Lahti Guide 01/2013

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SUMMER 2013

WATER & NATURE | SPORT & FREETIME | HISTORY & ART | FAMILY ATTRACTIONS EVENTS | RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS | SHOPPING | ACCOMMODATION

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EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS AT LAHTI FAIR CENTRE The renewed Lahti Fair Centre is an even more versatile venue for small and large events and meetings.

FUTURE EVENTS AT LAHTI FAIR CENTRE: Nordic Fitness Expo 31 August – 1 September The biggest bodybuilding and fitness show in Scandinavia Caravan 2013 20–22 September Major caravan event Ratkaisevat tekijät (Decisive Factors) 27–28 September A seminar for experts in the excavation, forestry and energy sectors Bioenergia NYT! (Bioenergy NOW!) exhibition Sadonkorjuu (Harvest Festival) 2013 4–5 October An event of good tastes Kätevä & Tekevä & Lukeva (Handy & Nifty & Reading) 2.-3.11.

A handicraft, hobby and literature event Lahti Business Day 21 November Päijät-Häme Business Day Changes are possible.

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Greetings from Lahti!

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

Thanks to the ridges of Salpausselkä, Lahti region has four seasons, each of which brings its own special events and activities for tourism and leisure; perfect canoeing routes, lakes rich in fish, challenging hiking trails, Pulkkilanharju ancient nature park and forests full of mushrooms and berries can be found here. In wintertime, you can ski in Häme. In the region of Lahti, there are around 170 km of illuminated ski trails. The ten illuminated ski slopes at Messilä Holiday Centre mean that to enjoy skiing you don’t have to go further than Hollola.

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

People come to the Lahti region for relaxation and to spend time with their families. Here you can choose the holiday you want – you can enjoy

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the silence and beauty of nature, go to the theatre or concerts, sample the Vellamo-Menu, go sightseeing, take an active holiday or shopping.

Or you can combine your holiday from all of these in a way that suits you.

Welcome to the heart of Päijät-Häme for your dream holiday.

You will not be in a hurry to leave!

GUIDE INFO Lahti Region is a regional travel agency which provides you all the tourist services of the Lahti region from meeting services to accommodation, from guided package tours to additional programme, and naturally also tourist information.

Lahti Region is situated in the heart og Lahti, Trio Shopping Center.

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WATER & NATURE

Greetings from Lahti....................................... 4

Winter sports.................................................. 40 Passenger harbour.......................................... 42 Harbour services............................................. 44

SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS

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Tourist attractions........................................... 6 Useful information ......................................... 9 Winter events in Lahti region.......................... 10

HISTORY & ARTS

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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

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Events for children ......................................... 50 Laune central park.......................................... 52 Sites for families............................................. 54

History and art................................................ 20 Museums......................................................... 20 Design and architecture.................................. 22

SHOPPING 56

CAFÉS & RESTAURANTS

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ACCOMMODATION 68

Time for coffee............................................... 26 Cafés in Lahti region....................................... 27 Local delicacies............................................... 30 Restaurants .................................................... 34 Night clubs .................................................... 37 Pubs and bars................................................. 37

Other accommodation.................................... 68 Camping and cottages.................................... 69 Hotels............................................................. 71

Shopping........................................................ 56

MAPS 72 Golf Courses................................................... 75

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The tourist information office INFO offers the residents and tourists a centrally located service point where they can obtain information about the Lahti region's tourism and environmental issues. At the same time it operates as a Trio shopping information point. At the point you can, if necessary, receive guidance to the City of Lahti e-services.

In the summer the information post provides information about the beaches and of the clean-

liness of the bathing water, in the winter, ski trails as well as other regional sports and outdoor activities are presented. Also, recycling, waste distribution and energy saving information are compiled in the Trio INFO point.

The information point is on the ground floor of Trio, Aleksanterinkatu 18, open Mon-Fri from 10 to 17, Sat from 9 to 16. Tel. 020 728 1750, info@lahtiregion.fi

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS The Lahti region is full of wonderful sights and places for you to visit.

Globally renown SPORTS CENTRE is the heart of the Salpausselkä Ski Games. The Sports Centre includes ski jumps, a skiing stadium, Restaurant Voitto, a large event hall, a trade fair hall, Lahti Hall, an ice stadium, the Ski Museum, a central sports field and an area for biathlon. In the the summertime they are used as mountain biking and outdoor exercising routes. The sightseeing platform on top of the tallest ski jump is open on weekdays from 10–17 and during weekends from 11–17.

LOVELY KELVENNE Kelvenne in the Padasjoki municipality is one of the largest and nicest high islands of Finland. It was formed during the last Ice Age, when the ice slowly withdrew to the northwest. The island was made from gravel that was gathered and arranged by glaciers. An 8 km long hiking trail runs through the island of Kelvenne

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and is indicated with blue marks. There are also several campfire sites along the route.

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

The hall seats 1,250 people, and it is the venue for both classical and contemporary concerts.

For additional information and house tour reservations, please call +358 (0)3 814 2811.

CHURCH OF THE CROSS designed by academician Alvar Aalto is the main church in the City of Lahti. Built in 1978, the simplified church's exterior face opening to the marketplace is dominated by a large cross consisting of 52 windows, one for each week of the year.

The Church Park includes Wäinö Aaltonen's sculpture Vapauden hengetär (Spirit of Freedom). Tel. +358 (0)3 891 290 or 89 111.

THE MEDIEVAL STONE CHURCH OF HOLLOLA, which was originally the catholic church of Pyhä Maria (Holy Mary) is one of the most important medieval monuments in the Lahti region.

