GUIDE - Lahti region tourist guide summer / fall 2020

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SYSMÄ

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Best cottage tips

Stunning nature attractions

Region’s hottest terraces

WELCOME TO DINE WELL! Tasty Mexican-style food and relaxed feeling.

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CENTRE SYKE

KAUPPAKATU 18, LAHTI

NIEMI HARBOUR KIPPARINKUJA 2, LAHTI

VESIVEHMAA

JOENKULMANTIE 2, VESIVEHMAA

panchovilla.fi

Brewery shop & visitor centre Have you ever wondered how Hartwall Jaffa soft drink is made or how Lahden Erikois beer is brewed?

You can find out by visiting us!

In addition to our refreshing drinks, the brewery shop offers fan products from long drink quilts to Jaffa posters.

The brewery shop is open: Tue-Fri from noon to 6 pm

Kasaajankatu 13 FI-15520 Lahti Finland

Book a visit: hartwall.fi/vierailu

Contact us: vierailukeskus@hartwall.fi

WELCOME!

Lively & green Lahti region

GUIDE 2020 GUIDE is published twice a year.

Published by Lahti Region Oy / Viestintätoimisto Mageena Publisher Viestintätoimisto Mageena Vapaudenkatu 8, 15110 Lahti tel. +358 (0)440 711 722 www.mageena.fi Editor Sane Keskiaho Viestintätoimisto Mageena sane.keskiaho@mageena.fi Design & Production Viestintätoimisto Mageena Printing Kroonpress Circulation 4 000 pcs Cover photo Harri Tarvainen All rights reserved.

Due to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus, we reserve the right to make any changes. The information in this brochure was gathered in April 2020.

Päijät-Häme is a province of ridges, lakes, fields and four seasons.

With the region’s varied environment and rich cultural life, you will get everything you need nearby. You can include in your holiday all the elements you’ve always dreamed of, conveniently in the same region.

Is your dream a lakeside holiday? We have shores farther than the eye can see. Is fishing your passion?

No problem. Are you more of a culture lover? We have manors, theatres, art exhibitions and naturally the Sibelius Hall with its multitude of concerts. Or would you like to enjoy a climate-friendly holiday?

Hop onto a bike, tour the local villages, enjoy local food, taste some farm wines or have a cup of coffee roasted in the region, and buy produce from local farmers at a marketplace.

The Lahti region is well-known for its excellent outdoor exercising opportunities. We have varied hiking, biking and canoeing routes, lakes full of fish, the Päijänne National Park and forests full of mushroom and berries. And these are just a couple of the things you and your family can do during your holiday.

Welcome to enjoy a perfect holiday! Once here, you’ll be in no hurry to get anywhere. ■

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SUMMER CLOSE TO NATURE

LE T’S GO FISHING!

What, where, when?

We have clean waters and lakes full of fish

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FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

E AT AND DRINK IN THE L AHTI REGION

Plenty to do outdoors and indoors

Restaurants, breweries, coffee shops

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SHOPPING & BOUTIQUES

HARBOURS

Best shops, boutiques, shopping centres

Atmospheric harbours of the region

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ACCOMMODATION

GE T TO KNOW THE L AHTI REGION

Hotels, manors, cozy cottages...

Read more about the local municipalities

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The stores and marketplaces in the Lahti region are stock full of local vegetables.

Actions, not talk We can all make the future a little better by doing small deeds every day – also during our holidays.

1. RENT A BIKE. The Lahti region has invested in cycling, and we have plenty

of cycling routes of different levels and lengths.

2. DRINK TAP WATER. The water in the Lahti region is the best and cleanest

in the world. Fill up your water bottle from the tap and put it in your bag.

3. MAKE SUSTAINABLE PURCHASES. There are wonderful flea markets,

antique shops and recycling centres in the Lahti region where you can make great finds.

4. USE A TEXTILE SHOPPING BAG. In Finland, people use the plastic bags you

get from the grocery store as rubbish bags. If you don’t need any rubbish bags, you should use a textile shopping bag. Many local boutiques sell unique ones.

5. EAT GREENS. In the summer, store shelves and marketplaces are full of

seasonal vegetables, fruit and berries. Restaurants and cafés also offer delicious vegetarian and vegan food. ■ www.greenlahti.fi/en/participate

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Centrally located service point ONE can obtain information about the Lahti region’s tourism and environmental issues. Maps, brochures and information on sports, outdoor and leisure activities in the area.

Lahti-Piste at Palvelutori customer service second floor of Shopping Centre Trio Starting from 1 June: Mon from 8 am to 5 pm, Tue–Thu from 8 am to 4 pm (please check the opening hours from Lahden Palvelutori due to the exceptional situation) sales@lahtiregion.fi Tel. +358 207 281 760 Chat visitlahti.fi Mon–Fri 9 am–3.30 pm

@VisitLahti

@visitlahti_official

@VisitLahti

#visitlahti #lahtiregion

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO HE ALTH AND SAFE T Y

TR ANSP OR T Travel Center

Tel. + 358 (0)601 100 01

General emergency number

Rautatienkatu 2 Bus station and the railway station are located at the Travel Center Tel. +358 (0)600 41 900

TR ADE FAIRS

112 Lahti Police Departement

Esikuntakatu 4, Lahti Tel. + 358 (0)295 430 311 First Aid

Akuutti24 Keskussairaalankatu 7 Toll free emergency number 116 117 Päijät-Hämeen Central Hospital

Keskussairaalankatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 911

Bus station

Askonkatu 2 Mon–Fri 7–19 www.matkahuolto.fi Timetebles and prices Open 24/7 Tel. +358 200 4000 (1.99 €/min + local network charge) Railway Station

Mannerheiminkatu 15 Mon–Sun 7–22 Tel. +358 600 41900 (1,99 €/ /min + local network charge)

Taxi

Lahti Fair Ltd

Salpausselänkatu 7 info@lahdenmesssut.fi www.lahdenmessut.fi

BANKS Banks are open

Mon-Fri 10–16.30

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GOLF THROUGHOUT THE REGION LAHDEN GOLF

IITTI GOLF

Master course from 12 to 3 pm Departures two for one 37,50 € / person. Valid Mon-Fri.

Play and stay the night in Iitti!

(no parallel discounts.)

Iitti Golf & Hotel Radalla €107 | 1 person | single room €151 | 2 persons | double room incl. breakfast and free use of a lakeside sauna.

LahdenGolf

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

Greeniä koko seutu’s website offers detailed information about golf competitions and other events taking place at the golf courses of the PäijätHäme region.

The website also provides information about the golf courses, such as how to get there, how to book a tee session and what kind of facilities are offered on the the course.

Golf is an excellent way to explore the beautiful and diverse nature of the Päijät-Häme 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.greeniakokoseutu.fi

Call to book: +358 29 1700757

Takkulantie 20 15230 Lahti Tel. +358 3 784 1311 | www.lahdengolf.fi

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

61°01’32.1”N 25°43’08.5”E

60°55’35.7”N 26°23’09.9”E

HARTOLA GOLF

KANAVAGOLF VÄÄKSY

Kaikulantie 79 19600 Hartola Tel. +358 10 231 2380 | www.hartolagolf.com

Tehtaantie 3 17200 Vääksy Tel. +358 44 270 0412 | www. kanavagolf.com

61°34’33.3”N 26°02’32.4”E

61°09'37.6"N 25°34'28.7"E

MESSILÄ GOLF

VIERUMÄKI GOLF

After golf Italian food at Mamma Maria, Benvenuti!

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

Kaskelantie 10 19120 Vierumäki Tel. +358 10 5777 030 | www.vierumakigolf.fi

61°00’31.6”N 25°32’46.8”E

61°06’43.1”N 26°00’53.8”E

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Anyone can play disc golf.

A great hobby for the whole family There are several disc golf courses of different lengths and levels in the Lahti region; you are sure to find one that suits you.

Why is disc golf so addictive for many? People especially like the fact that you don’t need much to start the sport and it is an excellent hobby for the whole family. There are several disc golf courses of different lengths in the Lahti region in Asikkala, Hollola, Hartola, Heinola, Iitti, Lahti and Padasjoki. ■ www.visitlahti.fi/en/activities

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Messilä beach

Head to the beach!

There are loads of beaches in the Lahti region.

Get your swimming trunks.

There are 12 beaches in Lahti and 14 in Hollola. You can swim at Rantapuisto in Ankkuri, Herrasmanni, Likolampi, Mytäjäinen and Möysä, for example.

You can find one of the best sandy beaches in southern Finland in Asikkala.

The long and shallow sandy Kalmari beach is excellent for the whole family.

There are seven official swimming beaches in Padasjoki. The Kylpylä beach is located in downtown Heinola, on the shore of the beautiful Kymenvirta river. There is a playground in connection with the Urajärvi beach in Iitti. In Sysmä, you can swim at the Hiekko beach and Nuoramoinen, for example.

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Ski Museum

free admission for children under 18.

Radio and TV Museum Mastola

In the former Lahti radio station, you can experience the history of Finnish radio and television from the perspective of both viewers and creators. You can also create your own TV show in our Chromakey studio and familiarise yourself with the extensive range of radio shows and music created by master storyteller Gösta Sundqvist (1957–2003).

Photo: Riikka Huuskonen.

Jump into the Ski Museum! Our exhibitions Sense of Skiing and High-Flying Finns cover the history of skiing and ski jumping, as well as offer new experiences. In our ski jump simulator, you can enjoy the speed and break records.

Open Tue–Fri from 9 am to 5 pm / Sat–Sun from 11 am to 4 pm www.lahdenmuseot.fi

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N OW AVAILABLE You can also pay for your season ticket as instalments or with a recreation voucher.

1. Picking berries is included in the scope of the right of public access. Photo Julia Kivelä.

Enjoy the nature The varied environment of the Lahti region offers something for everyone. We have green ridges, nature conservation areas, natural peace and wonderful offroad cycling routes.

KUNINKAANPOLKU HIKING ROUTE is a network consisting of four parts. You can also bike there, and there are versatile tourist services along the route.

LEHMUSREITTI is an urban nature trail of approx-

imately 11 kilometres that goes around the downtown area in Lahti. The route has been marked in the terrain with green linden leave markings on

trees. You will see cultural environments and signs of the latest ice age along the route.

CANOEING ON LAKE PÄIJÄNNE The Päijänne National Park and the Pulkkilanharju esker splitting lake Päijänne are a genuine treasure for friends of longer canoeing trips. The National Park is a unity of inland archipelago, consisting of rugged

cliffs, sandy eskers and small islets. You can stop at one of the park’s sandy lagoons to have a rest and swim. There are places on the islands where you can make a campfire and pitch a tent.

HEINOLA–RUUHIJÄRVI Nice and varied terrain.

Fairly long stretches of cycling along main roads with relatively little traffic. Route length: 38 km. www.jalki.fi

RAUHANNIEMI NATURE CONSERVATION AREA

is located in between lake Iso-Kukkanen and Immiläntie road. There are easy-to-travel paths through and at the edges of the conservation area.

LAPAKISTO is an exceptionally varied nature conservation area. Size of the area is 230 hectares, and it consists of seven different parts: the rugged

eastern shore of lake Pitkäjärvi; mixed forest in Ahvenlammi; rugged shores of lake Kalliojärvi; Sammalistonsuo swamp; lake Lapakisto; as well as boggy Sammalisto and a pond to the east of the area. There are five clearly marked routes in the area. Their combined length is 23 km.

THE SALPAUSSELKÄ RIDGE hiking routes in Lahti are also excellent for off-road cycling. The area is extremely hilly, and you can choose a biking route suited for your physical condition.

PULKKILANHARJU is a beautiful eight-kilometre esker. Parts of it have been retained in their natural state. There is a trail which is part of the Päijänne National Park, including boards providing information on the nature, geology and history of the area.

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THE AURINKO-ILVES (“Sun-Lynx”) route starts at Vääksy in Asikkala and ends in Evo. You should reserve a couple of days to cover the entire 31-kilometre route. There are some uphill slopes, and parts of the route are somewhat challenging.

in Päijänne National Park is one of Finland’s largest and most handsome esker islands.

There is an eight-kilometre hiking route marked in blue in the terrain through the island with several places where you can make a campfire.

KELVENNE

There is a small rock painting on the cliff face of the HAUKKASALO ISLAND IN LAKE PÄIJÄNNE. You can see it from a canoe, for example. The painting depicts a richly painted elk that is looking to the left. The top edge of the animal’s body is fairly clear. There is a lightly coloured, dried-up mineral deposit in between the painted parts of the rock.

popular hiking sites in Päijät-Häme. There are excellent services along the route, maintained by Metsähallitus. The hiking route has been classified as fairly challenging.

MESSILÄ–EVOKESKUS An off-road cycling route from Camping Messilä to the Evo hiking area. Ends at Evokeskus. Route length: 45 km. www.jalki.fi

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PLAN YOUR CYCLING ROUTE Cycling maps & tracks www.jalki.fi PLEASE NOTE: Jalki.fi is meant to be used as a tool when planning your cycling routes. It is not an official map or route set, and it is not under the oversight of any official party. Please apply the information according to your surroundings and the conditions.

HIIDENVUORI on Hiidensaari island is up to 60 metres above the surface of Kymijoki river. You can reach Hiidenvuori in several ways: you can go up sturdy wooden stairs built by the local villagers or you can choose one of the small paths in different parts of the island.

