMER EXHIBITION 2015 is open 13.6.–19.8.

In the Arms of Don Giovanni Tunes of Sibelius (church) Total Cello Ensemble (church) About Eternal Love Clear Night (Sibelius Hall) Large park concert

WATER & NATURE

Modern art meets history Soile Yli-Mäyry’s Art Castle boasts a selection of paintings by Soile Yli-Mäyry from a period of nearly 30 years. You can visit the castle to admire this architecturally important house and its spectacular halls, where approximately thirty years of art by YliMäyry has been collected.

CONCERT SERIES:

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Orimattila Local History Museum The Local History Museum located right in the centre of Orimattila is a farmhouse museum, whose nine different buildings feature objects related to everyday life in the farmhouse in the 1800s and early 1900s.

– Modern art and concerts –

CULTURE

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

PYHÄNIEMI 2015

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

the exhibition "Erkkos from Orimattila" presenting the life of brothers J.H., Eero and Rudolf Elias Erkko. Ilmari Wall-Hakala's collection of the art of the 1800s and 1900s includes 173 paintings and drawings, 41 sculptures and etched plates.

Among other things, the collection includes paintings by Akseli Gallén-Kallela, Albert Edelfelt, Pekka Halonen and Helene Schjärfbäck.

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Everybody Says I Do

Let's go to the summer theatre!

The Lahti region is known for its numerous summer theatres. There are plays for adults and children alike. Don't forget to book your tickets to your favourite play in time.

Suvivalssi Myllysaari Island houses a wonderful summer theatre in an old boathouse. This summer's production is a love story called Suvivalssi ("Midsummer Waltz") in the spirit of old Finnish black and white movies. 8.7.–9.8.

Kaikki sanoo tahdon! The musical comedy "Everybody Says I Do" invites you to this summer's

funniest wedding. Annabella has found the man of her dreams and is getting married. The groom is sensible, trustworthy and safe. But then Annabella meets Lauri, a destitute fortune hunter who is engaged to another woman – and not to any woman whatsoever, but Annabella's divorced mother. Who will finally walk the isle and with whom? You can see the summer's funniest

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SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

wedding comedy even if it rains in the covered Messilä Fair Restaurant from 10.6.–2.7.

CULTURE

Valkea kuin uni During its first summer ever, Urajärvi Manor Theatre will introduce the first part of its manor trilogy: in July 2015 will be the premiere of Valkea kuin uni, a play dramatised from Elisabeth Aho's novel about the love story of the lord of Urajärvi Manor, Axel von Heideman, and young miss Sofia Heintzius of Rantala Manor. facebook.com/kartanoteatteri

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS WATER & NATURE

Kellokosken Prinsessa What is the difference between being crazy and being normal? Pesäkallio Summer Theatre's this summer's production is the fascinating story of Kellokosken Prinsessa ("the Princess of Kellokoski"), Anna Lappalainen.

Anna was admitted to a mental hospital in the late 1920's. After several periods of treatment, she ended up at Kellokoski Psychiatric Hospital where she was treated for more than fifty years.

Since the very onset of her illness, Anna had delusions of grandeur: she ennobled herself and became blue-blooded, the Princess. 24.6.–2.8.

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A love story in the spirit of old Finnish black and white movies

MYLLYSAARI SUMMER THEATRE

Ticket reservations

Performances from 8 July to 9 August

myllysaarenkesateatteri@gmail.com or tel. +358 40 6049 777

For additional information, please see facebook.com/suvivalssi

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Hallittu munaus Businessman Lenni Lukander starts to create a work of art for the Köljy parish.

Things go according to Lukander's plan until sisters Bertta and Lempi Kämäräinen bring a load of rubbish to the intended location of the work of art, and people think that the rubbish is the work of art ordered by Lukander. Honkalinna Summer Theatre.

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July

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Päivikki Rysänen ja laiton lempi As we reach the 2020s, the Centre Party, the Finns Party and the Christian Democrats have combined their forces, and the Government consists of this "Healing Finland" electoral alliance. Heinäsuo Summer Theatre

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Pekko ja Massahurmaaja Jätinpesän näyttämö produces the premiere of the play Pekko ja massahurmaaja, written by Outi Keskevaari and directed by Jarmo Keskevaari.

Collaboration:

S u m m e r re s t a u r a n t

26 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE SUMMER 2015 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES LAHTI Bank Gallery of Vesijärvi Artwork in nature Gallery Aila Seppälä Kauppakatu 2 A Gallery Keijo Malkki Aleksanterinkatu 33 Gallery Nuovo Mariankatu 16 Gallery oyoy Päijänteenkatu 3 Gallery Pro Puu Satamakatu 2 A Finnish Canoeing Museum www.lahdenmuseot.fi Museum of Military Medicine (open by appointment) www.lahdenmuseot.fi Lahti Art Museum Vesijärvenkatu 11 A Lahti Historical Museum Lahdenkatu 4 Motorbike Museum www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi Simolan Taide ja Kehys Hollolankatu 10

Uusi Kipinä Kymintie 1 Ulpukka Vesijärvi harbour Stamakatu 9 ASIKKALA Antti’s Car Museum www.antinautomuseo.fi Art Attic Taidevintti Kanavatie 17 Art Barn Hirvonen Häkäläntie 10 A Asikkala Old Homestead www.lahdenmuseot.fi Hägg´s museum of taxidermy Häggintie 28 Päijät-Häme Aeronautical Museum www.lahtiguide.fi/fi/esittely/ ilmailumuseo Päijännetalo House and Finnish www.paijannetalo.fi Tupala's House Museum www.lahdenmuseot.fi Vääksy Water Mill and Electric Plant Museum www.museot fi

HOLLOLA Atelier Asta Pulkkinen Hollolan kk.

Atelier-Gallery Honkalinna Honkalinnankuja 5 Atelier Lauri Tervo Vanha Messiläntie 8 Gallery Timo Jakola Hakamaantie 4, Kukkila Pyhäniemi Manor House www.pyhaniemi.fi The Museum of Local History and Culture Rälssintie 6, Hollola kk.

HÄMEENKOSKI Hämeenkoski Old Homestead Museum www.hameenkoski.fi KÄRKÖLÄ Huovila Park www.karkola.fi Kärkölä Old Homestead Museum www.karkola.fi

Come and enjoy Jokela Manor!