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

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

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

The church seats 550 worshippers, and it is the third largest medieval church in Finland that is still in regular use by a congregation. The stone church was completed in its current form between 1495 and 1510. It is very well known for its well-kept wooden sculptures. There is a neoclassical bell tower designed by Carl Ludwig Engel and built between 1829 and 1831 to the south of the church.

GUIDE INFO Did you know that the Lahti region is Finland’s fifth largest urban area that has 200,000 inhabitants? Lake Vesijärvi opens a water route through the Vääksy Canal and Lake Päijänne all the way to Central Finland.

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hollola medieval grey stone church

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

Asikkala is a combination of peaceful nature and modern services.

WATER ORGAN – A musical fountain in PikkuVesijärvi pond. Music from movies, musicals and other well-known classics. There are a couple of performances per day in the summertime without the coloured lights. The show consists of music and spectacular water jets. Each show lasts around fifteen minutes.

2.5.–31.8.2013 open every day 10am–6pm. Guide service available.

Church service every Sunday at 10.

Rantatie 917, Hollolan kirkonkylä www.hollolanseurakunta.fi

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ORIMATTILA ART MUSEUM presents a collection of both Finnish and foreign art by Ilmari WallHakala, collected during the 1800s and 1900s, includes 173 paintings and sketches and 41 sculptures and etching plates. The collection includes works from, among others Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Albert Edelfelt, Pekka Halonen and Helene Schjerfbeck.

LEISURE Tourist information Lahti Region Aleksanterinkatu 18 Tel. +358 (0)20 7281 750

open Mon-Fri 10 –17, Sat 9–16 info@lahtiregion.fi Banks Banks are open Mon-Fri 10–16.30

HEALTH AND SAFETY GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBER 112 Police Tel. +358 (0)71 8730 341 Department, Salininkatu 3 Lost and found goods Aleksanterinkatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)600 1191 Open Wed 10 -17 First aid Lahti City Hospital Oikokatu 2, Harjukatu 48 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 811 Päijät-Häme Cantral Hospital Keskussairaalankatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 911

Arte Doctors Aleksanterinkatu 9, 15110 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)20 734 5678 Laastari Clinic Trio shopping center, groundfloor Kauppakeskus Karisma, 1. kerros Trio Pharmacy Trio hopping center, groundfloor Open Mon-Fri 9 –20, Sat 9 –18

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

Vethaus Lahti Puh. 03 884 030, www.vethouse.fi

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

TRANSPORT

TRADE FAIRS

Taxi Tel. 100 41, mobile +358 (0)600 300 41

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

Pharmacy Karisma Karisma shopping center Tel. +358 (0)3 7810302 Medical Clinic Syke Kauppakatu 18, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 875 1530 Medical Clinic Terveystalo Lahti Aleksanterinkatu 13 ajanvaraus puh. 030 6000

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OUCH! PAIN A sudden illness or accident need not ruin your holiday. There are several competent doctors, dentists, pharmacies and vets in the region who also serve on weekends.

You should also try hot yoga: it will relax your body and mind.

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Welcome! We offer the following services: • GPs and specialists • Nurses and nurses specialising in memory problems • Laboratory • Physical therapy • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHCARE Reservations and enquiries: Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 875 1530 Heinola Tel. +358 (0)3 875 150 On weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm

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TERVEYSTALO LAHTI

Aleksanterinkatu 13 A, FI-15110 Lahti OPENING HOURS

Mon–Thu from 7:45 am to 8 pm, Fri from 7:45 am to 6 pm RESERVATIONS

Tel. +358 (0)30 6000 or www.terveystalo.com EMERGENCIES ON THE WEEKENDS

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

ARTE DOCTORS Aleksanterinkatu 9 FI-15110 Lahti Pikijärventie 1 FI-18100 Heinola General practitioners and specialists

Reservations from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Tel. +358 (0)207 345 678 • www.arte-laakarit.fi

VETHAUS LAHTI tel. 03 884 030 lahti@vethaus.fi

VETHAUS HATTULA

tel. 03 637 2302 hattula@vethaus.fi Only the best for your pet – together all the way

Full service Pharmacy – we also provide Cosmetology services!

INQUIRIES AND RESERVATIONS Beautician Pia Käki Tel. +358 (0)3 751 6909

Price list: www.apteekkikarisma.fi

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EVENTS IN LAHTI REGION A city by Lake Vesijärvi, Lahti is a lively cultural city that offers music festivals, fairs, top sports and versatile exercising events all summer long. Welcome to the Lahti region to enjoy excellent summer theatre and several art exhibitions!

cles, tattoos, and popular extreme sports, such as BMX, skating, parkour and graffiti. Street Mania in Lahti on 25.–26.5.

THE UUSI LAHTI -RUN is a sporting event targeted for runners, walkers and Nordic walkers.

The routes can be found in four different options: a fair six, 1/4 marathon, half marathon and marathon. The trails run along an jawdropping beach landscape and everyone making it to the goal will receive a medal. Uusi Lahti -run 26.5. at 11.00 in the Sports Center

CLASSIC MOTORSHOW is Finland's largest and most versatile classic vehicle event. At Lahti Trade Fair Centre, you can see classics from the past decades, nostalgic cars, experts of the sector, make clubs, dealers, repairmen, auxiliary programme and lots more. Classic Motorshow 4.– 5.5.