2 ILVESREITTI (“Lynx Trail”) is a 12-kilometre hiking route between Heinola and Vierumäki. The surrounding lakes and ridges offer wonderful scenery and peaceful nature.

THE BIKING ROUTE IN HÄLVÄLÄ, Hollola, is a nice and challenging route for more experienced off-road cyclers. Route length: 19 km. www.jalki.fi 3 JUUSTOPOLKU (“Cheese Path”) is an old route that connects Heinola and Vuolenkoski.

Juustopolku travels alongside the Kymijoki river, but mostly in forested areas. The most interesting sight on the 18-kilometre route is Kupparinkivi, a large erratic boulder from the last ice age. There are two lean-tos along the route.

PÄIJÄTSALO is an interesting nature site located approximately seven kilometres west of Sysmä parish village. At present, it is one of the most

2. Ilvesreitti ("Lynx Trail")

TIP!

Everyman's right All people have the right to enjoy nature anywhere in Finland regardless of land ownership.

Picking mushrooms or berries, moving about in the forests and fishing with a fishing rod are included in the scope of the right.

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3. Juustopolku ("Cheese Path"), Heinola.

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PL E A S E N OT E!

1. Päijätsalo observation tower

Some of the observation points may be closed due to the current pandemic.

Up and down Improve your fitness with an effective stair workout or climb one of the observation towers in the region to reward yourself with a wonderful view.

SUURMÄKI SKI JUMP is one of the most important landmarks and tourist attractions in Lahti. The top of the ski jump is some 77 above ground level.

From the observation deck you can see downtown Lahti, Radiomäki hill, the Salpausselkä forests, Tiirismaa and lake Vesijärvi. www.yogarocks.fi

part of the tower, which used to be the top of the tower. You can see rolling forests and fields once you reach the top. www.visitvuolenkoski.fi

IN LAHTI, you can improve your fitness with an effective stair workout f.ex. in the Salpausselkä ski jump stairs and Kirkkopuisto park stairs.

Located next to Hotel Tallukka in Vääksy, TALLUKKA OBSERVATION TOWER offers an impressive view. When the weather is good, you can see all the way to the Lahti ski jumps. The 14-metre tower has windows to all directions. A couple of them can be opened. www.tallukka.fi

VUORENPEIKKO OBSERVATION TOWER in Nastola is a 28-metre creation built by Erkki Salonen. There is a covered platform in the bottom

The taller part of TUOMASVUORI OBSERVATION TOWER in Padasjoki parish village is called IsoTuomas (“Big Tuomas”) and the lower one Pikku-

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Tuomas (“Little Tuomas”). The tower is some 14 metres in height, measured from the bottom of the taller part. You can get to the tower along several paths, and there is an 18-hole disc golf course in the area. The tower offers a wonderful view of lake Päijänne and Padasjoki. www.visitpaijanne.fi KAPATUOSIA OBSERVATION TOWER is some 14 metres tall and offers a view of open water areas Kirkonselkä and Lahdenpohja in lake Vesijärvi. The summit of Kapatuosian linnavuori (“Kapatuosia Hillfort”) to the north of the Hollola Medieval Stone Church is an 8,000-year-old Stone Age settlement. Items and the remains of structures from the Middle Ages have also been found there. www.hollola.fi 1 PÄIJÄTSALO OBSERVATION TOWER in Sysmä was built in 1899. Only five people at a time are allowed to climb the 11-metre tower. The tower offers a wonderful view of Tehinselkä, the largest open water area in lake Päijänne. The top of the tower is approximately a hundred metres above the surface of the lake. www.sysma.fi

KUNINKAANHARJU OBSERVATION TOWER in Uusikylä, Nastola, is located right next to a provincial hiking route. The six-metre tower offers a fine view to the north over a stretch of field. You must climb a steep ladder to reach the top.

2 The 30-metre water tower HEINOLA WATER TOWER is one of Heinola’s most clearly visible land-

marks. You can see downtown Heinola, Tähtiniemi Bridge and Kymenvirta river from it. www.cafetorni.fi HEINSUO STAIRS go from Hollola Ice Rink to a pedestrian route coming from an indoor swimming pool. There are a total of 65 steps, and anybody can use the stairs for a workout. www.hollola.fi AURINKOVUORI STAIRS in Asikkala offer you an effective workout that will get you sweating. The renewed stairs of an old ski jump have some 300 steps. The stairs lead to the Aurinkovuori lean-to and observation platform. www.asikkala.fi ■

2. Heinola water tower

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Have a picnic!

After a day of exercising, it’s nice to pack a picnic lunch and a blanket, and go outdoors to have a great meal. Great picnic spots in Lahti include Pikku-Vesijärvi park, Myllysaari island, and the beaches in Möysä and Mukkula.

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Pirunkirkko in Heinola is one of the wonderful Geopark sites.

A journey to the Ice Age Around a quarter of the people in Finland drink water drawn from the Salpausselkä Geopark area.

There are interesting geological sites in the area, such as Pirunkirkko Cave in Heinola, Onkiniemi Rocking Stone in Sysmä and Pirunpesä Gorge in Hollola. The most outstanding geological features, representing the bestknown geological heritage of Finland, are the Salpausselkä Ridges, laid down by the last Ice Age. The First and Second Salpausselkä are at their most spectacular in the Salpausselkä Geopark area. Here they are joined by internationally valuable, scenic eskers, such as Kelvenne and Pulkkilanharju.

The Salpausselkä ridges and the eskers are important not only based on what can be seen on the surface: they hold massive, renewable underground reserves of high-quality groundwater, filtered by thick layers of gravel and sand. The region gets the drinking water from these reserves. Meanwhile, the drinking water of the Helsinki area comes from southern Lake Päijänne.

The geopark is applying for the UNESCO Global Geopark designation. ■ www.visitlahti.fi/en/salpausselkageopark

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SALPAUSSELKÄ GEOPARK Sites of sp e cial interes t

10. Aurinkovuori Hill

21. Paistjärvi hiking area

11. Vääksy Canal

22. Pirunkirkko Cave

1. Lahti Sports Centre

12. Kalkkinen Canal

23. Onkiniemi Rocking Stone

2. Lehmusreitti urban nature trail

13. Pulkkilanharju Esker

26. Kammiovuori Hill

3. Linnaistensuo Mire

16. Kullasvuori Hill

4. Lapakisto hiking area

17. Päijänne National Park (light green in the map)

5. Pajulahti Sports Centre

18. Kelvenne Island

6. Kapatuosia Hillfort

19. Vierumäki Resort

7. Tiirismaa Hill and Pirunpesä Gorge

20. Heinola National Urban Park (dark green in the map)

8. Salpa-Suppa kettle hole

Nationally valuable rural landscapes 9. Kastari – Hatsina – Kutajoki 14. Kurhila – Pulkkila 15. Auttoinen and Vesijako 24. Nuoramoinen 25. Päijätsalo

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1. Fishing is a great pastime for adults and children alike. Photo Julia Kivelä.

Let’s go fishing!

We have clean waters and lakes full of fish.

You should try out fishing, because you don’t need any permit to fish with a fishing rod. Don’t forget to take a packed lunch with you!

There are places suitable for FISHING FROM THE SHORE in Lahti on the breakwaters close to the harbours, for example. The breakwaters in Niemi and Teivaa are excellent for fishing with a fishing rod or lure, for example. There are plenty of fish species in the Joutjoki river delta because of warmer condensate water in the river. You can also fish from the shore close to the Niemi harbour in the Joutjoki delta.

RAUTJÄRVI FISHING AREA in Heinola is excellent for the whole family. Reminiscent of the wilderness, the area is located some five kilometres from downtown Heinola. There are lean-tos, campfire sites and fishing jetties in the area. You can also rent a boat at lake Rautjärvi, and Sataoja nature trail criss-crosses the area. You can fish in Rautjärvi all year round. Rainbow trout is planted in the lake approximately once a month.

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TEURONJOKI river, which starts at Hämeenkoski in Hollola, is an idyllic fishing and canoeing site.

The river is approximately 35 kilometres long.

In ASIKKALA, there are fishing spots meant for children and young people along a nature trail in between Vääksynjoki river and the Vääksy Canal.

In Enskala, children and young people can fish with a fishing rod while using worms as their bait, but fishing is not allowed in Vääksynjoki river.

HAMMONJOKI river close to Hollola parish village is one of the few rivers with naturally occurring brook trout in the lake Vesijärvi catchment area. Only fly-fishing is allowed there, and you must use barbless hooks. Fishing with passive gear is not allowed in the river delta, at the mouth of Hammonjoki river, in lake Vesijärvi or in lake Koveroistenjärvi.

KEIJULANKOSKI rapids is the best and most beautiful fishing spot in Hartola. The rapids have been restored with fish, sports fishers and kayakers in mind. You can fly-fish, or use wobblers or traditional spoon lures.

TAINIONVIRTA river in Hartola is a slow-moving river travelling through varied landscape: there are fields and hilly forests in the area. You can fish from the bank of the river. The riverbanks are easy to reach. Fishers typically catch trout or grayling from Tainionvirta.

KYMIJOKI river is a great fishing river where you

can catch pike perch, perch, rainbow trout, brown trout, asp, salmon, sea trout and grayling. You can catch plenty of fish and crayfish in the northern part of Kymijoki river or the former Mankala rapids area, which is part of the Iitti lure fishing permit area.

A nature trail goes round lake MERRASJÄRVI in Lahti. Along the trail, there are several public fishing jetties suitable for fishing with a fishing rod or spinning. The key fish species in the lake are pike, bream and perch. ■

2. Go on a fishing trip!

TIP!

All persons between the ages of 18 and 64 must pay a fishing fee. Once you’ve paid, you can fish with one rod in the whole of Finland, except for wildlife reserves. You don’t have to pay if you only plan to fish with a fishing rod using worms as your bait.

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1. Flowpark

Jump, move and enjoy yourself Your whole family will enjoy the Lahti region.

You can find farm animal parks, skating parks, climbing walls and culture here.

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.

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 slightly closer to the ground.

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PL E A S E N OT E! The opening hours may vary due to the pandemic.

rain and trees. There are altogether 177 elements or obstacles and 17 different tracks on a distance of over 2,4 kilometers. www.seikkailupuistopajulahti.fi YLI-MAROLA 4H DOMESTIC 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 MINI SAFARI ON AN ICELANDIC HORSE . A short safari for the entire family in Vierumäki where the smallest members of the family ride horses led by assistants and adults ride or walk along. There is no age limit for a mini safari. www.vaellustallitoreson.fi 1 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 Finnish wild birds. The always lively parrots are constantly in need of someone to play and talk with. Our dancing girl, white cockatoo Kaija, loves to dance and will happily dance to the music of your choice if you play it from your phone. www.heinolanlintutarha.fi

PUKSU GETS YOU AROUND In the summertime, city train Puksu is a great way to see different sights in Lahti. Puksu operates throughout the summer on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and

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Saturdays on a route going from Laune Family Park via Vesijärvi harbour to downtown Lahti.

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 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 DISC GOLF You can find several disc golf courses of different lengths and difficulties. All of the courses are available free of charge. To see all the available

Vesijärvi from the Water Mill Museum, you can see Norrlin park. There is a forest garden gazebo in the park. www.vanhavaaksy.fi MOBO is modern orienteering. The app provides regular orienteering maps and makes your smartphone your map, compass and stamping device. You will find a QR code at each control point. Some routes also include NFC tags for stamping. There is a full list of all the available maps in the app. mobo.suunnistus.fi GEOCACHING is modern treasure hunting where you try to find caches hidden by other geocachers at interesting locations with a GPS device or a map.

Geocaching is an excellent hobby for people of all ages and fitness levels. www.geokatkot.fi ■

courses, please visit www.frisbeegolfradat.fi 2 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

At KOIRAKIKKA KENNEL in Heinola, you can see Siberian huskies, reindeer, foxes and other animals. You must book a visit beforehand. www.koirakikka.com

GO ON A FATBIKE TRIP Study the magnificent Salpausselkä area on an electric off-road bicycle.

The guided tour starts at Pikku-Vesijärvi park in Lahti and goes to Pirunpesä rock fissure in Hollola.

2. Olga's farm

TIP!

www.kitetirri.johku.com

THE CANAL MILIEU offers plenty of interesting activities. An experience park for children, complete with a watercourse, was recently completed close to Vääksynjoki river. You can go from the park along duckboards that are also suitable for wheelchairs to Myllytonttu (“Mill Elf ”) nature trail and read stories from information boards along the way. The trail goes through a thick forest with plenty of birds. When you head towards lake

Ball games are great!

Kisapuisto in downtown Lahti, you can play Finnish baseball, beach volleyball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, football and mölkky free of charge in the summertime.

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Cycling is an ecological mode of transport that will also make you fitter.

Rent a bike Cycling is an easy way to see new places.

Especially so in the Lahti region.

We have a comprehensive cycling route network, short distances, wonderful nature and a variety of excellent cycling routes. The region has also invested in the lending and hiring of bicycles. There are electric bikes, mountain bikes, fatbikes, children’s bikes and Jopo bikes, but where can you get them from?

Almost all of the hotels in the region have a couple of bikes you can borrow.