Summer restaurant and art exhibition

14.6.–2.8. 2015

Tue–Sun 12–18 (closed on Mondays) Tel. +358 (0)50 566 7924 Pihlajamäentie 23 Hämeenkoski www.jokelankartano.fi

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle

Erkontie 8, 16300 Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)40 829 3512, +358 (0)3 7778117 Open on Sundays 12 am - 5 pm, other times by appointment, 5.7.-2.8. open every day 12 am - 5 pm www.soileyli-mayry.com

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Find your way to Finnish forest.

HÄGG’S

MUSEUM OF TAXIDERMY KORPINPOHJA FARM Häggintie 28, Urajärvi Opening hours and inquiries +358 40 58 58 006 hagginelaintayttamo. wordpress.com

incl. guide services, exhibitions and the museum

Orimattila

ART MUSEUM

2.6.– 2.8. Tue–Sun from noon to 6 pm At other times Tue–Fri from noon to 4 pm, Sat from 10 am to 2 pm and Sun from 11 am to 3 pm

www.orimattila.fi/taidemuseo

An action-packed adventure classic

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Opening hours in the summer of 2015

Alexandre Dumas

ACCOMMODATION

Lahdentie 65, FI-16300 Orimattila, Finland Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

SHOPPING

Collections of Art Foundation Ilmari and Toini Wall-Hakala: Finnish top artists from the early 19th century to the 1950s Collections of Pentti Papinaho Exhibition Erkkos of Orimattila Summer exhibition from 5 June to 16 August 2015 Watercolours by Lea Karttunen, ceramic art by Päivi Rintaniemi and textile art by Marjaana Tillander-Luhtala

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Tel. +358 40 308 6227 | www.karkola.fi

WATER & NATURE

Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm Museum, exhibitions and café open between 24 May and 16 August from 11 am to 6 pm (closed on Mondays) Day ticket € 5

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

A gorgeous English garden in Kärkölä!

CULTURE

ORIMATTILA Art Museum Orimattila www.orimattila.fi Artjärvi Old Homestead Museum www.orimattila.fi Orimattila Old Homestead Museum www.orimattila.fi Orimattilan Bottle Museum www.orimattila.fi Orimattila Art Museum www.orimattila.fi Soile Yli-Mäyry's Art Castle Erkontie 8

PADASJOKI Ars Auttoinen Keinuhongantie 17 Gallery Pikanttis Keskustie 16 Gallery Ars Arrakoski Tevännintie Kahden kauppa Nyystöläntie 231 Mill Museum Palsa www.kapteenska.fi/ palsanmylly Padasjoki Museum www.padasjoki.fi Storeroom Museum www.lahdenmuseot.fi Torittu Village Smith Museum www.torittu.fi

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

NASTOLA Atelier Riitta Halkokorventie 27 Arts and Action Centre Villähteentie 458, Villähde Heritage Estate Kaivola Pitkätie 195 Art Center Taarasti Taarastintie 6 Atelier-Gallery Teemu Kaski Vehkosillantie 100 Nastola Old Homestead Museum www.nastola.fi

the three musketeers Directed by Milko Lehto

premiere 26 september 2015 Ticket office, tel. 0600 30 5757 (€1.53/min + local call charge, available only in Finland) Group ticket sales tel. +358 (0)3 752 6000 Intermission catering tel. +358 (0)3 782 6474 www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi www.lippu.fi

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Deli-Café TryffDeli

Local delicacies The Lahti region is full of wonderful restaurants and local specialties.

Päijät-Häme cuisine has always utilised the plentiful bounty of the lakes and forests: pike-perch, lavaret and vendace as well as mushrooms and game.

Keinuhonka Farm at Auttoinen in Padasjoki houses lifestyle shop Suvimarja where you can buy not only interior decoration items but also fashion, jewellery and accessories. Above Suvimarja, you will find Navettamarketti, a local food shop that offers the farm's own meat produce, produce of other local farmers and organic food products.

Washing the food down Beverages made from the Salpausselkä groundwater by Hartwall are excellent with food. Genuine local beverages are also available at Brewery & Distillery Teerenpeli. You can taste berry wines made from the farm’s own berries at Vineyard Pihamaa. The farm

cultivates all sorts of plants, such as strawberry, raspberry and currants.

VellamoMenu serves tastes of Päijät-Häme and seasonal delicacies from local ingredients in Lahti and the surrounding areas. The main ingredients of the menu come directly from local farms, fishermen and producers. Each VellamoMenu restaurant plans its own special menu based on these ingredients. www.vellamomenu.fi Meronen Maatila-Liha farm store Eggs by Pynnönen, bread by Salminen, cheeses from Mäkelän Tilajuustola, smoked products from own smoking

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AMERICAN STYLE DINER

ATMOSPHERIC RESTAURANT TUNNELMALLINEN TILAUSRAVINTOLA (by reservation)

www.torostexmex.com

Tex-Mex Restaurant Open: Mon-Thu 11–22, Fri 11–23, Sat 12–23, Sun 12–22 Jalkarannantie 19, FI-15900 Lahti, Finland Tel. +358 (0)3 781 0220 • www.ravintolalokki.fi

Hämeenkatu 21, 15110 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 721 2122

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A lakeside restaurant close to downtown Lahti. Open all year round, buffet lunch served every day. The restaurant with its glass walls is an excellent and memorable venue for dining, family parties and meetings.

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

ACCOMMODATION

Restaurant Teivaan Lokki

SHOPPING

Charming restaurant and Finnish gastronomy

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Savontie715, 715,Heinlammi, Heinlammi, 15230 Lahti Savontie 15230 Lahti Tel. +358 400025 611•025 • www.kaapinlahteenkievari.fi Puh. 0400(0)611 www.kaapinlahteenkievari.fi

WATER & NATURE

TryffDeli You can find wild truffle and mushroom treats from Lahti at the Deli-Café TryffDeli in Lahti. While smelling and tasting truffle products, it’s a good idea to also have a cup of coffee or some lunch soup. www.tryffeli.fi

Savontie +358044 (0)44 www.busburger.fi Savontie409 409 Tel.Puh. 764764 199199 www.busburger.fi

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

The farm shop at Okeroinen Mill sells several types of fresh flour in packages of different sizes as well as other farm produce. The flour is ground and packaged weekly, depending on the demand. The mill adds no additives to its flour. www.kinnarintila.fi/okeroisten-myllypuoti

CULTURE

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

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

oven and self-made sausages. These and other delicacies can be purchased from the Merosen Maatila-Liha farm store.