DESUCON the colourful programme includes at least a flashy cosplay show, sweet meido-style Cafe Ichigo, a sales hall where you might be forced to part with your money, an art alley full of stars on the rise, a throbbing and flashing collection of games both on board and in consoles, karaoke to test your vocal cords and of course our honorary guests from far away Desucon 14.– 16.6. at Sibelius Hall

STREET MANIA is a youth and street culture event arranged for the first time this year at Lahti Fair Centre. The event is all about cars, motorcy-

THE INTERNATIONAL WRITERS´ CONFERENCE OF LAHTI will bring together citizens interested in writers and literature, to reflect on

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entire family. On Saturday is held the popular whole-family Picnic event, where children are entertained by Pippi Longstocking herself. Sunday offers the best Finnish harness racing. On Sunday are held the Suur-Hollola finals. SuurHollola 28.6. Jokimaa THE SUMMER UP -FESTIVAL a two-day annual urban music festival will be held in July for the 11th time. Summer Up gathers up and brings every year to Finland, the most current and popular urban music artists and rising stars as well as the best and most emotional public in Finland! Summer Up-festival 5.7.– 6.7. at Mukkula beach in Lahti.

the burning issues related to literature. The theme for the year 2013, taking place on the Messilä manor hotel's sunny lawn, is "The fracturing walls." Writers' Meeting 16.6.–18.6.

SUUR-HOLLOLA is a two-day trotting event held in Jokimaa, Lahti which is targeted for the

LAHTI INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL showcases organ music together with a symphony/jazz orchestra, played by internationally well-known solo organists. Next summer, the speciality of the already versatile week will be a spectacular Motororgan concert, a combination of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the Sibelius Hall organ and Marzi Nyman's virtuoso electric music. Lahti International Organ Festival 5.– 22.8. www.lahtiguide.fi 15

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THE ROYAL-CYCLING is held annually in midsummer and the routes run through the rural setting of the Lahti Region. The Royal series 132 km is a challenging route for hard fit cyclists. The Fitness series 50 km is a high-quality way to spend the day working out for your well-being and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Royal cycling is held on 7.7. in the Lahti Sports Center.

THE MUSICAL COMEDY "BEAUTIFUL JUSTIINA OF MYLLYSAARI" tells the story about a young couple preparing for their summer wedding. The musical is performed on an island in the middle of the city in the new Summer Theatre opened in Myllysaari Island. The grandstand is covered and there will also be a night show. Shows in Myllysaari 3.7.–10.8.

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

Kanavajazz in Vääksy on 6.7.

SUN LAHTI In June, almost 12,000 gymnastics and dance enthusiasts from across Finland gather in Lahti to perform, compete and enjoy the sports.

Sun Lahti – a major gymnastics event is all about the joy of exercise. Glorious evening shows, gymnastics and dance shows and the World Championship in team gymnastics will take place along with other events. Sun Lahti 6.–9.6.

THE MARKET OF ANIANPELTO is a popular local event whose traditions originate from the 1700’s.

The Lions Club of Asikkala has been organising the annual market on the second weekend of August since 1970. The market brings together around 15.000 to 20.000 visitors and over 200 merchants. The profit from the market is mainly used for supporting various youth activities. The Anianpelto market in Vääksy 9.–10.8.

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PYHÄNIEMI 2013 Pyhäniemi Manor in Hollola is Finland's most valuable cultural and historical mansion milieus. The Manor house atmosphere can be sensed in the Empire style, framed by a lush English-style park and wooded landscape on Vesijärvi beach. In addition to a fascinating history, the Pyhaniemi Manor has become especially known in recent decades as an art manor. This

summer, in the Pyhäniemi park will be heard ABBA, performed by band Rajaton and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. PYHÄNIEMI 2013 Art Event 29.6.–11.8.

RUSSIAN BALLET STARS IN LAHTI. The stars of the Russian ballet will appear in a stunning gala concert that will be organised in Lahti. The concert program includes some of the best ballet scenes as well as single numbers from the world’s classics. Russian Ballet Stars in Sibelius Hall 22.– 23.8.

LAHTI JAZZTORI celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. A September lakeside atmosphere, delicious food and enjoyable jazz music combined with each other, creating a memorable experience for every visitor of Jazztori.

In the evenings are commemorated the legendary Jazztori gigs, stories are told, good food and friendship is enjoyed and photos from over the years are followed on a big screen. Lahti Jazztori 12.–15.9. in Vesijärvi Harbour HOLLO AND MARTTA FESTIVAL is an international folk dance and music festival organised an-

nually in Hollola and elsewhere at Päijät-Häme.

The week-long festival will present a rich selection of national folk dances in addition to a wide variety of European dances. The festival is organized by Hollola Youth Association that is one of the country's leading folklore societies and wellknown for exporting the Finnish folk tradition all over the world. Hollo and Martta 27.10. –3.11.

KUNNON NAINEN is a women's jogging event arranged in Lahti, which you can attend by jogging, walking, Nordic walking or walking with a stroller. You can choose your route, 6 km or 10 km. Kunnon nainen at Lahti Sports Centre on 1.9.

SIBELIUS-FESTIVAALI Legends, a storm and oriental feast ringing at the Sibelius Festival. Stage music in its various forms was present at Jean Sibelius' musical production throughout his career.