You can borrow a city bike from Lahti Travel Centre for a maximum of four hours. In Heinola, you can rent a bike at least from Camping Heinäsaari and K-Market Heinolantori. If you’re in Sysmä, you should go to Tervalepikko Cottages. You can rent a fatbike from the Hartola Town Hall. These are just a couple of examples: you can find a comprehensive list online. ■ www.visitlahti.fi/en/activities

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Fun on Lake Vesijärvi: Rent a ski jet

SOMETHING FUN TO DO ALL YEAR ROUND At Sports Centre Pajulahti

PRICES:

A lap 30 min...........45 € Warmup 60 min...........75 € Great feeling 2 h................140 € Cruising 4 h................140 € + GAS All day .....................220 € + GAS Weekend (Fri 4pm–Mon 9am) ..420 € + GAS

PS. Deluxe-model!

• Full service “Happi Holidays” • Themed weekends Corporate events and meetings Finland’s largest adventure park • Best lakeside saunas in Lahti Additional information and reservations: Tel. +358 3 8855 200 asiakaspalvelu@pajulahti.com Pajulahdentie 167, Nastola

ONLY 20 MI N FR OM LA HT I www.pajulahti.com

You can get Finland’s most popular boat brands from us

Camping Messilä offers everything you need for a great summer!

• Restaurant services, terraces, food and drink • Events • Great beach with beach volley courts, a minigolf course, SUP boarding, water sports, mooring • Accommodation ranging from camper van/caravan places and tent places to stylish cabins Rantatie 5, 15980 Hollola tel. +358 3 876 290 www.campingmessila.fi messila@campingmessila.fi

Lahden Bike Marine Oy Laatukatu 2 +358 3 751 2203 www.bikemarine.fi 15680 LAHTI

CLIMBING & YOGA W W W . Y O G A R O C K S . F I

w w w. v i s i t a s i k k a l a . f i • Embark on the most beautiful scenic route in Spend a Finland from Vääksy. day summer a!

• See the unique Pulkkilanharju kal ridge; step right into the in Asik Päijänne National Park.

• Enjoy the rich history of the canal region and Old Vääksy: - Distinctive boutiques - Cafés and restaurants - Pleasant terraces • Serving you at the Vääksy Canal: - Tourist information - Fishing Museum - Water Mill Museum - Several companies Additional information: Päijännetalo, tourist Information Tel. +358 44 778 0680, tel. +358 44 778 0701

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PL E A S E N OT E! The opening hours may vary due to the pandemic.

1. Brygga Pier Bar

Summer’s hottest terraces You need great terraces to enjoy the short Finnish summer. Luckily, we have plenty of them.

You can reach the terrace of RESTAURANT KOMMODORI on Myllysaari island conveniently by boat, for example. www.kaapinlahteenkievari.fi On the terrace of MAJAKKAPAVILJONKI at the mouth of the Vääksy Canal, you can watch boats and the magnificent lake Päijänne scenery while having a great meal. www.majakkapaviljonki.fi

Vesijärvi. There are several other terraces at the Lahti Passenger Harbour: you can visit the terraces of Restaurant Ship Kaunis Veera, Restaurant Ship Teerenranta, the Piano Pavilion or Harbour Terrace Arla, for example. www.lahdensatama.fi There is a beautiful view over lake Vesijärvi from the large terrace of ACE CAFE LAHTI. www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

at the Lahti Passenger Harbour is a nice terrace bar with a large selection of beverages and an uninhibited view of lake 1

BRYGGA PIER BAR

KIUASNIEMI MARINA at the Padasjoki harbour combines good food and drink, an excellent at-

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mosphere and a wonderful view from the terrace. www.kiuasniemimarina.fi

PINXINMÄKI at Suopelto in Sysmä is a must in the summer. You can enjoy art or good food made from local ingredients on the sunny terrace, for example. www.pinxinmaki.fi 2 TERRACES IN LAHTI. The marketplace is dominated by the terrace of Santa Fé. Along Aleksanterinkatu street, you can rest your feet at the terraces of Amarillo, Seurahuone and Wine Café Olavi. Lanunaukio square is home to the terraces of Bistro Popot and Bank & Butchers, for example. They are not far from the terraces of Bar Loosister, Restaurant Teerenpeli and Restaurant Virasto. In Rautatienkatu, you can stop by the stylish terraces of Restaurant Taivaanranta and Restaurant Roux.

RANTACASINO in the beautiful Heinola harbour is a high-class dining restaurant for the entire family. The terrace, which has been partly built on the water, can seat up to 400 people. www.rantacasino.fi

ILOLA INN’S stylish glass-walled café-restaurant and large terrace with a whirlpool bathtub on the shore of lake Päijänne are open every day in the summertime. www.ilolainn.fi RESTAURANT TEIVAAN LOKKI’S large terrace is excellent for barbecue dinners, for example. You can also enjoy fresh drinks and good company while watching the sunset. www.ravintolalokki.fi

2. Bistro Popot

TIP!

Legendary MANI-BAARI restaurant is located close to Kymenvirta river at Kalkkinen in Asikkala. On a sunny day, you can have a cup of coffee or a pizza on the terrace.

The menu of KANAVAN KUNKKU located right next to the Vääksy Canal, includes delicious pizzas and excellent burgers, for example. Food always tastes the best on the summery terrace. www.kanavankunkku.com

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While at a restaurant, enjoy some fresh tap water.

We have the best tap water in the world.

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From field to table The Finnish summer may be short, but it is full of light. That is why the sweetest strawberries and best potatoes in the world grow in Finland. Food doesn’t get any better than that.

In IITTI FARM MARKET you can make local food purchases while enjoying a cup of coffee and delicatessen delicacies. www.iitinmaatilatori.fi

collected from old dough tubs. Flour and flakes are made daily at the Okeroisten mylly mill and sold in the store. www.kinnarintila.fi

1 KEINUHONKA FARM at Auttoinen in Padasjoki serves its famous Sonniburgers. Cowshed market sells the farm’s own meat produce and other products from the area. www.keinuhonka.fi

You can buy organic meat, oil hemp seed, broad beans and organic vegetables directly from farm store HULJALAN TUPALA. You can also pick your vegetables yourself in the summertime, if you like.

The farm has open house days when you can study the farm and its surroundings, a traditional biotope. www.huljalantupalassa.blogspot.fi

HEILA IN HEINOLA is a grocery store, café and restaurant of more than 250 small local farmers.

The delicacies served in the café and restaurant are made from the high-quality produce of the local farmers. MICROBREWERY SHOP HILPEÄ sells beers and ciders made by small producers. www.heilan.fi

VINEYARD & GARDEN PIHAMAA in Kalkkinen is a wonderful place where you can catch your breath, enjoy the idyllic countryside. The shop sells wines, beers, berries and vegetables as well as other local delicacies. www.viini-pihamaa.fi VIIPURILAINEN CAFÉ & DELI in Vääksy shares the joy of locally produced food in the form of bread, pastries and seasonal delicacies, such as ice cream, fish, meat, vegetables and root vegetables.

THE FARM STORE OF RANTALA STRAWBERRY FARM in Sysmä offers clean food made from the

farm’s own produce and the produce of other local farms, such as the farm’s own strawberry jam and juice, broad bean products, new potatoes and flour made from the farm’s own grains. Other products include Charolais beef and organic products by Sysmän luomuherkut. www.rantalan.fi

KOISKALA MANOR is an organic farm in Lahti that produces grains, legumes and vegetables, and raises Finnsheep. A farm store built in the manor’s old dairy sells the farm’s own produce. The farm store is open on order and in connection with special events. wwww.koiskala.fi

www.viipurilainen.fi

The selection of FARM STORE PIONI JA PIIRONKI includes produce from the farm and other producers close by. Once a week, the fastest buyers will be able to purchase rye bread made from starter dough

VÄÄKSY MILL sells clean grain products without any additives. The raw materials come from local farms. The mill’s most popular product are paper-thin rye chips made from the mill’s own rye flour. www.vaaksynmylly.fi

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Rautatienkatu 7, 15100 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)10 279 2930

Our extensive weekday buffet is served from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

Cosy bistro in the centre of Lahti

New a la carte menu

Rautatienkatu 26 15110 Lahti Rautatienkatu 26, Lahti 279279 2935 Tel.Puh. +358010 (0)10 2935 popot@bistropopot.fi

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TEX-MEX RESTAURANT RAVINTOLA Open: Mon-Thu 11–22, Fri 11–23, Sat 12–23, Sun 12–22

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

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Lunch and meeting restaurant, also available for private parties VOITTO Salpausselänkatu 8, Lahti Sports Centre, FI-15110 Lahti voitto@fazer.fi www.fazer.fi/voitto Tel. 03 783 1183

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS WWW.URAJARVENKARTANO.FI

Urajärvi Manor

URAJÄRVEN KARTANON YSTÄVÄT RY

History, culture and experiences in Finland’s oldest manor museum! www.urajarvenkartano.fi

Manor Café

ENQUIRIES AND GROUP RESERVATIONS: +358 44 239 9759 OR URAJARVENKARTANO@GMAIL.COM

CAFÉ HUGO JA LILLY

A café with a license to serve all alcoholic beverages; we offer lunch, accommodation and catering services!

www.kahvilahugojalilly.fi ENQUIRIES AND GROUP RESERVATIONS: +358 400 777 717/+358 44 977 4487 OR KAHVILA@PHNET.FI

KARTANONTIE 77 17150, URAJÄRVI ASIKKALA

the Delicious moments in kos restaurant world of So CAFÉ • LUNCH • À LA

CARTE Sibeliuksenkatu 6 B, 15110 LAHTI kivi@juvenes.fi tel. 0207600142 www.juvenes.fi/kivi

Aleksanterinkatu 19-21 • 15110 Lahti We also have a Hesburger

LUNCH ALA CARTE BRUNCH

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SIBELIUS FESTIVAL 2020 15.10.–18.10.

All 7 Sibelius symphonies and the Violin Concerto THURSDAY 15.10.

7 pm Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Lahti Symphony Orchestra Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Sergey Khachatryan, violin Symphony No. 3 Violin Concerto Symphony No. 1 6 pm Pre-concert talk / Andrew Barnett (in English and free of charge)

FRIDAY 16.10.

1 pm Kalevi Aho Hall SIBELIUS’S PIANO MUSIC Mackenzie Melemed, piano Sonatina Kyllikki Valse triste Impromptu Idyll Romance Five Romantic Compositions Finlandia 7 pm Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Lahti Symphony Orchestra Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Symphony No. 4 Symphony No. 2

TICKETS Orchestra concerts 29-49 € Other concerts 15 € / 18.10. 20 € Festival pass 110 € / 90 € (incl. all 3 orchestra concerts) Lippu.fi ticket sales +358 600 900 900 (2 €/min+pvm) www.lippu.fi

6 pm Pre-concert talk / Carpenter’s Hall Interview with Artistic Director Dima Slobodeniouk (in Finnish and free of charge)

SATURDAY 17.10.

2 pm Kalevi Aho Hall SIBELIUS song recital Hedvig Paulig, soprano Folke Gräsbeck, piano 5 pm Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Lahti Symphony Orchestra Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Symphony No. 5 Symphony No. 6 Symphony No. 7 4 pm Pre-concert talk / Carpenter´s Hall Erkki Liikanen and Kalevi Aho (in Finnish and free of charge)

SUNDAY 18.10.

11.30 Sibelius Hall SIBELIUS ON PERIOD INSTRUMENTS Finnish Baroque Orchestra Tomas Djupsjöbacka, conductor Rakastava (The Lover) Pelléas et Mélisande, incidental music The Tempest, Suite No. 2

SIBELIUS FESTIVAL EXPRESS Helsinki – Sibelius Hall – Helsinki Departure from Helsinki, in front of Kiasma (Mannerheimintie – Tilausajopysäkki), and return approx. 15 minutes after the end of the concert (busses Reissu Ruoti).

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle

I know a place I love, a

peaceful and wonderful place Wonderful hiking routes, rural tourist attractions and village events.

New experiences!

Kimola Canal, which will be opened in June, and Kymiring bring more life to the province

round on Open all year no on to 5 pm

Sundays fromon a separate agreement) sed

(at other times ba

Erkontie 8, 16300 Orimattila +358 3 777 8117 • www.soileyli-mayry.com ylimayry@soileyli-mayry.com

hollola medieval grey stone church

MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL IN THE AUTUMN Leslie Bricusse – Steve Cudden – Frank Wildhorn

J EKYLL & HYDE

directed by Jukka Keinonen PREMIÈRE 󶀵󶀵 SEPTEMBER 󶀲󶀲󶀲󶀲󶀲󶀲󶀲󶀲 Ticket sales office

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www.hollolanseurakunta.fi

Group ticket sales 󶀫󶀫󶀫󶀫󶀫󶀫󶀫󶀫󶀫 󶀳󶀳 󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷 󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷󶀷 www.lippu.fi www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi

Mouth-watering delicacies & beautiful scenery

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afe Kariranta serves 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 – not to mention delicious cheese croissants!

At the cozy cafe there are approximately 50 seats. In the summertime the space expands as the the terrace facing lake Vesijärvi opens.