30 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE SUMMER 2015 CAFÉS LAHTI Arnold's cafe Shopping center Trio Café Sinuhe www.sinuhe.fi Café Charlotta www.cafecharlotta.fi Café Laurell Lahti www.laurell.fi Café MeaManna www.meamanna.fi Café Oskarin Piha Hämeenkatu 17 Café Piano Paviljonki www.casseli.fi Café Picnic www.picnic.fi Café Vaarin Kahvila Kauppahalli Café Walimo www.wanhawalimo.fi Ciao! Caffe www.ciaocaffe.fi Helenan Kotileipomo Lahti Squere Presso Sokos www.presso.fi Robert´s Coffee www.robertscoffee.com

Sinuhe Bakery Café www.sinuhe.fi TryffDeli www.tryffdeli.fi ASIKKALA Grilli-Kahvio Elvi´s Asikkalantie 1 Hotel Tallukka, cafe www.tallukka.fi Kahvila Sokerilla www.kahvilasokerilla.fi Kanavan Kotileipomo www.kanavankotileipomo.fi Majakkapaviljonki www.majakkapaviljonki.fi Ranskalainen kyläkauppa www.facebook.com/ ranskalainenkylakauppa Vanha Kevari www.vanhakevar.fi Viipurilainen Cafe & Deli www.viipurilainen.fi HOLLOLA Café and Patisserie Pulla-Pojat www.pulla-pojat.fi Café Anita Kauppakatu 6

Pioni ja piironki www.kinnarintila.fi/pioni-ja-piironki/ HÄMEENKOSKI Koskikartano Café-Restaurant Tampereentie 636 KÄRKÖLÄ Huovilan puisto Café Museontie Café Tähkä/Kärkölän Juhlapalvelu www.juhlapalvelukarkola.fi NASTOLA Bakery-Café Ruisranne Maitotie 4 Café and Patisserie Kahvitar www.kahvitar.fi Heliopolis Café Rakokiventie 10 Immilä Mill Cafe www.kahvitar.fi Lunch Café Sokuri Ullankankaantie 1 Villähteen Leipä www.villahteenleipa.fi

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

SHOPPING

The Viking milieu at Harald takes you and your friends to the age of the Vikings, where food and drink are the centrepiece of the feast. Gastronomes are welcome to be served at our tables – by the boatload, if necessary! We offer all kinds of treats, from small delicacies to deserts - experiences available for the seeker of quick thrills or a larger feast for the seasoned hunter.

Our menu caters to the friends of game, fish and vegetarian dishes. One of our specialties is a dish server partly from a sword or shield, in accordance with the Viking spirit.

In addition, you can fill your goblet with aromatic wines and exotic beers.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Viking restaurant Harald

WATER & NATURE

LAHTI Amarillo Aleksanterinkatu 10 Bombe Curry House Rautatienkatu 8

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

RESTAURANTS

Restaurant Momento Karisma shopping center Restaurant Möysä Viipurintie 2 Restaurant Pulcinella Hämeenkatu 21 Restaurant Siipiravintola Rautatienkatu 15 Restaurant Taivaanranta Rautatienkatu 13 Restaurant Voitto Salpausselänkatu 8 Rosso Aleksanterinkatu 16 Roux Rautatienkatu 7 Santa Fé Aleksanterinkatu 10 Spaghetteria Mamma Maria Vapaudenkatu 10 Torero Rautatienkatu 15 Toros Tex-Mex Restaurant Hämeenkatu 21 Trattoria Seurahuone Aleksanterinkatu 14 Viking Restaurant Harald Vesijärvenkatu 24

CULTURE

PADASJOKI Café-Restaurant Laituri www.padasrannat.fi Café-Restaurant Laakeri www.ravintolalaakeri.net Café-Restaurant Modetti www.modetti.fi

Casseli Borupinraitti 4 El Toro Mariankatu 8 Great Wall Aleksanterinkatu 1 Hua Du Rautatienkatu 11 Huviretki/ Hotel Cumulus Vapaudenkatu 24 Jonel Thai Vapaudenkatu 15 Kirti Maya Vuorikatu 24 Little Italy Rautatienkatu 21, 2nd floor Manhattan Steak House Vapaudenkatu 22 / Trio Hansa Homefood Lauantai Karisma shopping centre ja Aleksanterinkatu 23 Restaurant Lokki Jalkarannantie 19 Restaurant Lucky House Karjalankatu 1 Hämeenkatu 9 Restaurant Himnadi Vuorikatu 35 Restaurant Martina Aleksanterinkatu 23

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

ORIMATTILA Café Misako Hevostie 1 Café-kiosk Sarin nurkka Tönnönkoskentie 2 Café and Patisserie Marenki Erkontie 13 Kehräämö Café Pakaantie 1 Kuumakuppi Kärrytie 4 Leipurinkulma Erkontie 12 Set Café Erkontie 2

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Cafe Kariranta Passenger Harbour, Satamakatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1763 Open daily iIn the summertime 9–20 In the wintertime 9–18 www.kariranta.fi Handicraft Shop Ulpukka Satamakatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5364 In the summertime 10–19 In the wintertime 10–18 www.ulpukka.fi

Cafe Kariranta and Handicraft Shop Ulpukka Cafe Kariranta and Handicraft Shop Ulpukka serve customers in the old but beautifully restored station building at Lahti Passenger Harbour all year round.

Cafe Kariranta is one of the most intimate cafes in Lahti. The hostesses offer fresh savoury and sweet pastries baked onsite. Cafe Kariranta's famous cinnamon buns are guaranteed to be the largest in Lahti!

Handicraft Shop Ulpukka offers a large selection of Finnish high-quality handicraft products: ceramics, glass, knitwear, woven fabric, wood products, jewellery, cards, etc.

Enjoy your coffee on the sunny terrace!

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SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS CULTURE

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

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS WATER & NATURE

Restaurant Piano Open daily from 11 am (subject to weather conditions). Available on order in the wintertime.

ACCOMMODATION

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

SHOPPING

Casseli, nestling close to the Sibelius Hall on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi, is a high-quality dining and social restaurant with its own distinctive atmosphere. It stands on the site of the old Lahti Glass Factory.