The Lahti Symphony Orchestra's 14th International Sibelius Festival presents, under the leadership of the festival's artistic director, Okko Kamu, this year’s programme with long-term favourites as well as with rarely heard works. Sibelius Festival 5.9.– 8.9. Sibelius Hall

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EVENTS IN THE LAHTI REGION 2013 MAY 4–5 May

Classic Motorshow – Finland's largest classic car exhibition

Lahti Fair Centre

11 May

Päijät-Häme Village Fair – presenting the region's villages

Lahti Passenger Harbour

18 May.

Enonsaari Island Adventure

Lahti Passenger Harbour

18 May

Sound X13 finals

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18 May

Esteetön KesäMäSä – Accessible Sports Day

Lahti Passenger Harbour www.esteeton.fi

24–26 May Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Weekend – large Harley-Davidson motorcycle event

Finnish Motorcycle Museum www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

25–26 May Street Mania – Youth and Culture Event

Lahti Fair Centre www.streetmania.fi

26 May

Uusi Lahti jogging even

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2 June

Classic-Vesijärvi – a charity event for old mopeds

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6–9 June

Sun Lahti and Aesthetic Group Gymnastics WC Lahti Fair Centre and Sports Centre – large gymnastics event

8 June

International Fellmanni Cycling Event

Fellmanni Park

8 June

National Scooter Day

Finnish Motorcycle Museum www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

13 June

Nicerun Sports Event

Pikkuvesijärvi Park www.nicerun.fi

JUNE

14–16 June Desucon anime event

Sibelius Hall

15 June

Orimattilan kehräämö

Mercedes Benz Days

15–16 June Performing Arts Finnish Championships – Finnish championships in dancing

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15–16 June Formula K Raket Race Weekend – karting races Pippo Motorsports Centre 16-18 June Lahti International Writer’s Reunion

Messilä

17 June

Sibelius Hall

International Poetry Night

27-29 June Big Beers, Small Breweries event

Lahti Passenger Harbour

28 June

Vääksy Canal, Asikkala

Vääksy Canal Party, Night and Fish Fair

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28-30 June June Lahti Soccer – junior soccer tournament

several fields

28 June

Suur-Hollola Trotting Races

Jokimaa Trotting Centre

29 June

Rock’n’Roll Festival – several famous bands

Art Centre Taarasti, Nastola

29 June – 11 August

Pyhäniemi 2013

Pyhäniemi Manor, Hollola

5–6 July

Summer Up – Finland's largest urban music festival

Mukkula Beach www.summerup.fi

6 July

Canal Jazz – the best of jazz at a lush venue

Vääksy Canal, Asikkala

6 July

Women's Day – Motorcycle Event for Women

Finnish Motorcycle Museum www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

7 July

Royal Cycling – a bicycle race for professional athletes and regular enthuasiasts

Lahti Sports Centre

9 July

Motorist Evening – Classic Car Meeting

Vääksy Canal

10–13 July

Lahti Nights City Festival

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17 July

Elite Championships – track and field event

Lahti Sports Centre

20 July

Päijännepurjehdus Sailing Event

Padasjoki Harbour

20 July

Markku Meeting – a meeting for everybody named Markku

Motorcycle Museum

27 July

Finnish Bark Boat Championships

Vääksy Canal, Asikkala

27–28 July

Formula K – Rotax Challenge karting races

Pippo Motorsports Centre

1–2 Aug

Neste Oil Rally

Lahti Passenger Harbour

5–11 Aug

Lahti International Organ Festival

Sibelius Hall and Church of the Cross

9 Aug

Anianpelto Fair

Kalmarinranta Beach, Vääksy

10 Aug

Merida MTB Finlandia – international off-road cycling event

Messilä

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AUGUST

16–18 Aug Mölkky World Championships

Kisapuisto Park, Lahti

17 Aug

Finnish Motorcycle Museum www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

ACE Cruising – Live Music and Tuning Cars

18–19 Aug Baltic Chain Tour – first two legs of a Baltic cycling tour

Lahti Sports Centre, downtown Lahti

23–24 Aug Russian Ballet Stars – the best of Russian ballet in Lahti

Lahti Sports Centre, downtown Lahti 24 August

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Gospel Day – Relaxed Evening with Gospel and Motorcycles

Finnish Motorcycle Museum www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi

23–25 Aug Track and Field Junior Finnish Championships

Orimattila Sports Field

31 Aug – 1 Sep

Lahti Fair Centre

Nordic Fitness Expo - Skandinavian suurin fitness- ja kehonrakennusshow

SEPTEMBER 1 Sep

Kunnon nainen jogging event for women

5 – 8 Sep

Sibelius Festival – theme Legends, Storms and Sibelius Hall Oriental Feasts

12–14 Sep

Lahti Jazz Market – renewed jazz event for any- Lahti Passenger Harbour body who likes good music

20 –29 Sep Caravan 2013 – the no. 1 event for caravan enthusiasts

starting at Lahti Sports Centre

Lahti Fair Centre

OCTOBER 4 –5 Oct

Harvest Festival – an event of good tastes

Lahti Fair Centre

27 Oct – 3 Nov

Hollo and Martta folk music and dance festival Lahti and Hollola

Laurents - Bernstein - Sondheim - Robbins

WEST SIDE STORY

A musical about love, hate and the power of destiny.

Featuring Natalil Lintala and Markku Haussila Directed by Miika Muranen

PREMIERE 7 SEPTEMBER 2013 ON THE LARGE STAGE tickets 25 - 44€ Huovila Park Open daily 10 am–8pm The museum, exhibitions and café are open 29 May–21 August Tue-Sun 11am–6pm

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Group ticket sales, tel. +358 (0)3 752 6000 Ticket office, tel. 0600 30 5757 (€1,53/min + local call charge, available only in Finland) www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi www.lippu.fi

LAHTI SIBELIUS FESTIVAL 5–8 SEPTEMBER 2013 SIBELIUS HALL, LAHTI

Legends, a Tempest and an Oriental Feast at the Sibelius Festival Theatre music in its various forms was a part of Jean Sibelius’s work as a composer throughout his creative career. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s Fourteenth International Sibelius Festival presents many of these works, including established favourites alongside rarely heard pieces.

LAHTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – OKKO KAMU, CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS Thu 5 September at 7 p.m.

Sibelius Hall Musik zu einer Scène Pelléas et Mélisande, concert suite Scène de Ballet King Christian II, concert suite Cortège

Karelia Overture Wedding March from Die Sprache der Vögel (The Language of the Birds) Belshazzar’s Feast, concert suite Lemminkäinen Suite

Fri 6 September at 7 p.m.

Sibelius Hall

4 p.m. Pre concert talk (in English) Interview with Okko Kamu

Kuolema (Death), original score The Tempest, original score Kirsi Tiihonen, soprano Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo-soprano Christian Juslin, tenor Petri Lehto, tenor Jaakko Kortekangas, baritone Lahti Chamber Choir 6 p.m. Pre concert talk (in Finnish) Theatre and opera director Erik Söderblom discusses Sibelius’s music for the theatre .

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Tickets

Orchestral concerts € 43 / 33 / 24 / 16 Other concerts € 12 / 6 Student and schoolchildren 50 % discount Lippupalvelu charges a handling fee € 1,50-3,50 / ticket Ticket Sales Office Lippupalvelu Tel. 0600 10 800 (€ 1,96/min+lnc) or Tel. 0600 10 10020 (€ 6,79/call+lnc)

Sat 7 September at 5 p.m.

Sibelius Hall

www.sinfonialahti.fi

Sibelius Hall ticket sales Tel. 0600 3939 49 (€ 1,50/min+lnc) (Monday to Friday, 1 pm- 5 pm) Sinfonia Lahti Group Sales Tel. (03) 814 4460 (Monday to Friday , 9 am – 4 pm) sinfonialahti@lahti.fi

OTHER CONCERTS Sat 7 September at 1 p.m.

Kalevi Aho Hall

(Lahti Music Institute, Hämeenkatu 4) Sibelius’s Music for Piano Folke Gräsbeck - Peter Lönnqvist, piano

Sun 8 September at 11 a.m.

Sibelius Hall Sibelius on a Sunday Morning

Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo-soprano Jaakko Kuusisto, violin Sanna Palas-Lassila, cello Folke Gräsbeck, piano Peter Lönnqvist, piano and harmonium

SIBELIUS FESTIVAL EXPRESS Helsinki – Sibelius Hall – Helsinki

Departures in front of Kiasma (Thu and Fri at 5 pm and Sat at 3 pm), departure from Sibelius Hall to Helsinki around 15 minutes after the concert has ended The round trip costs €18, bus tickets from Lippupalvelu

GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | GUIDE RECOMMENDS

GUIDE recommends!

Sun Lahti In June, almost 8,000 gymnastics and dance enthusiasts from across Finland gather in Lahti to perform, compete and enjoy the sports. Sun Lahti – a major gymnastics event is all about the joy of exercise. Glorious evening shows, gymnastics and dance shows and the World Championship in team gymnastics will take place along with other events. In addition, there are various action trails and stations for trying out various gymnastics for children and youngsters in the city. The

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main venue is the Sports Centre, but gymnastics and entertainment is also available at the Lahti Passenger Harbour and in Lahti City Theatre. The main venue is the Sports Centre, but gymnastics and entertainment is also available at the Lahti Passenger Harbour and in Lahti City Theatre.

The event will culminate with the combined performance of thousands of gymnasts in the stadium during the closing ceremony.

Sun Lahti 6–9 June 2013.

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | History and Art

HISTORY AND ART In order to plan the future, we must know our past. There are dozens of interesting museums in the Lahti region where you can study the history of skiing, television, art, the Lahti region, military medicine, aviation or fishing.

MUSEUMS LAHTI Lahti Historical Museum Lahdenkatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4536

Museum of Military Medicine Helsingintie 199 B Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4490 Ski Museum, Sports center Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523

Lahti Art Museum Vesijärvenkatu 11 A Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4547

Finnish Military Music Museum Helsingintie 199 A Tel. +358 (0)3 787 5035

Motorbike Museum Veistämönkatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)400 712 310

Finnish Canoeing Museum Kahvisaari canoeing center, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)40 412 0475

Tenderfoot Motorbike Museum Saanakatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)50 301 0600

ASIKKALA Antti’s Car Museum Vesivehmaantie 308, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)555 9265

Hospital Museum Harjukatu 48, 2nd floor Tel. +358 (0)3 810 2003

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Asikkala Old Homestead Museum Kirkkotie, Tel. +358 (0)40 755 1309

Päijät-Häme Aeronautical Museum Urajärventie 116 Tel. +358 (0)40 502 6113 Open during summer or by reservation.

Päijännetalo House and Finnish Freetime Fishing Museum Meijeritie 1, Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Vääksy Water Mill and Electric Plant Museum, Vääksy canal Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Open during summer or by reservation.