Cafe Kariranta Satamakatu 9 | Tel. (+3583) 751 1763 | Open in Summer 9–20, in Winter 9–18 | www.kariranta.fi

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Wonderful treasures and excellent finds Recycling, quality and craftsmanship are all the rage in shopping nowadays. Luckily, we have plenty of small boutiques, high-quality flea markets and vintage shops.

MARIMARI FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR

The second floor store focuses on fashion and the first one offers lifestyle products, such as art, jewellery, bags and ecological detergents. MariMari Collection is designed and manufactured in Lahti.

in Hollola, Stadium Outlet in Lahti, Marimerkko in Heinola and Luhta in Lahti and Nastola. If you like interior decoration, you should stop by at the f Finnmari store in Hollola.

1 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

A BASKETFUL OF PROFESSIONALS in Villähde, Lahti. The building was constructed in 1945 as the factory for Lahden Autokori, and it now houses a basketful of different entrepreneurs. You’re welcome to go there and enjoy delicious food and score some great finds at the second-hand shop. Korinyrittajat

KIRPPUTORI KISÄLLI is a genuine treasure trove for collectors. The continuously renewing selection includes high-quality tableware, lamps, rugs and furniture. kirpputorikisalli.fi

KEINUHONKA FARM at Auttoinen in Padasjoki houses lifestyle shop where you can buy interior decoration items but also fashion, jewellery and accessories. www.keinuhonka.fi

BOTTEGA imports stylish Italian leather bags for men and women. The store also has Pasotti umbrellas, shoehorns and fine walking sticks.

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 Pian Makasiini in Hollola – all full of surprises. Pian Makasiini

www.marimari.fi

bottegalahti

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. www.kinnarintila.fi

FACTORY OUTLET CENTRE You can do affordable shopping in several factory outlets in the Lahti region. Fashion is available at the Naisten Pukutehdas

What do interior decoration shop ZOOM DESIGN, the French village shop RANSKALAINEN KYLÄKAUPPA, teakhouse and CAFÉ ELVI’S and interior decoration CLOTHING STORE KARDIS have in common? They are all located in the idyllic Old Vääksy. www.vanhavaaksy.fi Interior decoration café LINTAN KAMMARI in Sysmä is located in a dairy that is more than

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2. Florencia

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 Gift and Handcraft Shop ULPUKKA is full of high-quality handcrafts, such as ceramics, Tiffany glass, and blown glass art, hand-forged items and candles. www.ulpukka.fi is more than just a flowershop.

There is also carefully selected cookbooks, and Osmiam room fragrances. www.florencia.fi 2

FLORENCIA

ROOTED THE PLANT SHOP is a flower shop in Lahti that sells beautiful and rare plants. Their online store includes Philodendrons, Monsteras (Swiss cheese plants) and Hoyas for your home.

large parties alike. The store also sells interior decoration treasures. www.koskikartano.fi/aarreaitta TIISTAI SHOP sells fashion made in Lahti. The selection includes high-quality clothes for kids and adults, as well as stylish interior decoration items. marakattimarssi

ROOSAMARI is a clothing and interior decoration store in Heinola that offers unique high-quality brands in a relaxed atmosphere. www.roosamari.fi ■

TIP!

www.rootedtheplantshop.com

RARE FINDS. Treasure troves for collectors in the Lahti region include flea market Kisälli, Fasetti and Lahden Antiikkitukku, among others. Their extensive selections include design and antiques.

At KO S K I K A RTA N O N A A R R E A I T TA in Hämeenkoski, you will find gifts for small and

Take a wonderful Lahti tray home with you. You can choose a water tower, ski jump or radio mast motif. See more at Tryffdeli.

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CONTACTS CAR PAR T S Kiveriön Auto-Osa Oy

Hirsimetsäntie 7, Lahti open Mon–Fri 8–17, Sat 9–13 Teboil Saksala

Vanhanradankatu 4, Lahti open Mon–Fri 5.30–19, Sat 8–16

FLOWERSHOP Florencia Store

Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti open Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 10–14 www.florencia.fi

Bottega

Via Deco

Hämeenkatu 16, Lahti open Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 10–15

Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti www.viadeco.fi photography

Zoom Design

Foto Riihelä

Asikkalantie 2, Vääksy www.zoomdesign.fi

Aleksanterinkatu 12 open Mon 9–18 Tue–Thu 9–17, Fri 9–18, Sat 10–14

Liivikeskus

Rautatienkatu 26, Lahti open Mon–Fri 9.30–17.30 www.lahdenliivikeskus.fi

LEISURE Kullasmarina

MariMari

SHOPPING MALL S

First Floor & Second Floor Rautatienkatu 18 & 13, Lahti open Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 10–15 www.marimari.fi

Syke Mall

Petit St. Louis

Kauppakatu 18, Lahti open Mon–Fri 7–21, Sat 7–18, Sun 12–18 www.kauppakeskussyke.fi

Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti open Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 www.www.saintlouisstore.fi Putiikki 18

Valo Mall

Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti open Mon–Fri 10–17, Sat 10–14

Saksalankatu 4–6, Lahti open Mon–Fri 10 – 20 Sat 9–17, Sun 12–18 www.kauppakeskusvalo.fi

Top DEI Fashion

Hämeenkatu 13, Lahti open Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15

G ROCERIE S AND SWEE T S

OUTLE T S

Arnolds

Kynttilätie 2, Hollola www.finnmari.fi

Trio, Aleksanterinkatu 18 ma–pe 7.30–20, la 10–18, su 12–17

HE ALTH Pharmacy Möysän Uusi Apteekki

Karjalankatu 45, Lahti open Mon–Fri 9–17.30, Sat 9–14 Plastic surgeon Heikki Penttilä

EANA Center Aleksanterinkatu 24 B, Lahti www.kaivopuistonklinikka.fi

FA SHION Alusvaateliike Sini’s

Hämeenkatu 18, Lahti open Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 11–14 www.alusvaateliike.fi

Tel. +358 (0)50 320 1009 Kullasvuorenkuja 1, Padasjoki www.kullasmarina.fi Lahti Bike Marine Oy

Tel. +358 (0)3 751 2203 Laatukatu 2, Lahti www.bikemarine.fi Lahti City Theatre

Tel. +358 (0)3 814 3105 Tickets: +358 (0)600 30 5757 Synphony Lahti

Tel. +358 (0)600 393949 Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti www. sinfonialahti.fi Theatre Vanha Juko

Tel. +358 (0)44 339 4143 Rautatienkatu 23, Lahti

Finnmari

Adventure Park Pajulahti

Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511 Pajulahdentie 167, Nastola www.pajulahti.com

Luhta Outlet

◆ Kauppakeskus Syke, Saksalankatu 6, Lahti ◆ Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti, Lankatie 6, Nastola www.luhta.fi/fi/stores

YogaRocks

Tel. +358 (0)40 030 8307 Saksalankatu 16, Lahti Aleksanterinkatu 1, Lahti open Mon–Thu 13–21, Fri 13–20, Sat 9.30–17, Sun 12–17 www.www.yogarocks.fi

INTERIOR DECOR ATION Finnmari

Kynttilätie 2, Hollola Kinnarin tila (ad 1667)

Soramäentie 1, 15880 Hollola Open Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–16, Sun 12–16

Interior decoration and lifestyle store Sisustusja Lifestylemyymälä Asikkalantie2, 2, Vääksy Vääksy www.zoomdesign.fi www.zoomdesign.fi Asikkalantie

Melakuja 3 17200 VÄÄKSY

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FLOWERS & LIFESTYLE STORE VAPAUDENKATU 8, LAHTI TUE - FRI: 11 - 18 / SAT: 10 - 15

Lifestyle shop BomBom

serves you at Hämeenkatu 10, Lahti (for opening hours, please visit bombom.fi)

Online store open 24/7

www.bombom.fi

Welcome!

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

A gorgeous English garden in Kärkölä!

Huovila garden’s season 31 May–16 August Museum, exhibitions,café and plant shop open 31 May–30 June at 11 am–5 pm 1 July–16 August 11 am–6 pm Day ticket € 5 incl. guide services, exhibitions and the museum 044 770 2227 | www.huovilanpuisto.fi

A 800 m2 candle and interior decoration store in Lahti.

Welcome!

Rautatienkatu 13, Lahti www.teatterivanhajuko.fi

PHOTOGRAPHER’S STUDIO SINCE 1952

www.finnmari.fi

Farm Shop-Cafe-Interior Only 10 km from Lahti

STORE

SINCE 1951

AT THE SAME ADDRESS IN DOWNTOWN LAHTI, ACROSS

Open from May until the end of the year!

THE STREET FROM SHOPPING CENTRE SOKOS

ALEKSANTERINKATU 12 FI-15110 Lahti

WELCOME!

See opening hours:

www.kinnarintila.fi

Car service

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Open Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm Sat 9 am – 1 pm

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NKN-YHTIÖT LUHTA TOWER: Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti LAUNE: Saksalankatu 6, Lahti (Shopping Mall Valo) SYKE: Kauppakatu 18 Store Information: www.luhta.fi

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Hämeenkatu 13 15110 Lahti | Tel. +358 3 781 1177 Mon–Fri 11.00–18.00 Sat 11.00–15.00

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Hämeenkatu 13, Lahti Mon-Fri 11-18, Sat 10-15

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More information & tips online at www.lahtiguide.fi

Shopping For families Food & drink

HARBOUR OFFICE

Sitikkalantie 372, 47490 Mankala www.metka.fi

Harbor Manager Päivi Hämäläinen ● Tel. +358(0)505594278 paivi.hamalainen@lahti.fi

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

Heikki Penttilä, plastic surgeon Office at EANA Center Aleksanterinkatu 24 B - Plastic surgery procedures and free consultations - Filler injections - Fractora, Firma and BodyFX radio frequency treatments - PRP or the “vampire facial” Book your appointment at +358 400 171 070.

Please note that online booking is not possible.

Kaivopuiston klinikka

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1. Lahti harbour

Lahti Harbour Enjoy the lakeside scenery, embark on a cruise, have a drink on a terrace, eat the city’s largest cinnamon bun or look at some art. Lahti harbour offers plenty of activities.

LANU SCULPTURE PARK of artist and professor Olavi Lanu is located within a walking distance from the Passenger Harbour in the Kari­niemi Park. In Lanu Park there is fifteen human figures manufactured from reinforced concrete.

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HARBOUR OF BOAT RESTAURANTS The sev-

eral 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.

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 A CUP OF COFFEE AT THE HARBOUR There is a café full of feeling and history in the old harbor master’s building in the Lahti Passenger Harbour.

There is always freshly baked pastries and fresh coffee. Café Kariranta offers a wide range of pies, cakes and fresh coffee. www.kariranta.fi

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SIBELIUS HALL 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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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.

THE HANDICRAFT SHOP ULPUKKA is a cosy craft shop worth a visit. From Ulpukka, you can find high-quality Finnish handicrafts for gifts, souvenirs or for yourself.

2 The English-style scenic PARK OF PIKKUVESIJÄRVI was built on the grounds of the Lahti

Manor in the 1950s. The park has a water organ that was donated to the residents of the city by energy company Lahti Energia. You can enjoy the water organ at Urkulampi pond from June to September daily at 1 pm and 6 pm and from October to November daily at 7 pm. The show’s length during summer is 15 minutes and during fall 20 minutes.

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

2. Vesijärvi

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RESTAURANT LASTU is the Sibelius Hall’s street-level restaurant. Lastu’s loft and terrace have a wonderful view over lake Vesijärvi.

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. You can have great food and drink on the terrace while watching the sun set over the lake. ■

SUP is the new black Grab a SUP board and go stand up paddleboarding on the lake. It will improve your mental and physical fitness, and you will soak up some vitamin D from the sun.

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1. Padasjoki harbour

Harbour services Boating is the best way to enjoy local nature.

The local harbours offer a wide range of services.

L AHTI VESIJÄRVI PASSENGER HARBOUR: guest boat

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

guest boat berths, caravan places, a restaurant, vacuum devices for portable toilets, a household waste management point, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a boat ramp.

TEIVAA HARBOUR:

NIEMI HARBOUR: guest boat berths, a fuel out-

let, a restaurant, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for portable

toilets, an ice dispenser, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories, two boat ramps.

A SIK K AL A KANAVALAHTI HARBOUR: guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a store, a waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, electricity outlets, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut.

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

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HAR TOL A HARTOLA GUEST BOAT PIER: guest berths, a concrete pier that can be used to load heavy objects onto boats, for example.

HOLLOL A KIRKKOLAHTI HARBOUR: guest boat berths, lav-

atories and a beach.

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

IIT TI V U O L E N KO S K I H A R B O U R : guest boat berths, clean water spot, a boat ramp, a beach.

Opportunity to empty your septic tank.

KAUSALA HARBOUR: two guest boat berths.

URAJÄRVI HARBOUR: a beach.

IITTTIPARISH HARBOUR: a beach.

PADA S JOK I LAIVARANTA HARBOUR: café-restaurant, guest and seasonal boat berths, electric outlets, an info desk, a household waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, drinking water, a restaurant, lavatories, showers, a washing machine, a fuel outlet, a children’s playground, a store and two boat ramps.

2. Vääksy's Majakkapaviljonki

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SYSMÄ SUOPELTO HARBOUR: guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a septic tank emptying point, a water outlet and a café.

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

Leave your boat at the pier and head to Kanavan Panimo brewery!