The impressive restaurant building was constructed in 1999, but its architectural style is the same as in the Glass Factory of the 1920s. The restaurant gives splendid views straight onto Lake Vesijärvi. Its large windows integrate the winter landscape into the dining experience.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Restaurant on the lakeshore

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34 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE SUMMER 2015 Wanha Walimo Vesijärvenkatu 25 Restaurant Ylämummo Aleksanterinkatu 26 ASIKKALA Kanavan Kunkku Kanavantie 17, Vääksy Hotel Tallukka Tallukantie 1 Majakka Pavilion Kanavalahti, Vääksy HOLLOLA Manor House Messilä Messiläntie 308, Messilä Restaurant Kunnantupa Parinpellontie 19 Soramäen Pirtti Tiilikankaantie 1 HÄMEENKOSKI Manor House Jokela Pihlajamäentie 23 KÄRKÖLÄ Tammenportti Course Centre (groups by appointment) Vaahalantie 63, Järvelä Neste Kärkölä Peltotie 3, Järvelä NASTOLA Sports Centre Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167 Restaurant Ailin Mestarintie 1 Restaurant Turkinpippuri Pekkalantie 20 ORIMATTILA Ala-Seppälän pitopalvelu More eating Erkontie 15 A Lakitupa Orionaukio 2 A tips from Orimattilan Wanha Mestari INFO office Erkontie 12 Restaurant Jukkis Fork Oy Käkeläntie 9 Restaurant Tehdas Pakaantie 1 Restaurant Pepperoni Salmelantie 1 A Chinese Restaurant New Beijing Erkontie 2 PADASJOKI Inn Aijakka Kylänraitti 22, Auttoinen Inn Onnenmyyrä Haukkatie 3, Nyystölä

PUBS & BARS LAHTI Amarillo Bar Aleksanterinkatu 10 Bar & Bistro Seurahuone Aleksanterinkatu 14 Brygga Citybar Aleksanterinkatu 9 Beer Restaurant Teerenpeli Vapaudenkatu 20 Dublin Irish Pub Vapaudenkatu 16

STEAK HOUSE SINCE 1986

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

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KÄRKÖLÄ Pub Alan Mesta Hähkäniementie 1 NASTOLA Restaurant Ailin Mestarintie 1 Restaurant Turkinpippuri Pekkalantie 20

A scenic restaurant seating 120 customers Cafe Voitto and an outdoor terrace in the summertime • Extensive catering services for everyday life or parties •

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OUR FAMILY RESTAURANT!

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

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Restaurant Voitto •

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ASIKKALA Mani-baari Nuoramoistentie 2

HÄMEENKOSKI Restaurant Star Keskustie 29

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Restaurant Armas Vapaudenkatu 13 Restaurant Cheri Aleksanterinkatu 25 A Restaurant Club Chicago Vesijärvenkatu 11 Yöhuvipuisto Tivoli Vapaudenkatu 13 Restaurant Wanha Mestari Aleksanterinkatu 23

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Jackalope Vesijärvenkatu 22 El Banco Aleksanterinkatu 10 Public Corner Aleksanterinkatu 10 B (Lanun aukio) Bar Hanhenpoika Rautatienkatu 7 Bar Hiidenkivi Rautatienkatu 28 Bar Metro Rautatienkatu 21 Bar Tirra Loviisankatu8 Bar Torvi Loviisankatu8

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Aleksanterinkatu 14, Lahti Reservations tel. +358 (0)20 1234 654

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Piano Pavilion

Passenger harbour The port of Lahti is called the living-room of the inhabitants of Lahti. It is the focal point of numerous summer and winter events. In summer, the shores of Vesijärvi Lake are taken over by the Bank Gallery of Vesijärvi exhibition coordinated by the Pro Puu Association. In May, it will transform into a huge sailing event. In the harbour, you can eat, drink, have fun, sing, dance and be happy – enjoy the Finnish summer.

Restaurant Casseli Casseli is a high-class di­ning restaurant right next to the Sibelius Hall. The restaurant offers a great view of Lake Vesijärvi. The menu and matching wine list are renewed three times per year.

there. Kantiini Risa Robell offers a wide range of pies, cakes and fresh coffee.

Wood architecture at Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour The surroundings of the Lahti Passenger Harbour is a Mecca for wood architecture enthusiA cup of coffee at the harbour There is a asts. A complete wood arc­hitecture park is being café full of feeling and history in the old harbor constructed close to the Sibelius Hall. The latest master’s building in the Lahti Passenger Harbour. site is Café Piano Pavilion right at the shoreline.

There is always freshly baked pastries and fresh The harbour area also includes two other sites coffee. You find the city’s largest cinnamon buns of the themed park: a lighted bus stop designed

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

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

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by Japanese Kengo Kuma and a wooden spiral designed by Australian Richard Leplastier.

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

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DID YOU KNOW? Finland is one of the best fishing countries in the world and the plan is to retain it as such. WWF Finland aims at making Finland the first state in the world where only sustainably caught and produced fish is sold by the end of 2015. So let's grab a fishing rod and get out there!

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

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Harbour services LAHTI Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour includes guest boat berths, piers for scheduled service ships/charter ships, restaurants, cafés, a handicraft store, a gallery and naturally the Sibelius Hall.

Find out n more informatio r ou rb ha t abou services from www.lahtiregion.fi

showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut and boating equipment.

HOLLOLA Kirkkolahti Harbour (Hollola Parish Village) in the Hollola parish village includes guest Teivaa Harbour includes guest boat berths, car- boat berths, lavatories and a beach. avan places, a restaurant, vacuum devices for portable toilets, a household waste management point, Messilä Harbour includes guest boat berths, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories, a accommodation, a camping area, a restaurant, a washing machine, a boat ramp, boating equip- store, a household and hazardous waste management and a swimming beach for dogs. ment point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, an electricity outlet, drinking water, showers, lavatoNiemi Harbour includes guest boat berths, a ries, a washing mac­hine, a barbecue hut. fuel outlet, a restaurant, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for PADASJOKI portable toilets, an ice dispenser, electricity out- Padasjoki Laivaranta Harbour includes cafélets, water, showers, lavatories and two boat ramps. restaurant, guest boat berths, seasonal boat berths, electric outlets, an information desk, a houseASIKKALA hold waste management point, vacuum devices Kanavalahti Harbour (Lake Päijänne side) for portable toilets, drinking water, a restaurant, includes guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, lavatories, showers, a washing machine, a fuel a store, a waste management point, vacuum devices outlet, a children’s playground, a store and two for portable toilets, electricity outlets, drinking water, boat ramps.