HOLLOLA The Museum of Local Hstory and Culture Rälssintie 6, Tel. +358 (0)41 440 5450 HÄMEENKOSKI Hämeenkoski Old Homestead Museum Keskustie, Tel. +358 (0)3 880 8554 NASTOLA Nastola Old Homestead Museum Anttilantie 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 885 111 ORIMATTILA Artjärvi Old Homestead Museum Ratula, Tel. +358 (0)400 609 180 Orimattila Art Museum Lahdentie 65 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

Orimattila

ART MUSEUM Collections of Art Foundation Ilmari and Toini Wall-Hakala: Finnish top artists from the early 19th century to the 1950s Collections of Pentti Papinaho Exhibition Erkkos of Orimattila Summer exhibition

”We’re Having an Art Exhibition Here, It’s Really Important” 18.6. – 11.8. 2013 Sculptor Juha Menna and artist, art graphic Laura Pohjonen Lahdentie 65, FI-16300 Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

Opening hours in the summer of 2013

1.6.– 4.8. Tue–Sun from noon to 6 pm At other times Tue–Fri from noon to 4 pm, Sat from 10 am to 2 pm and Sun from 11 am to 3 pm Orimattila Old Homestead Museum Pappilantie 4 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

www.orimattila.fi/taidemuseo

Orimattilan Bottle Museum Puistotie 12 Tel. +358 (0)50 518 8061 PADASJOKI Padasjoki Museum, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 419 364 Mill Museum Palsa Vesijaonraitti 562, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)3 557 7073 Torittu Village Smith Museum Tel. +358 (0)3 557 9023 Magazine Museum Kirkonkylä, Kuusikuja Tel. +358 (0)50 591 1267

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE LAHTI Lasiateljee (Glass atelier) Askonkatu 1 Tel. 044 591 2923 Gallery Aila Seppälä Kauppakatu 2 A Tel. +358 (0)50 433 9312

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle

Erkontie 8, 16300 Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)40 829 3512, +358 (0)3 7778117 Open on Sundays 12 am - 5 pm, other times by appointment ylimayry@soileyli-mayry.com, www.soileyli-mayry.com www.lahtiguide.fi 25

GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | History and Art Simolan Taide ja Kehys Hollolankatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 3318

ASIKKALA Summer at Hand!

Crafts and art in Jokiranta At the Vääksy channel 1.6.–13.8.

Gallery Keijo Malkki Vesijärvenkatu 12 Tel. +358 (0)400 888 551 Gallery Nuovo Mariankatu 16 B Tel. +358 (0)3 822 1377 Galleria oyoy Päijänteenkatu 3 Gallery-cafe Oskarin piha Hämeenkatu 17 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5001

Danielsson-Kalmari Villa Kalmarintie 8, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6111 Hirvosen taide-aitta Häkäläntie 10 A Tel. +358 (0)400 635 187 Art Attic Taidevintti Kanavatie 17, Tel. +358 (0)50 301 2580

Gallery Pro Puu Satamakatu 2 A Tel. +358 (0)3 751 5600

Jussi’s Gallery Sulkumiehentie 6 Tel. +358 (0)44 050 5843 Jussi’s jewel gallery Melakuja 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 050 5843

Uusi Kipinä Kymintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 787 3754 Ulpukka Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour, Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5364

HOLLOLA Atelier Asta Pulkkinen Tel. +358 (0)50 339 8689

Vesijärven Rantagalleria Artwork in nature

Atelier-Gallery Honkalinna Honkalinnankuja 5 Tel. +358 (0)3 787 8428

Atelier Lauri Tervo Vanha Messiläntie 8 Tel. +358 (0)44 270 1127 Gallery Timo Jakola Hakamaantie 4, Kukkila Tel. +358 (0)3 734 9464 Pyhäniemi Manor Rantatie 708 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1466 HÄMEENKOSKI Jokelan Manor house Pihlajamäentie 23, Tel. +358 050 566 7924 NASTOLA Atelier Riitta Halkokorventie 27 Tel. +358 (0)3 763 2828 Atelier-Gallery Teemu Kaski Vehkosillantie 100 Tel. +358 (0)40 562 2986 Art Center Taarasti Taarastintie 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 1524 Ersta Arts and Action Centre Villähteentie 458, Villähde Tel. +358 (0)3 876 610 Kaivolan perinnetila Pitkätie 195 Tel. +358 (0)3 758 0139

Vyborg Mon Amour

ORIMATTILA Art-Netta Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)44 558 8660 Orimattila Art Museum Lahdentie 65 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567 Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle Erkontie 8,Tel. +358 (0)3 777 8117 Villa Roosa Käkelänraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)400 757 607

Lahdenkatu 4 Tue–Fri from 10 am to 5 pm, Sat–Sun from 11 am to 5 pm Info: tel. +358 (0)3 814 4536

PADASJOKI Ars Auttoinen Keinuhongantie 17, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)44 277 2997 Art Cafe Pikantti Keskustie 16 Tel. +358 (0)500 842 606 Gallery Ala-Savin Taide Savintie 228, Neroskulma Tel. +358 (0)400 704 222 Gallery Ars Arrakoski Tevannintie Tel. +358 (0)3 551 2029

17.5.2013 —16.3.2014

Kahden kauppa Nyystöläntie 231, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 434 789 Nurkkakammarikauppa Nyystöläntie 330, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)50 304 4374

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SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, PAKAANTIE 1, WWW.ORIMATTILANKEHRAAMO.COM

RESTAURANT tel. +358 (0)10 327 4400

Orimattilan Kehräämö will surprise you.

Unique experiences, tastes and products in an old factory building full of feeling less than a thirty-minute drive from Lahti and less than an hour from Helsinki.

Welcome!

Candle Factory & Shop Maria Drockila www.mariadrockila.fi Skilfully made unique gifts and interior decoration elements from our candle factory outlet all year round. You’re heartfelt welcome to shop for candles!

Mon–Fri from 10 am to 6 pm, Sat from 9 am to 3 pm, Sun from noon to 3 pm.

Hotelli Teltta

A unique, small hotel consisting of eleven tents.

The tents are located indoors inside the old factory building, forming a small and sustainable tent village.

They are not just any tents you can buy at a camping shop, however: the thermally insulated and properly ventilated tents are actual double hotel rooms full of feeling you’ll not get at any chain hotel.