The twist of the beers from Vääksy comes from the local berries, herbs and roots used in the brewery’s own recipes – a small carbon footprint is part of the story.

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This summer, you can get from lake Päijänne to Kouvola via Kimola Canal.

By boat from lake Päijänne to Kouvola The 70-metre tunnel of Kimola Canal is a rarity, even on the global scale.

This summer, Kimola Canal will open up a water route from lake Päijänne to Kouvola. During a renovation that took a couple of years, the channel was dredged and widened, for example. The old log floating canal’s bundle gantry cranes were demolished and replaced with a ship lock reaching a height of 12 metres. What makes the 5.5-kilometre Kimola Canal special is a 70-metre tunnel that is a rarity even on the global scale. The tunnel and the exceptional sluice height make Kimola a memorable experience 
for boaters and passers-by alike. ■ www.visitlahti.fi/en/activities/water

REFRESHING ACTIVITES IN HEINOLA

Heinola Bird Sanctuary A.F. Aironkatu 3 heinolanlintutarhat.fi

House of Province Policeman Aschan Kauppakatu 3, heinola.fi

Harjupaviljonki Waffle Café Kauppakatu 30, Harjupuisto park harjupaviljonki.fi

Heinola Art Museum

Kauppakatu 4 heinola.fi

Café Kailas

Siltasaari 1 kailas.fi

Restaurant RantaCasino Maaherrankatu 2, satama rantacasino.fi

Tourist Information Heinola

Kauppakatu 4, courtyard Tel. +358 3 849 3606 Mon–Fri from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Local food market and restaurant Heila Työmiehentie 35, heilan.fi

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Cottage holiday, best holiday A lakeside sauna and peace and quiet.

Sounds like a perfect holiday.

1 LEHMONKÄRKI The cottages have their own yards, rowing boats, piers and sandy beaches. Built on a ridge-like cape in Asikkala, size of the cottages and villas varies from small family cottages to a villa for 24 people. Almost all of the cottages have an outdoor bathing barrel. www.lehmonkarki.fi

KULLASMARINA HOLIDAY VILLAGE on the shore of Lake Päijänne includes six high-class holiday homes with a wonderful view of Padasjoki harbour and Lake Päijänne. www.kullasmarina.fi

You will be comfortable at KAINIEMI HOLIDAY HOMES. There are three high-class cottages: Lokki, Kuikka and Villa Timotei. You can relax at the cottage and hike, cycle, swim, row a boat, fish and pick berries or mushroom. www.kainiemivillas.com The well-equipped and stylishly decorated ALATALO HOLIDAY COTTAGES are located in the countryside. Each cottage has its own beach, pier and rowboat. www.alatalonlomamokit.fi HOLIDAY VILLA IMPIVAARA has beds for six people. You can also add a couple of extra beds. The villa has a wonderful sauna from which you can dip into the clear lake. www.lomahuvila-impivaara.net

in Sysmä offers manor accommodation for groups and cottage accommodation in a beautiful cultural and historical milieu.

VIRTAA MANOR

www.virtaankartano.fi

MESSILÄ’S manor area simply breathes its hundreds of years of history. Messilä offers a variety of accommodation alternatives from hotel rooms to cottages and outbuildings. www.messila.fi YLI-KAITALA has several cottages of different styles from traditional holiday cottages to holiday homes with a whirlpool bath. Each cottage has its own beach, pier and rowboat with life jackets. www.yli-kaitala.com

Located on the shore of Lake Ruotsalainen close to downtown Heinola, LOMARASTI has three highclass villas. Each of them have a private beach and sauna. www.lomarasti.com 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

RANTALA HOLIDAY COTTAGES in Hartola are dog-friendly. Depending on the cottage you choose, you will have 10–40 metres of private sandy beach, a pier and a rowboat. www.rantalanlomamokit.com

AURINKORANTA COTTAGES are excellent for spending a nice holiday, bathing in the sauna and cooking. Each cottage has a private shallow beach and a rowboat. www.aurinkoranta.fi

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Lahti in figures

120,000 residents

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Lanu Park. Photo Lassi Häkkinen.

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Lahti Lahti is the best place to see sculptures by the internationally renowned sculptor Olavi Lanu (1925–2015). You can admire Lanu sculptures on Radiomäki hill, in Pikku-Vesijärvi park and downtown on Lanunaukio square and in front of the City Theatre.

There is a Lanu Park on Kariniemenmäki hill close to lake Vesijärvi, a protected piece of lush

woodland with twelve huge, concrete pieces of art in it. The artist designed the sculptures to blend in with the surrounding nature.

The sculpture park is a unique site you can enjoy both in summer and in winter: the human figures look quite different when covered with moss or snow. ■

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Green city Lahti is Finland’s leading environmental city and the European Green Capital 2021. www.greenlahti.fi

Lehmusreitti route The park path circling downtown Lahti travels around the local forests around two kilometres from the market square.

It also goes through the Lanu Park. The approximately 11-kilometre route has been marked in the terrain with green linden leave markings on trees.

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An air show will be arranged at Vesivehmaa airport on 15–16 August.

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 with its old buildings and interior decoration boutiques. The municipality is located at a junction between lakes Vesijärvi and Päijänne. The Vääksy Canal, a gate between the two waterways, is a historical water traffic junction, and the canal region is a picturesque

cultural environment. The area offers something to see all year round.

Asikkala is also home to the only airport in Päijät-Häme, which turns 80 this year. People in the municipality have always eaten local clean food, and the municipality is home to several award-winning food producers. Asikkala is a unique tourist attraction. ■

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Adventure park Water is the carrying theme of the children’s adventure park. There is a stream that hugs the paved riverbed and returns to the river.

There are different kinds of paddle wheels and dams children can test.

Finland’s most beautiful route The route will take you from the small boutiques in Vääksy via a church with a million bricks and the magnificent scenery of Pulkkilanharju ridge, a part of Päijänne National Park, to Kalkkinen village.

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Hartola in figures

6,000 years of history

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golf course

An order for tailwind placed.

GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Hartola The Royal Parish offers human-sized activities and hobbies fit for a king. In the summertime, you can go golfing, sense the genuine Finnish dance pavillion atmosphere at Sahtikrouvi or try to catch fish at Tainionvirta river like you were in the rapids of Lapland. Discover your nature in Hartola and take advantage of the versatile outdoor sports opportunities: go cycling or hiking,

or try orienteering or disc golf.

If you are longing for some manor romance, go to Vanha-Koskipää to see the East Häme Museum and its windmill, where you can be inspired by famous author Mika Waltari. Or you can go admire the lakeside scenery from the warmth of a sauna. ■

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Trolling and fly fishing Tainionvirta river with its seven rapids starts in Hartola. It is one of the best-known fishing rivers in southern Finland.

The fishing season is from early spring to the end of August.

EXPERIENCE

Kuninkaanpolku hiking route Experience the varied culture and nature on Kuninkaanpolku (“The King’s Path”). Walk in the atmosphere of national significance on the banks of Tainionvirta river or hike on the moss covering the floor of a spruce forest. Consisting of four sections also suited for off-road cycling, the route connects several tourist attractions. www.hartola.fi/kuninkaanpolku

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Heinola has almost 1,000 km of shoreline.

GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Heinola Heinola surprises tourists with its plentiful and versatile offering. In addition to an active holiday, you can come to Heinola to relax, eat delicious food and shop: Heinola is a town by the lake, close to the actual wilderness and excellent hiking routes. Skiing routes, waterways and forests are all close by.

Heinola has almost 1,000 kilometres of shoreline. The unique nature with its clean waterways and gravel ridges is an inseparable part of the life of people in Heinola, regardless of the season.

You can relax or have an active holiday, eat local delicacies and shop.■

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Heinola in figures

20,000 residents

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boat berths

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shops downtown

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Heinola is easy to reach You can quickly get there by car on the motorway, or in the summertime you can get there with your own boat or use a scheduled boat.

140 opportunities to do sports outdoors Sights worth seeing and experiencing in Heinola include the historical milieu, areas with wooden houses, café culture, 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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Hollola Hollola’s attraction is mostly due to its personal villages, wonderful recreational areas, clean nature and varied outdoor sports opportunities. The best way to relax is to hike along one of the area’s guided nature trails that will take you through changing terrain. On the lake tour you can relax your mind by watching the peaceful scenery, marvel at a protected lush forest with hazelnut

trees or see a rugged swamp with its unique animal species. On the Tiirismaa tour you can enjoy wonderful scenery at the Tilkki vantage point, for example. When you return to the forest, you can hear the babble of a mysterious underground brook. Make a campfire on top of Tiirismaa hill at Martta’s lean-to or close to Pirunpesä, the magnificent rock fissure where the route ends. ■

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Hollola in figures

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Messilä area Messilä offers camping site services on the shore of lake Vesijärvi, accommodation in a manor atmosphere and a green golf course.

EXPERIENCE

Tour of seven villages Hollola is a municipality with rich natural, scenic, cultural and historical values – you will be delighted by the scenery every time! Experience the wonderful tour of seven villages in your car or on your bike.

Read more: www.visitlahti.fi/filebank/ 15651-Seitsemankylankierros.pdf

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Iitti in figures

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GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Iitti Iitti is a charming rural municipality in between Lahti and Kouvola. The municipality consists of the service centre Kausala, active villages and the surrounding wonderful nature. Motor sports, event and experience centre KymiRing and Kimola Canal, which will be opened in 2020, offer new opportunities in the region. Iitti’s beautiful nature and lakes offer an excellent setting for

tourism and living. You will find a large number of hiking routes and nature trails in Iitti and its surroundings. The varied terrain and routes of different lengths are excellent for both serious exercise and those who just like to spend time in the great outdoors. Veteraanimaja’s saunas and beach are also a popular ice swimming location. ■

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Iitti Church The architecturally important cruciform church at Iitti parish village is one of Finland’s fifteen remaining wooden churches from the 17th century.

Hiidenvuori Hiidenvuori, a hill formed by nature is located on Hiidensaari island in lake Pyhäjärvi. The top of Hiidenvuori dominates the landscape at more than 60 metres above the surface of the Kymijoki river. You can see a wonderful Finnish landscape from the top. Iitti Music Festival always culminates with a unique night-time concert at the top of Hiidenvuori.

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village associations

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official swimming beaches

There are wonderful bodies of water in Padasjoki.

GET TO KNOW THE LAHTI REGION

Padasjoki Padasjoki is full of versatile hiking routes. For example, the Päijänne-Ilves route of approximately 13 kilometres is meant for a longer hike. The duckboards along the route have been recently replaced and there are lean-tos where you can stop and enjoy peaceful nature. In addition, Luukonhaka Arboretum is currently being established along the route. You should also check out Kullasvuori

hiking routes and Tuomasvuori sightseeing tower. The tower offers a wonderful view of Päijänne National Park. Kirkkolampi traffic park offers something to do for small and older children. You can try out a pedal car, for example. Kirkonkylä beach and a place to build a campfire are located right next to it. ■

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Arboretum More than a thousand saplings have already been planted at Luukonhaka Arboretum. The area has scenic, cultural and nature conservation value.

Rent your equipment Padajoen Latu skiing club offers kayaks, canoes and fatbikes for rent. You should preferably book your equipment a couple of days ahead. The municipality of Padasjoki has camping equipment, such as backpacks, sleeping bags, camp stoves and tents, for rent.

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4,000 holiday homes

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Hag of Sysmä. A strong woman. Photo Erika V Visuals.

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Sysmä Sysmä uses its long history to create products and experiences. Due to its numerous archaeological findings, Sysmä is a treasure trove for archaeologists – the thousand years of history offer plenty to draw from. The most recent treasure was found in 2017 close to the medieval St. Olaf ’s Church. Master goldsmith Anne Laitinen has created the jewellery series Sysmä

based on the findings. It includes necklaces, bracelets, brooches and rings. A jewellery series inspired by sacrificial stones with cups carved in them is another novelty: Sysmä has more of the cup stones from the Iron Age than anywhere else in Finland. All of the pieces of jewellery include the Sysmä stamp. Follow the treasure at www.sysma.fi/tapahtumat

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Sysmä’s silver coin jewellery A treasure that included a copy of a coin of the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, was buried in Sysmä a 1 000 years ago. Sysmä’s silver coin jewellery was designed based on the treasure.

Cup stone jewellery The silver piece of jewellery depicts a stone with a cup carved in it in Akanoja (“Hag’s Ditch”) at the Sysmä parish village, which was the most commonly used sacrificial stone in the area. The hag was considered the goddess of fertility in ancient Finland.

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Information gathered in April 2020; please contact the café to check the opening hours.