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

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

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

Piilostenniemi Tel. +358 (0)40 084 6426 Ritaniemen raputila Tel. +358 (0)40 035 3588 Ruuhijärven riistapiha Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1520 Taivasalla Oy Tel. +358 (0)44 071 1711 Tainionvirran koskikalastus Tel. +358 (0)3 716 1268 Troutdoor eräpaja Tel. +358 (0)3 766 0641 Uskilan kalastuskunta Tel. +358 (0)40 012 4051 Haukikoira Tel. +358 (0)50 62811

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CHARTER TRANSPORT Padasjoen Venepalvelut Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 825 9644

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

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CRUISES & RENTAL BOATS J-Team´s Line Tel. +358 (0)44 075 3000 Lahden Järvimatkailu Tel. +358 (0)3 752 2225, Lassen Retket Tel. +358 (0)50 049 9599 Padasjoen Laiva Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 035 1959 Päijänne Risteilyt Hilden Oy Tel. +358 (0)14 263 447 Päijänteen Venepalvelut Tel. +358 (0)40 734 9210 Super Safari Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 506 1284 M/S Samantta Tel. +358 (0)400 492 470 M/S Suvitähti II, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)45 605 4340 M/S Happy Days, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)500 429 454

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING MAPS

You can leave your car in our car park in downtown Lahti.

Kauppakatu 18, 15140 Lahti www.kauppakeskussyke.fi

ACCOMMODATION

Get everything you need for your everyday life easily at Mall Syke!

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Activities for children HOP ON! In Lahti, you can conveniently move from one trip destination to another on the Puksu city train. Puksu runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, depending on the weather.

Domestic Animal Yard is open from 25.5.–18.8.

Entrance is free of charge.

Orimattila Domestic Animal Park In the domestic animal park, you can become familiar with various cute domestic animals, such as reindeer, wild boars, goats and ponies. In the park, you can also enjoy horse-cab rides or view the scenery while riding a Shetland pony. Open on 17.5.– 9.8. every day from 11–19.

Swimming beaches There are several nice beaches in the Lahti area, where you can have a dip. Child-friendly beaches in Lahti include the Mukkula, Joutjärvi and Herrasmanni beaches.

In Vääksy, you can have a swim at the Kalmarinranta beach.

Horse riding The Lahti area also has beautiful landscapes for horse riding. There are several Yli-Marola 4h Domestic Animal Yard located stables in the region that offer riding lessons all at 47 Neljänkaivonkatu is a home for goats, cocks, year round. In addition to traditional riding, in the hens, rabbits and sheep in an authentic country- Lahti area you can also enjoy riding treks on Iceside environment. The yard is open on Mon, Tue, landic horses.

Thu and Fri from 10–17, and on Sat from 11–15. The yard is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. The In the YogaROCKS premises in Lahti, you can put

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Orimattila OrimattilanDomestic kotieläinpuisto Animal Park

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your skills and strength to the test in wall climbing. YogaROCKS offers tracks with different levels for both beginners and more skilled climbers.

Climbers do not use ropes, as safety is secured with thick crash pads. Wall climbing is suitable for both big and small climbers. If unfamiliar with the sport, an instructor will be available to assist. www.yogarocks.fi

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Pajukettu Adventure Park is a track built using the local terrain and trees. It includes speedy slides, challenging climbing and obstacle courses that require some dedication. The Adventure Park is an active amusement park where the adventures have to use their own bodies and problem-solving abilities. www.pajulahti.com

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

Lahti Bowl

THE GREATEST ADVENTURE IN LAHTI

ADVENTURE PARK PAJULAHTI!

Launeenkatu 5, 15100 Lahti puh. 0440 420 300 www.lahdenkeilahalli.fi Pajulahdentie 167, FI-15560 Nastola, Finland

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Lahden keilahalli

THIS SOMET IS YOU M HING EXPER UST IENCE!

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The Family Park at Kaarikatu 26 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.

SHOPPING

Mini Golf Centre Laune The Unparalleled Laune Mini Golf Center is one of Europe's largest mini golf centers. A hectare size area has four different types of mini-golf courses. One of the fields is a putting green, which is a real golf course in miniature. For families with children the fun track is the easier one.

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ALMOST A HUNDRED STORES AT SHOPPING CENTRE TRIO.

THE CITY’S BEST Fashion, speciality stores, restaurants and cafés.

Bring your car to the city’s most convenient garage! Trio will compensate you the parking fee for one hour if you buy something (min. value €5).

Welcome!

/KauppakeskusTrio

Trio Shopping Centre, Aleksanterinkatu 18, FI-15140 Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10 am to 8 pm, Sat 9 am to 6 pm, Sun noon to 6 pm; opening hours of the stores may vary, see trio.fi

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

www.punnitse.fi Grocery store selling bulk and specialty goods in Shopping centre Trio Vesku plaza, ground floor.

TRIO

Aleksanterinkatu Lahti, 0207 497500 500 Aleksanterinkatu Aleksanterinkatu Aleksanterinkatu18, 18, 18, 18,Lahti, Lahti, Lahti,Тел.

Tel. p. 0207 0207 0207497 497 497 500 500 Palvelemme: Open: Открыто: Mon-Fri пн-пт Ma-Pe 8–21, 8–21, 8–21, Satсбla 8–18, La8–18, 8–18, Sun всsu Su 12–18 12–18 12–18 Palvelemme: ark.

8-21, 8-18, 12-18

Life’s small pleasures from us to you.

You will find us on Kauppakuja in Shopping Centre Trio www.facebook.com/gisanunelma www.sadunpuoti.fi

PHARMACY TRIO Mall Trio, ground floor, Vesku plaza

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recommends

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The old slogan was Moi Lahtelaista! (Hi, I'm from Lahti!) but now we use the new slogan, Support Your Local. It is both a statement and a product.

Or you can think of it as a product that takes a stand: it shows that all of us can make small choices to influence our living environment.

The Lahti region is full of fun restaurants, small boutiques, cafés and other services that make the cityscape more lively. The renovated market square and its surroundings will make downtown Lahti even more lively.

Explore the boutiques, enjoy what they have to offer, participate in events, admire the nature, buy something to take with you home and take a shine to the Lahti region!

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Support your local

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Shopping The Lahti region are a true paradise for shoppers offering tailor-made suits, Italian style, American classics and original collections by Finnish designers.

There are plenty of stores to choose from both in Lahti and in the surrounding municipalities for those interested in interior decoration.

Factory outlet centre You can do affordable shopping in several factory outlets in the Lahti region. Fashion is available at the Naisten Pukutehdas, and children’s wear is on sale at Zalekua in Hollola, fashion outlet Megamyynti Arena in Orimattila and Luhta in Lahti and Nastola. If you like candles, you should stop by at the factory outlet of Maria Drockila in Orimattila or the Finnmari store in Hollola. You can get a pair of new shoes

from the Montra outlet and Tepsut in Hollola.

Malls and shopping streets Mall Trio in downtown Lahti includes more than a hundred speciality stores, and other downtown stores are within a walking distance from the mall. Valo includes many interesting stores as well. Karisma offers a balanced combination of clothing, sports, specialty shops and services,

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bringing to the same context the daily selection of a large hypermarket.