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Good summer at

SIBELIUS HALL!

SUMMERTIME EXHIBITIONS 26 June – 26 July Kuka Mitä Häh? Exhibition about Finnish rock band Sleepy Sleepers Kuka Mitä Häh? is an exhibition including photos and articles about Sleepy Sleepers in relation to the musical Kuka Mitä Häh? that will debut next autumn. Carpenter's Hall Lahti: Biennale ’13 An exhibition about industrial design in the Lahti region, showcasing the versatile design know-how of the region. The exhibition consists of 11 transport containers and their contents. Forest Hall The exhibitions are open Mon-Fri from 10 am to 4 pm, entry free of charge.

Lahti International Organ Festival 5–11 August 2013

GET TO KNOW SIBELIUS HALL ON A HOUSE TOUR Tours between 25 June and 25 Julyon Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm The tour takes around 45 minutes. Price: adults €10, children aged 7–17 €5, children under the age of 7 free of charge; to be paid upon arrival. The tours are available only in Finnish.

FOR THE FULL PROGRAMME AND CONFERENCE/PARTY SERVICES, PLEASE VISIT www.sibeliustalo.fi

Mon 5 August at 7 pm WAYNE MARSHALL €22.50 (incl. service charge) Tue 6 August at 7 pm HÅKAN HARDENBERGER & JOHN SCOTT €22.50 (incl. service charge) Thu 8 August at 7 pm MOTORGAN I Fri 9 August at 7 pm MOTORGAN II Kalevi Kiviniemi, Marzi Nyman, Electra Orchestra, Harley-Davidson €41.50 (incl. service charge)

Sibelius Hall Ticket Office, Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti.

Open Mon–Fri from 1 pm to 5 pm, on concert days until the concert starts.

Telephone reservations Mon–Fri from 11 am to 5 pm, Tel. 0600 39 3949 (€1.50/ min + local call charge), Ticket Office's opening hours in the summertime from 24 June to 28 June and from 15 July to 26 July Mon-Fri from 10 am to 4 pm, closed 1–14 July 2013 LIPPUPISTE STORES IN WHOLE OF FINLAND.

GUIDE OSOITE Ravintola Casseli Borupinraitti 4 Tel. 0104 225 950 myynti@casseli.fi, www.casseli.fi Kesäravintola Piano avoinna vapusta alkaen säävarauksella, myös yksityistilaisuuksiin.

Restaurant on the lakeshore Located next to the Sibelius Hall on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi, Casseli is a top-class dining restaurant full of feeling. The restaurant right next to Sibelius Hall has been built at the site where the old Lahti Glass Factory used to operate. The magnificent building dates back to 1999 but it has the same design characteristics as the Glass Factory of the 1920s. Casseli serves a delicious buffet lunch and an á la carte lunch on weekdays. You can also choose your dish from the á la carte menu.

The restaurant terrace is at a sheltered loca-

tion where you can enjoy the delicious food, the summer day and a clear view of Lake Vesijärvi. The dishes are a combination of global cuisine and Finnish food culture. The wine list changes with the seasonal menus to complement the culinary delight. Casseli received the right to use the Chaine des Rotisseurs sign in autumn 2006. The restaurant is at its best in the evenings before or after a concert, for business luncheons, for having lunch with your friends, or as a party and meeting restaurant for businesses.

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Restaurants & Cafés

TIME FOR COFFEE The Lahti region's café culture has become more lively lately due to several new cafés. People go to cafés to spend time, meet friends and enjoy the delicacies of local bakeries. There is an extensive selection of modern and traditional cafés in Lahti region.

VÄÄKSY IN THE SUMMERTIME is full of wonderful cafes. Homemade pastries and breads of KAISAN TUPALEIPOMO are mouth-watering with fresh hot coffee. If you want to taste the bakery’s famous rye bread, you should order it in advance. SUMMER CAFE KANAVAN HELMI at Vääksy Canal is a true meeting place for gourmets. The cafe’s baristas will make you a delicious coffee while boat cross the canal. At MUSEUM CAFE LILLY & HUGO, you can enjoy coffee and culture. The cafe is on the grounds of Urajärvi Manor. It was named by the last owner-inhabitants of the manor, Lilly and Hugo von Heideman. And these are only some of the interesting cafes in Vääksy!

KAAPINLÄHTEEN KIEVARI is an excellent place to have a cup of coffee or a great dinner. The inn is decorated with old rustic furniture and items. A wonderful natural stone fireplace offers a unique feeling. In addition to a log main building, the yard includes a sauna, a chimneyless sauna and a couple of outbuildings.

A CUP OF COFFEE AT THE HARBOUR – There is a café full of feeling and history in the old

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KEHRÄÄMÖ KAHVILA is situated in the 100-years-old Kehräämö, in the centre of Orimattila. In addition to baked goods and traditional café products, one can also have lunch in the café. A tasty home lunch is served every workday on the buffet table. The café bakes fresh buns and doughnuts every morning.

CAFÉ-RESTAURANT PIANO PAVILION The stunningly beautiful café manufactured from wood and glass is partially on top of the lake at the Lahti Passenger Harbour. Piano Pavilion’s doors are open daily during the summer, starting on May 1st.

GUIDE HINT harbor master’s building in the Lahti Passenger Harbour. There is always freshly baked pastries and fresh coffee. Many people decide to visit the café on their Sunday walks because of the city’s largest cinnamon buns. Fresh pies, cakes and other home-made pastries also lure passers-by into the café.