CAFÉS L AHTI Alex Food & Cafe

Sokos Lahti, Aleksanterinkatu 19-21 Apulandia

Helsingintie 199 A Asemapäällikkö Cafe

Askonkatu 3 Arnolds

C Open in summer Ice Cream Boat Banana Split C

Lahti Harbour, Satamakatu 9 Kahiwa Coffee & Wine

Malski, Päijänteenkatu 9 Cafe-patisserie Kahvitar

Vehnätie 1 as. 3, Nastola Cafe Kariranta

Lahti Harbour, Satamakatu 9

Trio shopping centre Aleksanterinkatu 18

Cafe Oskari

Cafe Annika

Mlinar, cafe-patisserie

Lahti Market Hall, Torikatu 3

Vapaudenkatu 13

Café Casablanca

Patisserie-bakery Laurell Lahti

Vesijärvenkatu 32

Aleksanterinkatu 24

Cafe Charlotta

Bakery-cafe Ruisranne

BW Tower, Askonkatu 2

Maitotie 4, Nastola

Café Il Mondo

Lilla Laurell

Karisma shopping centre Kauppiaankatu 2

Aleksanterinkatu 13

Cafe Kilipukki C

Tiilimäenkatu 9

Neljänkaivonkatu 47 Cafe Picnic

Syke shopping centre Kauppakatu 18 Cafe Pirske

Rautatienkatu 3 Cafe Sinuhe

www.sinuhe.fi Ciao! Caffé Trio

Hämeenkatu 17

Luhta Tower Café Okeroinen Mill cafe and shop C

Kotipellontie 46 Piano Paviljonki

Lahti Harbour, Borupinraitti 6 Prisma Café Holma

Johanneksenkatu 4 Prisma Café Laune

Ajokatu 83

Trio shopping center Aleksanterinkatu 18

Canteen Kanttiini Risa Robell C

EcoCafe MeaManna

Robert’s Coffee

Lahti Harbour, Satamakatu 5

A SIK K AL A Grill-Cafe Elvi’s

Asikkalantie 1, Vääksy HilleRin

Kurhilantie 275, Kurhila Kanavan Helmi C

Kanavatie 21, Vääksy Kanava Homebakery

Aleksintie 1, Vääksy Club Restaurant Kanavagolf

Tehtaantie 3, Vääksy Manor Cafe Hugo&Lilly C

Kartanontie, Urajärvi Lehmonkärki summer cafe C

Lehmonkärjentie 180, Asikkala Metsälinna Cafe

Sirkkusentie 5, Vääksy Cafe Ranskalainen kyläkauppa

Vesijärventie 1, Vääksy Torikahvila C

Kustaa Market, Vääksy Winery and garden Pihamaa C

Siltatie 12, Kalkkinen Viipurilainen Cafe & Deli

Pasolanharjuntie 1, Vääksy Vintage Rusty Cafe

Vehkoontie 1, Vääksy Wine & Cafe Jokiranta

Melakuja 3, Vääksy

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◆ Hollolankatu 1 ◆ Kirkkokatu 31, Lahti main library

Kauppiaankatu 2 Karisma shopping center

Hartola Golf Cafe C

Enonsaari summer cafe C

Interior decoration café Wanha Justiina

Cafe Hartolan Pullapaja

Enonsaari Espresso House

Karjalankatu 3

◆ Aleksanterinkatu 10 ◆ Aleksanterinkatu 18 Trio shopping center

Cafe Torikahvila Kahvipaussi

Helena´s Homebakery

Vapaudenkatu 8

Lahti Market Place Häggman Lahti

Kärkkäisen business center, Pasaasi 2 Immilä Mill Cafe C

Arrajoentie 88, Nastola Jokubas Café

Vapaudenkatu 28 B

Lahti Market Place TryffDeli Cafe Vaarin kahvila

Lahti Market Hall, Torikatu 3 Villähteen Leipä

Leipätie 70, Nastola Wine Cafe Olavi

Aleksanterinkatu 10

Kaikulantie 79 Keskustie 59 Cafe Koitin Kuppila

Koitintie 1239 La Kar de Mumma

Keskustie 2 Cafe-restaurant Taukotupa

Pohjolanraitintie 9, Pohela Home Cafe-Store

Keskustie 48 Kivibaari

Vuorenkyläntie 2108, Putkijärvi

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HOLLOL A

PADA S JOK I

Café Kailas C

Hollola Parish kioski C

Cafe-Restaurant Kelossi C

Siltasaari 1

Lukkarintie 2

Kellosalmentie 1034

Cafe Torni C

Cafe Anita

Keinuhonka Farm Shop

Kauppakatu 31

Kauppakuja 6

Keinuhongantie 54, Auttoinen

Cafe Tunneli

Cafe and shop Pulla-Pojat

Palsa Mill Museum Café C

Kirkkokatu 13

Keskikankaantie 1

Vesijaonraitti 562

Capuccino

Kinnari Farm / Pioni ja Piironki Farm Shop C

Art-Cafe Pikantti

Torikatu 5 Eeva Herkut

Savontie 9 Erolan kahvi ja pulla Oy

Tähtiniementie 3 Grill-Cafe Villis

Koulukatu 1 Heila

Työmiehentie 35 Heinolan Harjupaviljonki C

Kauppakatu 30 Cafe Kikka

Siltakatu 45 Cafe-Patisserie Helmi & Hugo

Savontie 4 Kyläpirtti

Vanhatie 34 Pekan Leipä Oy

Villenkatu 43 Nina´s Cafe & Bar

Rajakatu 10 Sport Cafe

Urheilukatu 2 Teboil Heinola

Vanha Lahdentie 1 Tyyrpuuri C

Soramäentie 1

Keskustie 16

Koskikartano Café-Restaurant

SYSMÄ

Tampereentie 636, Hämeenkoski

Camping Sysmä C

IIT TI Iitti Farmers Market

Kymenrannantie 1, Kausala Iitti Golf Club Restaurant C

Iitintie 684 Kaffinpaikka Kioski C

Vuolenkoskentie 1476, Vuolenkoski Cafe Naapantuura

Niittytie 4, Kausala Kilkkilän Farm, Farm Shop and Café C

Ojassuontie 68, Vuolenkoski Parish Summer Cafe C

Kylmentaantie 1 Lunch Cafe Kanttiina

Kauppakatu 15 Mylly Grill & Cafe C

Vuolenkoskentie 1516, Huutotöyry Olga’s Farm C

Hanjärventie 11, Sääskjärvi Vuolenkoski Handicraft and Café PeuranKello

Maaherrankatu 1

Vuolenkoskentie 1153, Vuolenkoski

Vierumäki Cafes

Vuolenkoski Rantamesta C

◆ Greeni Cafe ◆ Tahko Cafe ◆ Break Bar Cafes on golf courses C

Vuolenkoskentie 1476, Vuolenkoski

OPENS IN EARLY SUMMER 2020

Huitilantie 3 Ilola Inn Suvikahvila C

Suopellontie 703 Cafe Mahis

Uotintie 8 Cafe-Patisserie Kulma

Sysmäntie 42 Lintan Kammari

Sysmäntie 16 Farm Mummola C

Rantakyläntie 144 Pinxinmäki C

Suopellontie 644 Rantala Farm Shop and Garden Cafe C

Koivukuja 6 Sysmä Marina C

Vellamontie 4 Sysmä Autoservis

Keskustie 1 Domestic Animal Cafe Sysmä C

Ravioskorventie 151 Cafe Torikahvio

Sysmä Market

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RESTAURANTS L AHTI Ace Cafe Lahti C

Veistämönkatu 1 Amarillo

Aleksanterinkatu 10 Bar 69

Hirsimetsäntie 69 Bistro Popot

Rautatienkatu 26 Cafe Charlotta

BW Tower, Askonkatu 2 Coppa Eatery

Aleksanterinkatu 16 Domino Sushi Lahti

Rautatienkatu 6 El Banco Bar

Aleksanterinkatu 10 El Toro Mariankatu 8 Fafa’s

C Open in summer

Lahti Upseerikerho

Restaurant Sagun

Hennalankatu rak. 7

Vuorikatu 24

Pajulahti Training Center

Restaurant Taivaanranta

Pajulahdentie 167, Nastola

Rautatienkatu 13

Lahti Golf Club C

Restaurant Torilla

Takkulantie

Vapaudenkatu 24

Linkku Bistro

Restaurant Toros Tex Mex

Kartanonkatu 2

Restaurant Turkinpippuri

Lunch Cafe Hyvä Maku

Pekkalantie 20, Nastola

Saimaankatu 11

Restaurant Voitto

Lunch Cafe Sokuriina

Salpausselänkatu 8

Aurantie 11, Nastola

Restaurant Werstas

Lunch Cafe Lounaskori

Askonkatu 9

Koritie 2, Nastola

Rax Buffet

Lunch Cafe Einstein Maili

Shopping center Karisma, Kauppiaankatu 2

Maili Shopping center, Ajokatu 55 Lunch Cafe Mänty

Seisakekatu 2

◆ Rautatienkatu 15 ◆ Karisma shopping center, Kauppiaankatu 2 Cafe Heliopolis

Kipparinkuja 2

Hello American Diner

Vesijärvenkatu 7 Hua Du

Rautatienkatu 11 Hun Fai Asian Cuisine

Shopping center Karisma, Kauppiaankatu 2 Jokubas Café

Vapaudenkatu 28 B Jonel Thai

Vapaudenkatu 15 Kaarlo Social

Kartanonkatu 2 Karanda

Kankolankatu 1

Myllysaari Ranch Club Restaurant Dalal

Rakokiventie 15, Nastola Restaurant Einstein

Hirsimetsäntie 56 Restaurant Hulda

Sibeliuksenkatu 8 Restaurant Koti

Salpausselänkatu 7 Restaurant Lokki

Jalkarannantie 19 Restaurant Lastu

Ankkurikatu 7 Restaurant Lämäri

Svinhufvudinkatu 29 Restaurant Pancho Villa

Kiveriönkatu 34

◆ Shopping center Syke, Kauppakatu 18 ◆ Niemi Harbour, Kipparinkuja 2

Konnichiwa

Restaurant Pikku Makalu

Inn Kiveriön kievari

Aleksanterinkatu 23

Vapaudenkatu 22

Kokka Bistro & Bar

Restaurant Pulcinella

Borupinraitti 4

Hämeenkatu 21

Kuja – Street Food Lahti

Restaurant Royal Gurkha

Aleksanterinkatu 14

Hämeenkatu 21

Lipterin Hämeenkatu 10

Myllysaari Kommodori C

Rakokiventie 10, Nastola

qOpen in winter, other times by appointment

Rauhankatu 16

Ristorante Momento

Shopping center Karisma, Kauppiaankatu 2 Roux Rautatienkatu 7 Santa Fé

Aleksanterinkatu 10 Social Burgerjoint

Mariankatu 10 Pajulahti Training Center

Pajulahdentie 167, Nastola Wings Restaurant Lahti

Rautatienkatu 15 Spaghetteria Mamma Maria

Vapaudenkatu 10 Sport & Music Bar Peluri

Aleksanterinkatu 6 Sushi Royal

Vapaudenkatu 12 B Trattoria Seurahuone

Aleksanterinkatu 14 Viet´s Kitchen

Rautatienkatu 8 Viking Restaurant Harald

Vesijärvenkatu 24 Wanha Herra

Laaksokatu 17 Walimon Casseli

Vesijärvenkatu 25

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A SIK K AL A

RantaCasino

Hotel Tallukka

Maaherrankatu 2 A

Tallukantie 1, Vääksy Kanavan Kunkku C

Kanavatie 17, Vääksy Majakkapaviljonki

Ämmäläntie 18, Vääksy Restaurant Jalmar

Anianpellontie 17, Vääksy Restaurant Oinas

Kustaantori, Vääksy Restaurant Reimari C

Pulkkilantie 634, Asikkala Route 24

Joenkulmantie 2, Vesivehmaa

HAR TOL A Gasthaus Koskenniemi

Koskenniementie 66 Hartola Kebab & Pizzeria

Keskustie 52 La Kar de Mumma

Keskustie 2 Service station Jari-Pekka Hartola 24h

Yhdystie 2

Messilä Manor and Bistro q

Messiläntie 308

Restaurant Heila

Restaurant Kunnantupa

Työmiehentie 35

Parinpellontie 19, Hollola kk

Restaurant Kesti

Soramäen Pirtti

Siltakatu 11

Tiilikankaantie 2

Restaurant Kettu ja Kana

IIT TI

Torikatu 5 Restaurant Konsuli

Konsulinkatu 2 Restaurant Lily

Savontie 10 Restaurant Tukkijätkä

Kauppakatu 13 Toros

Kauppakatu 17 Sport Cafe

Urheilukatu 2 Teboil Tähtihovi

ABC Kausala

Hallitie 1, Kausala Lunch Café Kanttiina

Kauppakatu 15, Kausala Lunch and private restaurant Vanha Sampo

Rieskantie 24, Kausala Mylly Grill&Cafe C

Vuolenkoskentie 1516, Vuolenkoski Neste Matkakeidas

Sitikkalantie 5, Kausala

Juornatpolku 41

PADA S JOK I

Torino Pizzeria Kebab

Cafe-Restaurant Kelossi C

Kaivokatu 5 Vierumäki Matkakeidas

Tervalammentie 1 Vierumäki Restaurants

Kellosalmentie 1034 Farm Keinuhonka

Keinuhongantie 54, Auttoinen Inn Kievari Aijakka

Keskustie 56

◆ Kaskela Restaurant ◆ Greeni Café ◆ Tahko Café

HEINOL A

HOLLOL A

ABC Heinola

Bus Burger

Lunch restaurant Modetti

◆ Savontie 409 ◆ Salpakangas, Erämiehentie 1

Keskustie 14 Restaurant Padasjoki

Camping Messilä

Keskustie 25

Rantatie 5, Messilä

Sarinan Tupa

Takami Asian Restaurant

Taulunmäentie 2

Wanha Marttala

Työmiehentie 33 Heinolan Taukopaikka Oy, Teboil

Savontie 7 Heinola Thai Restaurant

Savontie 13 Restaurant Helin

Kauppakatu 6 Heli´s Pizzeria and Kebab

Tehtaantie 13 Hotel Kumpeli

Muonamiehenkatu 3 Kotipizza

Savontie 13 Kusmiku Street Food & Bar

Savontie 7 Max Grill

Virtakatu 7

Televisiotie 2 Hollola KeskusPizzeria

Keskuskatu 2 Hollola Matkakeidas

Hopeakalliontie 1 Hollola Vanha Kunnantupa

Rantatie 9, Hollola kk Lean Puoti

Keskikankaantie 9 Lunch cafe Casper

Mursketie 2 Messilä golf club's restaurant Mamma Maria C

Messiläntie240

Kylänraitti 22 Kiuasniemi Marina, harbour restaurant C

Padasjoki Marina

SYSMÄ Sysmä Marina C

Vellamontie 4 Hotel-Restaurant Uoti

Keskustie 1 Pinxinmäki C

Suopellontie 644 Pizza & Kebab Fantasia

Sysmäntie 43 Sysmä Autoservis Oy

Keskustie 17

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CLUBS & RESTAURANTS L AHTI Restaurant Ailin