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

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Petit St. Louis

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Kinnari Farm Pioni ja Piironki store at Kinnari Farm offers a wonderful milieu and delicacies made from the farm's own flour in the cafe's own ovens.

You can buy fresh pastries from flour made at the farm's own mill and a variety of interior decoration and gift products.

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Wanha Vääksy The old downtown area of Vääksy is a place worth visiting. If you like ceramics, you should go to the shops at the Green House (Vihreä talo). Accessories and jewellery is available at Takala Design. Vääksyn Mylly sells top-quality flour.

Lovely interior decoration items are available at Zoom Design, Hippaheikki ja Hilleriina and Antiikki Kanava. Lauran kauppa includes a little bit of everything: antiques, plants, ornaments and ironware, to mention some.

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Charm of small boutiques There is a cluster of small fashion boutiques in downtown Lahti.

The downtown boutiques offer everything from global top brands to tailor-made suits. Most of the boutiques sell clothes and also matching shoes, bags and accessories.

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

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46 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE SUMMER 2015 CAR PARTS Kiveriön Auto-osa Tel. +358 (0)3 733 5440 Hirsimetsäntie 7, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8-17 Sat 9-13 www.kiverionauto-osa.fi CAR RENTALS Avis Autovuokraamo Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 752 4130 www.avis.fi CRAFT SHOPS GiSan Unelma Kauppakeskus Trio, Lahti www.sadunpuoti.fi FASHION

by Marja Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.bymarja.com Kimi Tel. +358 (0)3 734 0437 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11–18 Sat 10.30–14

Kontti Boutique Ajokatu 65, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 9 –18, Sat 9–15 www.kontti.punainenristi.fi MariMari Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 www.marimari.fi Petit St. Louis Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 www.www.saintlouisstore.fi Putiikki 18 Rautatienkatu 18, 15110 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 751 0017 Open Mon-Fri 10–17, Sat 11–14 Puoti Rautatienkatu 13, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11-18, Sat 10-15 Tango Fashion Tel. +358 (0)40 073 0740 Höylääjäntie 2, Heinola Open Mon-Fri 10-19 Sat 10-16, Sun 12-18 Top DEI Fashion Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1177 Rautatienkatu 11, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11 –18, Sat 11–15

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Voglia Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10-17.30 Sat 10-14 www.voglia.fi SOMETHING DELICIOUS Arnolds Bakery & Coffee Shop Trio Tel. +358 (0)3 752 0330 Aleksanterinkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 7.30-20, Sat 10-18 www.arnolds.fi K-Supermarket TRIO Tel. 020 7497500 Aleksanterinkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8-21, Sat 8-18 www.k-supermarket.fi Punnitse & Säästä Tel. +358 (0)45 232 1612 Shopping Centre Trio, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–20 Sat 9–18, Sun 12–16 Punnitse & Säästä Tel. +358 (0)45 155 8762 Hämeenkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–20 Sat 9–18, Sun 12–16

www.bymarja.com

Is The best IN

SecOnd HanD Kontti is a department store operated by the Finnish Red Cross.

Second Hand Kontti Ajokatu 65, Lahti Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm kontti.redcross.fi

hti katu 8, La Vapauden (0)3 589 8580 8 5 Tel. +3 am–5.30 pm Mon-Fri 11–2 pm Sat 10 am

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www.scandichotels.fi

PHOTOGRAPHER’S STUDIO SINCE 1952

STORE

SHOPPING

SINCE 1951

ACCOMMODATION

AT THE SAME ADDRESS IN DOWNTOWN LAHTI, ACROSS THE STREET FROM SHOPPING CENTRE SOKOS

ALEKSANTERINKATU 12 FI-15110 Lahti

WELCOME!

farm shop, flowers, coffee shop, interior

WWW.KINNARINTILA.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

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AT SUMMER OPEN EVERYDAY

SORAMÄENTIE 1, HOLLOLA

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

More shopping places at lahtiregion.fi/en

LEISURE Bowling alley Launeenkatu 5, Lahti www.lahdenkeilahalli.fi For opening hours and reservations, please see online.

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SHOPPING CENTRES Shopping centre Syke Kauppakatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 7–21, Sat 7–18, Sun 12–18 www.kauppakeskussyke.fi Shopping centre TRIO Aleksanterinkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8–21, Sat 8–18, Sun 12–18 www.trio.fi/en/ Shopping centre Valo Saksalankatu 4-6, Lahti Open Mon-Sun 10–20 Store opening hours may differ from the times stated www.kauppakeskusvalo.fii

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OUTLETS Finnmari Kynttilätie 2, Hollola Luhta Outlet Shopping Centre Syke Saksalankatu 6, Lahti Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti Lankatie 6, Nastola

PHOTOGRAPHER´S STUDIOS Foto Riihelä Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2116 Aleksanterinkatu 12, Lahti Open Mon 9–18, Tue-Thu9–17 Fri 9–18, Sat 10–14

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Lahti City Theatre Kirkkokatu 14, Lahti www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi Lahti Fair Centre Salpausselänkatu 7, Lahti www.lahdenmessut.fi Liikuntakeskus Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167, 15560 Nastola www.pajulahti.com Sinfonia Lahti www. sinfonialahti.fi

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INTERIOR DECORATION STORES Finnmari Tel. +358 (0)3 873 1120 Kynttilätie 2, Hollola Tango Fashion Tel. +358 (0)400 730 740 Höylääjäntie 2, Heinola Open Mon-Fri 10–19, Sat 10-16, Sun 12–18 Míllan Rautatienkatu 20, 15110 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 755 9733 Open Mon-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 millanputiikki.fi Kinnarin tila (since 1667) Soramäentie 1, 15880 Hollola Tel. +358 (0)40 027 9250 Open Tue-Fri 11–18, Sat 10–16, Sun 12–16 Opening hours from June to August: Mon-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–16, Sun 12–16 kinnarintila.fi

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VALO SHOPPING CENTRE , ALL YOU NEED FOR HOME HOBBIES, AND LEISURE. OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri 10am–8pm Sat 9am–8pm Sun 10am–8pm

KAUPPAKESKUSVALO.FI Saksalankatu 4–6, FI-15100 Lahti, Finland Individual shops’ opening hours may vary.

ALWAYS AFFORTABLE!