Mestarintie 1, Nastola Amarillo Bar

Aleksanterinkatu 10 Ant Brew Panimo Pub

Malski, Päijänteenkatu 9 Armas

Vapaudenkatu 13 Bar & Bistro Seurahuone

Aleksanterinkatu 14 Bar Loosister

Vapaudenkatu 16 Butcher & Banker

Aleksanterinkatu 10 B El Banco Bar

Aleksanterinkatu 10 Iloinen kulkija

Jalkarannantie 2 Jackalope

Vesijärvenkatu 22 Karaokerestaurant Las Palmas

Rautatienkatu 15 Kielo Bar & Restaurant

Aleksanterinkatu 1 Music Club Möysän Musaklubi

Hämeenkatu 16 Beer Restaurant Teerenpeli

Vapaudenkatu 20 Pikku Hanhi

Vapaudenkatu 18 Pub Club Hilpeä Hilma

Rautatienkatu 21 Pub Setä Samuli

Kankolankatu 1 Pub Verstas

Mäklöörinkatu 2 Inn Rakokiven Krouvi

Timpurintie 2

Restaurant Cheri

Aleksanterinkatu 25 A Restaurant Club Chicago

Vesijärvenkatu 11

C Open in summer

HAR TOL A Peten Pub

Vuorenkyläntie 2101

Restaurant Erika

HEINOL A

Lahdenkatu 46

Apaja Pub & Bar

Restaurant Hanhenpoika

Tehtaantie 13

Rautatienkatu 7

Drink Bar Bulmer

Restaurant Hiidenkivi

Kirkkokatu 15

Rautatienkatu 28

Pub Iloinen Kulkija

Restaurant Oldi

Kirkkokatu 13

Aleksanterinkatu 9

Puotinkamari Vanhatie 35

Restaurant Talli

Wanha Mestari Marjatie 6

Ratsutie 50, Nastola Restaurant Tirra & Torvi

Loviisankatu 8 Restaurant Virasto

Vapari Keskuskatu 22 Vierumäen Kelokota

Vääksyntie 18, Vierumäki

Vesijärvenkatu 11

HOLLOL A

Sport & Music Bar Peluri

Katinhäntä

Aleksanterinkatu 6 Ten Dollars Saloon

Vapaudenkatu 22 The Old Irish Pub

Vapaudenkatu 16 Turkinpippuri

Pekkalantie 20, Nastola

Tuomalantie 2, Hollola kk Pub Janetzki Keskuskatu 8 Vihree Nelonen

Keskuskatu 4 Wellis Bar & Grill

Keskustie 29, Hämeenkoski

Wanha Mestari

IIT TI

Aleksanterinkatu 23

Riemuralli Iitintie 2

Wintti Nightclub

Villen Mesta Merrankuja 1

Vapaudenkatu 13 Nightclub Mugi

PADA S JOK I

Rautatienkatu 21

Cefe-Restaurant Modetti

A SIK K AL A Bar 16 Kustaankuja 3 Brewery Kanavan Panimo, pop-up terrace C

Meijeritie 1 MANI-BAR

Nuoramoistentie 2, Kalkkinen

Keskustie 14

SYSMÄ Sysmän Matka-Bar

Sysmäntie 51

GUIDE SUMMER 2020 | #visitlahti | www.lahtiguide.fi

Information gathered in April 2020; please contact the site to check the opening hours.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES L AHTI Alex Grafix Galleria

Alex Grafix Galleria Mariankatu 15, Lahti Apulandia

Apulandia Helsingintie 199 A, Lahti Atelier Gallery Teemu Kaski q

www.ateljeegalleria-teemukaski.net Vehkosillantie 100, Nastola Atelier Riitta Cq

www.netornot.fi/Ateljeriitta Halkokorventie 27, Nastola Gallery Nuovo

www.gallerianuovo.fi Mariankatu 16, Lahti Gallery Pro Puu

www.propuu.fi Satamakatu 2 A, Lahti Gallery Uusi Kipinä

www.galleriauusikipina.net Kymintie 1, Lahti Lahti Ski Museum

www.lahdenmuseot.fi Urheilukeskus, Salpausselänkatu 8, Lahti Heritage estate Kaivola and Villa Fantti Cq

www.kaivolanperinnetila.fi Pitkäläntie 195, Nastola CLOSED THIS SUMMER.

Lahti Historical Museum

www.lahdenmuseot.fi closed due to renovations until 2021 Motorcycle Museum Cq

www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi Veistämönkatu 1, Lahti Radio and TV Museum Mastola

www.lahdenmuseot.fi Radiomäenkatu 37, Lahti Museum of Military Medicin Cq

www.sotilaslaaketieteenmuseo.fi Helsingintie 199, Lahti Finnish Museum of Canoeing Cq

http://melontamuseo.vesisamoilijat.fi Kahvisaari, Kipparinkuja, Lahti Art Center Taarasti

www.taidekeskustaarasti.fi Taarastintie 6, Nastola

C Open in summer q Open by appointment CqOpen in summer, other times by appointment

Ulpukka

www.ulpukka.fi Vesijärven satama, Satamakatu 9, Lahti Vesijärvi Lake Gallery

Art in nature

A SIK K AL A Antti's Museum of Cars q

www.antinautomuseo.fi Vesivehmaantie 308, Vesivehmaa Asikkala Old Homestead C

AsikkalanKotiseutumuseo Haravamäentie 16, Asikkala kk Villa Danielson-Kalmari C

Art Salong Talvio C

Taidesalonki Talvio Koskipääntie 4

CLOSED THIS SUMMER.

HEINOL A Heinola City Museum

www.heinola.fi/heinolankaupunginmuseo Kauppakatu 14 Heinola Art Museum

www.heinola.fi/heinolan-taidemuseo Kauppakatu 4 House of County Police Chief Aschan (Lääninkivalteri Aschan) C

www.visitasikkala.fi Kalmarintie 12, Vääksy

www.heinola.fi/laaninkivalteriaschanin-talo Kauppakatu 3

Hägg´s museum of taxiderm Cq

Atelier Kaarina Karjalainen q

www.hagginelaintayttamo.com Häggintie 38, Urajärvi Art Barn Nahilankulma C

https://kaukokallio.kotisivukone.com/ Nahilankulmantie 204, Urajärvi Linen Cottage Joentorppa q

www.telttapalvelu.net Rantalantie 171, Vääksy Päijät-Häme Aeronautical MuseumCq

www.lahdenilmasilta.fi Lentotie 89, Vesivehmaa Päijännetalo and Finnish Museum of Fishing Cq

www.kaarinakarjalainen.com Savontie 3, 2krs.

Park Dorkin Puisto Ratakatu 18

HOLLOL A Gallery Alex Grafix

www.aleksijoensuu.com Ajomäentie 18, Hämeenkoski Atelier Asta Pulkkinen Cq

www.astapulkkinen.fi Lukkarintie 11, Hollola kk Hollola Old Homestead MuseumC

Art Gallery Taidevintti and BarnC

www.hollolankotiseutuyhdistys.fi ◆ Object Museum Parinpellontie 11, Hollola kk ◆ House Museum Rälssintie 6, Hollola kk

www.taidevintti.suntuubi.fi Kanavatie 17, Vääksy

IIT TI

Tupala House Museum q

Iitti Museum C

www.visitasikkala.fi Meijeritie 1, Vääksy

www.visitasikkala.fi Myllykseläntie 224, Iso-Äiniö Urajärvi Manor Museum C

www.urajarvenkartanonystavat.fi Kartanontie, Urajärvi Vääksy Water Mill and Electric Plant Museum Cq

www.visitasikkala.fi > matkailu ja kulttuuri Vääksyntie 9, Vääksy

HAR TOL A Itä-Häme Museum and Koskipää Manor

www.ihmuseo.fi Koskipääntie 4

www.iitti.fi/historialliset-kohteet Museotie 8, Iitti Homestead House Karrala q

www.iitinkotiseutuyhdistys.fi/Karrala Museotie 32, Haapakimola Iitti Parish Village and Gallery Suvigalleria exhibitions C

www.iitti.fi/kirkonkylan-kylatalo Kymentaantie 1, Iitti Iitti City Library multifunctional workshop and exhibitions of Kirmo www.iitti.fi/kirjastopalvelut

Kausansaarentie 3, Kausala

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Taidekulma

Gallery Pikantti

SYSMÄ

www.taideiitti.fi Rautatienkatu 17, Kausala

padasjoentaideyhdistys.blogspot.fi Keskustie 16, Padasjoki

Art Hall Pinxinmäki C

PADA S JOK I

Mill Museum Palsa C

Enni Id – artist´s home and museum C

Enni Idin taiteilijakoti Kellosalmentie 579, Kellosalmi Gallery Ars Arrakoski C

ars.arrakoski.gallery Tevännintie 17, Arrakoski

palsanmyllymuseo Vesijaonraitti 562, Vesijako Torittu Blacksmith Museum C

www.torittu.fi Granary Museum C

padasjokiseura.blogspot.fi Kuusikuja, Padasjoki

www.pinxinmaki.fi Suopellontie 644, Suopelto Finnish Accordion Museum Cq

www.haitarigalleria.com Uotintie 4, Sysmä Sysmä Old Homestead Museum Cq

www.sysmaseura.fi/kotiseutumuseo/ Makasiininmäentie 4, Sysmä

Information gathered in April 2020; please contact the hotel to check the opening hours.

HOTELS

C Open in summer

L AHTI

A SIK K AL A

Forenom Aparthotel Lahti City

Hotel Tallukka

www.forenom.fi

www.tallukka.fi

GreenStar Hotel Lahti

Villa Vellamo Villa Aurum

www.greenstar.fi

Hotel Valo

www.hotellivalo.fi

HOLLOL A Manor Hotel Messilä

Hotel Kauppahotelli Grand

www.lehmonkarki.fi

www.messila.fi

www.avainhotellit.fi/grand

HEINOL A

IIT TI

Pajulahti Training Center

www.pajulahti.com Scandic Lahti City

www.scandichotels.fi Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone

www.sokoshotels.fi

Cronin's Café & Guesthouse Oy

www.croninsguesthouse.com Hotel Kumpeli

www.kumpeli.fi Hotel Tukkijätkä

www.tukkijatka.fi

Hotel Radalla

www.hotelradalla.fi

SYSMÄ Hotel Uoti

www.uoti.net Ilola Inn

www.ilolainn.fi

Information gathered in April 2020; please contact the manor to check the opening hours.

MANORS

C Open in summer

L AHTI

HOLLOL A

SYSMÄ

Mukkula Manor

Manor Messilä

Virtaa Manor

www.mukkulankartano.fi

www.messila.fi

www.virtaankartano.fi

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OTHER ACCOMMODATION L AHTI

C Open in summer

Salonsaari Holiday village

Parinpelto Camping center

www.salonsaari.com

www.parinpelto.fi

www.garrisoninn.fi

HAR TOL A

Place to Sleep Hotel Hollola

Apartments Kotimaailma Lahti

Gasthouse-Camping Koskenniemi

Siikaniemi Course Center

Garrison Inn OPENS IN FALL 2020

www.kotimaailma.com B&B Irman Peti ja Puuro

www.irmanpetijapuuro.fi Guesthouse Little Tundra

www.koskenniemi.com Dog center Kunkkulan koirakeskus

www.placetosleep.com www.siikaniemi.fi Upila Course Center

www.upila.fi

www.kunkkulankoirakeskus.fi

IIT TI

Holiday Center Lepola

HEINOL A

Perheniemi College

www.lomakeskuslepola.fi

Inn Kolmonen

www.perheniemi.com

Opiston Kunkku

www.majatalokolmonen.fi

Tmi Leena Viitala

Naisyhteisösäätiö, accommodation

www.viitalanperhe.fi

www.littletundra.fi

Opiston Kunkku Patria Hostel

Selkola Manor BB

www.patriahostel.fi

www.naisyhteisosaatio.wixsite.com/ juliana

A SIK K AL A

Rievelinmutka ry

PADA S JOK I

www.imjarvi.info/yhdistyksia/ rievelinmutka

Bed & breakfast Punainen tupa

Antin Juhlatalo, accommodation

www.antinjuhlatalo.net Aurinkoranta, Estelle, celebration and accommodation

www.aurinkoranta.fi Farm Marttilan tila

Manor Vanha Tuusjärvi

www.kartano-heinola.com Vierumäki, rooms and apartments

www.apteekinmajoitus.fi

For more information on the accommodation service and reservations, please contact the customer service, tel. +358 300 870 870 or email vapaa-ajanmyynti@vierumaki.fi.

Holiday center Lavianmutka

Villa Hulda and Hulda Apartment

www.marttilantila.com Guesthouse Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus

Lomakeidas Lavianmutka

www.villahulda.fi

Selkola

www.punainentupa.net Särsjärvi Course Center

www.hollolanseurakunta.fi

SYSMÄ Ilola Holidays C

www.ilolaholidays.com Inn Gasthaus Kivitatti

www.majatalokivitatti.fi Farm Mummola ky C

www.maatilamummola.fi

Lomameijeri, celebration and accommodation

HOLLOL A

www.tuottajainmaito.fi/lomameijeri

Tourist Farm Tulimäki

Niemimäki celebration and accommodation

www.tulimaki.fi

Vintturi Holiday rental apartments C

Farm Niipala

www.vintturi.com

www.niemimaki.fi

www.niipalantila.fi

Soldier´s croft Vanha-Kartano C

www.vanha-kartano.fi

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CAMPSITES AND COTTAGES L AHTI

C Open in summer

Hartolan Ilo

Ahola Cottages

www.hartolanilo.fi

www.aholanmokit.fi

www.hersku.fi

Heinävuori Holiday Cottages

SFC Kangaslampi, SF-Caravan Kerava ry

Holiday Cottages Ahola Pirkka ja Leila

Kivisalmi Cottages

Herrasmanni Campsite

www.heinavuori.com

www.sfckeravaanari.fi

www.kivisalmi.fi

Enonsaari Cottages

Rantala Holiday Cottages

www.enonsaari.fi

www.rantalanlomamokit.com

Metsola Center Oy

HEINOL A

www.metsolacenter.fi Farm Ritaniemi

www.ritaniementila.fi

A SIK K AL A

Heinäsaari Camping

www.aholanlomamokit.fi Alatalo Cottages

www.alatalonlomamokit.com Heinäjoki Markku, holiday cottage

www.uutelo.net Kainiemi Holiday Villas

www.suomicamping.fi/heinasaari

www.kainiemivillas.com

Hämeenniemi Holiday Cottages

Kiuasniemi Villas

www.hameenniemi.fi

www.kiuasniemi.fi

Päijännetalo park for Caravans, Vääksy

Lomarasti

Keinuhonka Cottage Rentals

www.asikkala.fi

Ike's Cottages

Tallukka park for Caravans, Vääksy

www.asikkala.fi Aurinkoranta

www.aurinkoranta.fi Farm Hoimela

www.hoimela.com Iso-Naappila Holiday

Lomarasti

www.kullasmarina.fi

Jukola Holiday Cottages

Holiday Resort Telaranta

www.jukolanlomamokit.fi

Lomasatama

Tel. +358 300 870 870 or email vapaa-ajanmyynti@vierumaki.fi

www.lomasatama.com Raut-Kotka, villa

HOLLOL A

www.raut-kotka.fi

Lehmonkärki

www.campingmessila.fi

education-, holiday and celebration center www.lehmonkarki.fi

Jarvin Cottages www.jarvin.fi

Pulkkilanharju Cottages

www.pulkkilanharju.net Pätiälä Manor Holiday Villages

Pätiälän kartanon lomamökit Urajärvi Holiday Village

www.urajarvenlomakyla.com

HAR TOL A Krouvin Camping

www.krouvin.com Gasthouse-Camping Koskenniemi

Manor Messilä Cottages

www.messila.fi Villa Impivaara

Suopursu, cottage

www.suopursu.com Villa Vihreä

www.vihreahuvila.fi Villa Takila

www.villatakila.fi

www.lomahuvila-impivaara.net

SYSMÄ

Villa Tatu

Camping Sysmä

Villatatu

IIT TI SF-Caravan Kaakkois-Häme, Leininranta

www.sf-caravankaakkoishame.fi Lomakivi, holiday houses

www.lomakivi.fi Metka Cottages www.metka.fi Yli-Kaitala Holiday Cottages

www.koskenniemi.com

www.yli-kaitala.com

Arola Holiday Cottages

PADA S JOK I

www.arolanlomamokit.fi

www.telaranta.fi

Vierumäki

Camping Messilä

www.puharniemi.fi

Kullasmarina Holiday Cottages

www.ikenmokit.fi

www.naappila.fi

Puharniemi/Villa Metso

www.keinuhonka.fi

Mainiemi-Caravan

www.mainiemicaravan.fi

www.campingsysma.fi Loma-Lahdentaus

www.loma-lahdentaus.fi Inn Kivitatti Cottage

www.majatalokivitatti.fi Rakennuspalvelu Tarvaala Cottages

www.rakennustarvaala.fi/vuokraus Tervalepikon Torpat Cottages

www.tervalepikontorpat.fi Virtaa Manor Cottages

www.virtaankartano.fi

AFFORDABLE DOWNTOWN ACCOMMODATION Choose easy and comfortable accommodation for your business or holiday trip at the Finnish environmentally friendly GreenStar Hotel.

- 139 comfortable rooms - Ă la carte restaurant and meeting rooms for up to 150 people - Within a walking distance from all tourist attractions - Right next to the travel centre and parking facilities

Good for you!

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Information gathered in April 2020; please contact the site to check the opening hours.

CRUISES & CHARTER TRANSPORT L AHTI Lahden Järvimatkailu | M/S Vellamo, M/S Aino, S/S Laitiala

day, dinner, canal and charter cruises www.lahdenjarvimatkailu.fi M/S Happy Days, Lahti

charter cruises www.happydayslaiva.fi

Royal Line Oy | M/S Rosetta, hydrofoil

canal and dinner cruises from Lahti www.royalline.fi/Rosetta-Lahti

A SIK K AL A M/S Samantta, Asikkala

charter cruises www.samantta.com

Päijänne Risteilyt Hilden Oy | M/S Suometar, M/S Suomen Neito

HEINOL A

lake routes from Lahti to Heinola, lunch, evening and charter cruises www.paijanne-risteilythilden.fi

Heinolan Laivaosakeyhtiö | M/S Pyhäjärvi

Tiirismaan Laivat Oy | M/S Suvitähti 2, M/S Kymppi

scheduled service between LahtiEnonsaari-Messilä, day and charter cruises Tiirismaan Laivat

day and dinner cruises, Kimola canal cruisess www.nowene.fi/risteilyt

IIT TI Heinolan Laivaosakeyhtiö | M/S Pyhäjärvi

Kimola canal cruisess, day cruises Vuolenkoski–Kimola canal– Vuolenkoski www.nowene.fi/risteilyt

PADA S JOK I AND SYSMÄ Kulkee Vetten Halki | M/S Jenni-Maria III

scheduled service between Padasjoki and Kelvenne, cruises from Sysmä to Päijänne, charter cruises www.kulkeevettenhalki.fi

Päijänne Risteilyt Hilden Oy | M/S Suometar, M/S Suomen Neito

lake routes from Heinola to Lahti, day, dinner and charter cruises www.paijanne-risteilythilden.fi

FISHING L AHTI Jounin Kalakeikka

boat and fishing trips on Lake Vesijärvi and southern Lake Päijänne www.kalakeikka.com Lautturi Group

tailored fishing trips on Lake Vesijärvi www.kalaretket.fi

Lehmonkärki

fishing trips with a fishing raft www.lehmonkarki.fi

HAR TOL A Tainionvirran kalastus

IIT TI Supventures

guided boat and fishing trips, camping and adventure services www.supventures.fi

great fishing sites marked along the rapids of the river Tainionvirta www.hartola.fi

Yli-Kaitalan lomamökit

guided fishing trips www.yli-kaitala.com

HEINOL A

PADA S JOK I

salmon fishing site, fish processing services, fish smoking services, ondemand services www.lohimesta.fi

Heinolan sports fishing area

Kiuasniemi

A fishing area in downtown Heinola www.heinola.fi/heinolanurheilukalastusalue

guided fishing trips on Lake Päijänne www.kiuasniemi.fi

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Kilpilohi

Kullasmarina

guided fishing trips on Lake Päijänne www.kullasmarina.fi

Lohimesta Oy

EnsKala, Vääksy

angling site for children on the river Vääksynjoki Kalastus ja Majoitus Rysä Oy,

seasonal lake fishing www.rysa.fi Lakeland Outdoors

fishing and nature trips on Lake Päijänne www.lakelandoutdoors.fi

salmon fishing site, fish smoking services Kalapaikka Kilpilohi

HOLLOL A Hammonjoki

fly fishing www.lahdenperhokalastajat.fi/ kalastus/hammonjoki Haukikoira

spin fishing trips on Lake Vesijärvi Haukikoira Oy- Kalastuspalvelut - Fishing Services

Fishing licenses and more information

www.eraluvat.fi

GUIDE SUMMER 2020 | #visitlahti | www.lahtiguide.fi

Information gathered in April 2020; please contact the site to check the opening hours.

RENTAL, GUIDED TOURS, TAXI BOATS, BOATS, JET SKIS, CANOES, SUP BOARDS L AHTI Best Lake Nature Adventures Oy

canoeing trips and nature trips www.bestlakenature.com Fenix Ohjelmapalvelut

canoeing trips and nature trips www.fenixohjelmapalvelut.fi Kahvisaaren Melontakeskus

canoe rental, canoeing courses www.vesisamoilijat.fi Kitetirri

SUP boards and training, wind surf training, kite surfing, mountain, touring and electric bikes, guided tours www.kitetirri.johku.com Restaurant Lokki

jet skies and rowing boat rentals www.ravintolalokki.fi Sun’ Sup

SUP board rentals, services, courses, trips, private and corporate events www.sunsup.fi Lautturi Group

boating tips on Lake Vesijärvi www.kalaretket.fi Menovene

rental boats, boating courses, boat trips on Lake Vesijärvi and Lake Päijänne www.menovene.com

A SIK K AL A Kalastus ja Majoitus Rysä Oy

boat trips, water sports and water skiing www.rysa.fi Lassen retket

kayak rental and guided kayaking trips www.lassenretket.fi Lehmonkärki

Jet skis, console boat, guided safaris, taxi boat, guest pier www.lehmonkarki.fi Lakeland Outdoors

boat and nature trips on Lake Päijänne www.lakelandoutdoors.fi

Lake Life Finland

bsoat taxi services, guided boat trips on southern Lake Päijänne and exclusive programme services www.lakelifefinland.fi

HAR TOL A Hartola Town Hall

Fatbike rentals www.hartola.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaaaika/liikuntapalvelut/vuokraaliikuntavalineet/fatbike/ Pyöräpalvelut Ari Kääriäinen

Fatbike rentals www.pyorapalveluarikaariainen.com

HEINOL A Aqua Villa

houseboat rental services www.aquavilla.fi Heinäsaari Camping

IIT TI Metkan mökit

hiking, kayak and churchboat trips, fishing equipment rental www.metka.fi Supventures

SUP board rental, boat, fishing and adventure travel services www.supventures.fi Vuolenkoski craft- and coffeehouse PeuranKello

canoe rentals www.peurankello.fi Yli-Kaitala Holiday Cottages

motorboats, rowing boats, canoes and trolling equipment rentals, guidance www.yli-kaitala.com

PADA S JOK I

SUP board and rowing boat rental services www.suomicamping.fi/heinasaari

Kiuasniemi

Kylpylän uimaranta

Kullasmarina

SUP board rental services, Sauna ferry 12-20 (paid service) www.heinola.fi/kylpylan-uimaranta

boat trips, boat taxis www.kullasmarina.fi

Maken Kalastus

Padasjoen Latu ry

guided canoeing, canoe rentals https://padasjoenlatu.org/

fishing and boat trips, winter fishing trips Maken Kalastus Ky, Heinola Nature Escape

floating experiences, Nature Escape game, Human Foosball www.naturescape.fi

HOLLOL A Melontaseura Meloja ry

guided canoeing and training www.campingmessila.fi Messilä Camping

motor and rowing boat rentals www.campingmessila.fi WaterSports Finland

flyboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, SUP boards, water toys, guidance www.watersportsfinland.fi

boat trips, water activities, boat taxis www.kiuasniemi.fi

SYSMÄ Camping Sysmä

rowing boats, SUP boards, kayaks www.campingsysma.fi Päijänne Safarit

sail boat and motorboat rentals www.paijannesafarit.fi Tervalepikon Torpat

kayaks, canoes www.tervalepikontorpat.fi The Happy Otter

wilderness guide services, canoeing and biking trips, SUP boarding www.happyotterguide.com

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SUURMĂ„KI Viewing deck open 1.6. - 31.8. (closed 19.6 - 21.6.)

climbing / rappelling: asiakaspalvelu@yogarocks.fi www.yogarocks.fi

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Aleksanterinkatu 10

Rautatienkatu 15

Aleksanterinkatu 14

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Aleksanterinkatu 19-21

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