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LAPPEENRANTA • LEMPÄÄLÄ www.luhta.fi/stores

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SHOPPING AT RAUTATIENKATU

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TOP

SHOPPING

DEI

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

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TOP

Italian fashion

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

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

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Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

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

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fashion

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

Rautatienkatu 18

Rautatienkatu 18

Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 Online shop www.marimari.fi

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50 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE SUMMER 2015 HOTELS LAHTI Hotel Cumulus Lahti +358 (0)3 813 711 Scandic Lahti +358 (0)3 339 3911 KauppaHotelli Grand +358 (0)3 544 00 Omenahotelli Lahti www.omenahotels.com Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone +358 (0)20 123 4655 Forenom House +358 (0)20 1983 420 ASIKKALA Hotel Tallukka +358 (0)3 888 81 HOLLOLA Manor Hotel Messilä +358 (0)3 860 11 NASTOLA Pajulahti Sporting center +358 (0)3 885 511 ORIMATTILA Hotel Teltta +358 (0)40 046 4893 OTHER ACCOMMODATION LAHTI Apartment Hotel Aleksi +358 (0)50 049 0500 Capitano +358 (0)50 338 8585

Casmi Oy www.careandsmile.net/rentals Hostel Patria +358 (0)3 782 3783 Irma's Bed and Breakfast +358 (0)40 755 9065 Kaapinlähteen Kievari www.kaapinlahteenkievari.fi Koppinen +358 (0)19 755 349 Lahden Pinja +358 (0)50 338 8585 Lepola Holiday and Course Centre +358 (0)40 716 9633 Metsola Center Oy +358 (0)40 911 9301 Mukkula Manor www.mukkulankartano.fi ASIKKALA Antin Juhlatalo +358 (0)44 778 0285 Villa Aurinkoranta +358 (0)40 542 3867 Mikkolan retkeilymaja +358 (0)3 766 2000 Niemimäen juhla- ja mansikkatila +358 (0)400 716 609 Urajärvi Holiday Village +358 (0)3 766 7295 Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus +358(0)40 7617690 HOLLOLA Gasthaus Salpakievari www.salpakievari.com

Laitiala Manor +358 (0)3 788 5879 Tyynelän Loma-asunnot www.tyynelanloma-asunnot.fi Upilan leirikeskus www.upila.fi HÄMEENKOSKI Jokelan Kartano +358 (0)50 566 7924 Kosken akka +358 (0)44 056 9993 Leirimaja Pääjärvi +358 (0)40 586 0745 Matkailutila Tulimäki +358 (0)3 764 1693 NASTOLA Mannan mummola www.manna.fi/51 Siikaniemi Course Center www.siikaniemi.fi Villa Selina +358 (0)3 7188 666 ORIMATTILA Luomuleipälä +358(0)40 592 3235 Maamiesseurantalo +358 (0)400 997528 Tortolan tallit +358 (0)3 760 1819 PADASJOKI Majatalo Onnenmyyrä +358 (0)40 049 9839

A town of possibities – ask us what’s on right now

Reservations hotelworld.fi or +358 20 055 055

An affordable apartment hotel in the center of Lahti • Decorated by Vallila Interior • Every room contains a kitchenette • Wireless internet connection More info: www.forenom.fi/houselahti Reservations www.forenom.fi, tel.+358 (0)20 198 3420 or reservations@forenom.fi

(€0.29/min + local call charge/mobile call charge)

Cumulus Lahti, Kauppakatu 10

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CAMPING & COTTAGES LAHTI Cat Marina – flowting villas +358 (0)20 766 9660 Herrasmanni outdoorarea +358(0)50 564 1112 Lomakeidas Jokikumpu Koskimyllyntie 450 Mukkula Camping & Cottage +358 (0)41 729 8359 ASIKKALA Villa Aurinkoranta +358(0)40 542 3867 Hoimela Farm +358 (0)340 530 1927 Iso-Naappilan loma iso-naappilanloma.fi Kenraali Cottage +358 (0)3 784 4242 Lehmonkärki +358 (0)3 766 6330 Lavianmutka Holiday resort +358 (0)3 767 4177 Marttila Farm +358 (0)3 767 5560 Ojala Farm / Saarelma +358 (0)40 532 4725 Pulkkilanharju Villas +358 (0)40 725 1764 Pätiälä Manor Holiday Cottages +358 (0)3 766 6358 Salonsaari Holiday Village +358 (0)44 076 6961

Sipilä Holiday Cottages www.sipilanlomamokit.fi Urajärvi Holiday Village +358(0)3 766 7171 Viikkilä Cottages +358(0)40 721 0171 Villa Uranlinna +358(0)40 049 1645 HÄMEENKOSKI Finlands Holiday Cottage +358 (0)50 592 9010 Kautonen Holiday Cottages +358 (0)40 514 5876 Mänty-Hirsi Cottage +358 (0)50 538 5969 HOLLOLA Camping Messilä +358 (0)3 876 290 Holiday Cottage – Impivaara www.lomahuvila-impivaara.net Karhunpesä Messilä www.campingmessila.fi Ketunkolo Messilä campingmessila.fi Kerttula www.jarvin.fi Lomakeidas Jokikumpu +358 (0)400 710 580 Messilä +358(0)3 86 011 Messiläntupa www.jarvin.fi

Tyynelä Holiday Cottages www.tyynelanloma-asunnot.fi Villa Aleksi www.jarvin.fi KÄRKÖLÄ Juntunen Holiday Cottages +358 (0)400 711 328 Tammenportti Course Centre +358 (0)3 764 2800 Peltola Cottages +358 (0)50 466 2024 Vesa´s Holiday Village +358 (0)3 7654 570 NASTOLA Lomakivi +358(0)40 534 0755 Metkan mökit +358 (0)50 596 8579 Rantarinne Accommodation +358 (0)40 522 3418 Ritaniemen tila +358 (0)40 52 0058 Ruuhijärven riistapiha +358 (0)3 7627 291 Villa Selina +358 (0)3 718 8666 Villihiisi +358 (0)41 4650 006 Yli-Kaitalan lomamökit +358 (0)5 326 5504 ORIMATTILA Holiday-Lassila +358 (0)3 760 1152

A unique opportunity!

Café – Restaurant – Gastropub

RantaCasino

RantaCasino is a famous Gastropub & á la carte restaurant at the picturesque harbour of Heinola.

With its big sunny terrace at the riverbank it is the Number 1 spot to enjoy a nice dinner or a cold drink with friends and watch boats passing by. Casino’s kitchen offers delicacies to everyone’s taste: classic homemade burgers & salads, delicious steaks, fresh fish dishes, great ice cream portions etc. Special dinner menus also available. Best selection of tap & bottled beers in town. Live music nights most summer weekends.

Maaherrankatu 2, 18100 HEINOLA puh. 040 192 1027 • info@rantacasino.fi www.rantacasino.fi

Now you can buy the summer cottage of your dreams on the shore of a lake close to the local services. We are building a top-class holiday village for leisure and sports in Jaala, Finland. There are still a couple of Finnish top-class Finnlamelli log villas on sale at the village. There is a patch of land for growing flowers and vegetables next to each villa. The lakeshore is tended to, and there are docks. Also cottages for rent.

Contact us!

Kiinteistö Iso-Ruhmas Oy Ukonniemenraitti 1, FI-47710 Jaala Tel. +358 40 749 5992 art.irina@pp.phent.fi • www.habita.fi

52 www.lahtiregion.fi | GUIDE SUMMER 2015 PADASJOKI Ahola Cottages +358 (0)50 336 5163 Ahola Pirkka ja Leila +358 (0)40 093 9425 Alatalo Holiday Cottages +358 (0)3 557 9019 Bed & breakfast Punainen Tupa +358 (0)40-5404384 Heinonen Oiva +358 (0)40 568 5133 Heinäjoki Markku +358 (0)40 728 3639 Hokka Villas +358(0)40 722 7088 Huuskonen Anneli ja Antero +358 (0)400 521 700 Jarmo Ylätalo +358 (0)40 517 1135 Matti Jaakkola +358 (0)50 049 6939 Kiuasniemi +358 (0)44 2690 480

Kullas Marina, Laivaranta Metsästysseuran hirsimökki +358 (0)50 035 2442 +358 (0)40 735 3038 Lakeview Holiday Cottages Raut-Kotka +358 (0)40 844 2020 +358 (0)50 557 2559 Villa Takila +358 (0)40 500 7150 Holiday Center Telaranta +358 (0)40 521 0558 Holiday Cottages WELCOME TO YLI-KAITALA! Hartman Esko Well-equipped holiday cottages with their own beaches (Iitti /Nastola), catering, mee+358 (0)40 548 8789 ting and programme services close to Lahti.

Holiday Harbour Lomasatama • Experience the innovative globe-shaped +358 (0)400 938 462 Sammalsauna, more traditional Kettusauna Holiday Cottage and an outdoor Jacuzzi, hot tub, the Lauri ja Merja refreshing water of Lake Kettujärvi.

• ATV safaris, skill contests, fishing trips in the +358 (0)40 0499 839 rugged scenery of Kymijoki River.

Mainiemi-Caravan +358 (0)40 512 0645 Tel. +358 500 750 612 | www.yli-kaitala.com

VILLA TAKILA Villa Takila is a new, modern, two-apartment design villa on the shore of Lake Päijänne in Padasjoki. We offer a stylish high-class venue for holidays, refreshment or family parties. The villa is also excellently equipped for an efficient and functional meeting or training event.

Kiuasniementie 5, 17500 Padasjoki, Finland Tel. +358 (0)40 500 7150 paula.makinen@forlake.fi www.villatakila.fi

Sitikkalantie 372, 47490 Mankala www.metka.fi

info@metka.fi | tel. +358 (0)50 596 8579

CRONIN’S CAFÉ & GUESTHOUSE The Cronin family’s idyllic guesthouse in Heinola has 6 homely guestrooms, with all modern comforts, yet reasonably priced. The summer restaurant is famous for its authentic Irish dishes and European cuisine. Relaxing on the summer terrace and watching a beautiful sun set over the lake you’ll wish to stay for a bit longer – so just book a room and let Cronin family be your hosts for a couple of days.

Cronin’s Café & Guesthouse Kausantie 4, 18600 Myllyoja/Heinola (E75 highway exit number 22/23) Tel. +358 (0)3 718 8666 www.croninsguesthouse.com cronins.guesthouse@phnet.fi

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Finns are people of cottages. People search for silence, tranquillity and togetherness from cottages instead of homes, and almost every Finn has a hideaway where to relax and regain strength.

For some people the cottage means water that has to be carried inside from a well, an outdoor toilet and candlelight. Others want to relax in a villa that is as comfortable as a family house.

One can find just the right kind of cottage for vacation and relaxation from the versatile selection of rental cottages in the Lahti area. Check out the comprehensive selection and rent yourself a cottage.

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Ski Museum

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City Hall

Lahti Historical Museum

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Railway Station

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Sports Centre

Art Museum

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Tourist Bus stop (Rauhankatu)

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Market Square

Radio and TV Museum

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Passenger harbour

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Sibelius Hall

Harbour for visiting boats

Adult Education Centre

Hennala Museum on Military Medicine

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City Library

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Finnish Museum og Military Music

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City Theatre

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Church of Cross

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Concert Hall

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Laune Central Park and Arboretum

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Lanu Sculpture Park

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Maauimala outdoor swimmingpool

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Messilä (holiday and skiining centre)

Messilä

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Lahti Ice Stadium

LIT Apartementhotel

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SOL Areena Ice Ring

Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone

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Kivimaa indoor swimmingpool

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Saksala indoor swimmingpool

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Yli-Marola 4H domestic animal yard

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Lahti indoor swimmingpool

Cumulus Lahti

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Kalevi Aho hall

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Bowling Hall

Hostel Patria

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Kisapuisto (sports park)

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Joutjärvi Canoeing Centre

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Omena Hotel Lahti

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Kahvisaari Canoeing Centre

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Grand Hotel

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Iitti Golf

– a relaxing pastime Iitti Golf Course is a beautiful, well-kept 18-hole course set between two lakes. Our idyllic and beautiful environment exudes history.

The main building of our farm was built in the 1870s. You do not have to book far in advance to play here. Play proceeds smoothly. The course offers challenges to players of all levels. Green fees are reasonably priced. Our cafeteria has a wide range of tasty snacks, both sweet and savoury, which can be enjoyed with coffee or other beverages.

The course is 25 km from Kouvola, 45 km from Lahti and 145 km from Helsinki. We are happy to assist in organising connecting transport to Iitti Golf Course. Accommodation facilities can be found next door and in local areas. We can help you to find accommodation and organise transport between your place of accommodation and the course.

Come and play alone or in a group. Ask us for an offer for playing and for other services.

Come and play at Iitti’s Niskaportti Golf Course!

Iitti Golf Oy · Iitintie 684, 47400 KAUSALA · tel. +358 (0)5-544 4400 · caddiemaster@iittigolf.com · www.iittigolf.com

WELCOME

TO ENJOY!

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

Restaurant Bar Teerenranta Lahti Harbour Tel. 0424 925 270 www.teerenpeli.com

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