World’s cleanest bottled mineral water comes from this area. The Vellamo water comes from Viikinäinen bore well close to Heinola. According to the Geological Survey of Finland, 15– 30% of the water dates back to the ice age or even farther back. This means that the Vellamo water is in average 5,000 to 8,000 years old.

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Restaurants & Cafés

CAFÉS, LAHTI REGION LAHTI Arnold's cafe Shopping center Trio Tel. +358 (0)3 752 0330

Robert´s Coffee Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3085 Kauppakeskus Karisma Kauppakeskus Trio Tel. +358 (0)50 383 2223 Subway Shopping center Trio Tel. +358 (0)50 582 3337 Shopping center Karisma Tel. +358 (0)10 322 5335 Ajokatu 53, Tel. +358 (0)3 7810 781

Café Sinuhe Shopping center Trio Tel. +358 (0)400 376 337 Shopping center Karisma Tel. +358 (0)40 8449947 Mariankatu 21 Tel. +358 (0)3 7511 620

Sinuhe Bakery Café Vuoripojankatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 33 99 3336

Café Charlotta Shopping center Liike Tel. +358 (0)3 733 0313

Vaarin Kahvila Market Hall, Tel. +358 (0)3 7527716 Walimon Kahvila Vesijärvenkatu 25 Tel. +358 (0)20 1441 450

Café La Deliquette Shopping center Trio Café Picnic Vapaudenkatu 13/ Viihdekeskus Tel. +358 (0)20 7590 329 Café Selene Torikatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 4994

ASIKKALA Grilli-Kahvio Elvi`s Asikkalantie 1 Vääksy, Tel. +358 (0)45 256 5017

Café Kariranta Passenger Harbour, Satamakatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1763

Kanavan Kotileipomo Aleksintie 1, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 0262

Ciao! Caffe Shopping center Trio Tel. +358 (0)40 809 8222

Hotel Tallukka, cafe Tel. +358 (0)3 888 1

Oskarin Piha Hämeenkatu 17 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5001

Kaisan Tupaleipomo Vääksyntie 10 Tel. +358 (0)50 511 1860

Presso Prisma Laune Apilakatu 2, Tel. +358 (0)3 813 0519 Presso Prisma Holma Johanneksenkatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 842 0252 Presso Prisma Sokos Aleksanterinkatu 19-21 Tel. +358 (0)3 813 0830

Majakkapaviljonki Kanavalahti Bay Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008 Vanha Kevar Kurhilantie 270 Tel. +358 40 716 8119 HOLLOLA Café and Patisserie Pulla-Pojat Tarmontie 1, Tel. +358 (0)3 880 860

Café Anita Kauppakatu 6, Tel. +358 (0)3 780 0022 HÄMEENKOSKI Koskikartano Café-Restaurant Tampereentie 636 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1499 NASTOLA Bakery-Café Ruisranne Maitotie 4, Tel. +358 (0)3 733 9191 Café and Patisserie Kahvitar Kukkastie 33, Tel. +358 (0)3 733 3488 Heliopolis Café Rakokiventie 10 Tel. +358 (0)40 530 4172 Immilä Mill Cafe Arrajoentie, Tel. +358 400 754 997 Lunch Café Sokuri Ullankankaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 763 1326 Villähteen Leipä Leipätie 70, Tel. +358 (0)3 884 0950 ORIMATTILA Kehräämö Café Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)40 585 2395 Café Misako Hevostie 1, Tel. +358 (0)3 752 6606 Café-kiosk Sarin nurkka Tönnönkoskentie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 3313 Café Tuuliharja Mustajärvi, Tel. +358 (0)3 874 270 Café and Patisserie Marenki Erkontie 13 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 4601 Kuumakuppi Kärrytie 4, Tel. +358 (0)3 777 1349

Lahden Uusi Kesäteatteri

Liepurinkulma Erkontie 12 Tel. +358 (0)45 204 4255 Set Café Erkontie 2, Tel. +358 (0)3 777 8348

Käsikirjoitus Ilkka Talasranta Ohjaus Laura Viippola

Musikaalikomedia kauniissa saaressa, katettu katsomo ja ravintola A-oikeuksin.

Kysy ryhmäpaketteja ja tule nauttimaan!

www.myllysaari.fi

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PADASJOKI Café-Restaurant Laituri Laivarannantie Tel. +358 40 356 8774 Café-Restaurant Laakeri Keskustie 12, Padasjoki Tel. +358 (0)3 556 2010 Café-Restaurant Modetti Keskustie 14, Padasjoki Tel. +358 (0)3 556 2045

GUIDE GUIDEOSOITE ADDRESS

Kahvila Kariranta Café Kariranta Satamakatu 9, Lahti Matkustajasatama, Passenger Harbour Satamakatu 9, Lahti Kahvila Kariranta Puh. (03) 751 1763 Avoinna päivittäin kesäisin klo 10–20, Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1763 talvisin klo 10–18 Open daily in summer 10 am–8 pm, in winter 10 am–6 pm

CAFÉ KARIRANTA Scents of home-baked pastries One of the cosiest cafés in Lahti, Café Kariranta is located in the beautifully restored old train station building at the Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour. The romantic decor and nostalgic pastries on sale will guarantee a pleasant break. The café can seat fifty people in several rooms.

Café Kariranta’s active hostesses offer fresh

sweet and savoury pastries baked onsite.

There are also plenty of alternatives for people with allergies. Café Kariranta’s famous cinnamon buns are guaranteed to be the largest in Lahti! Special coffees and a good selection of teas complement the product selection. The café’s cabinet houses a monthly changing art exhibition.

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Restaurants & Cafés

LOCAL DELICACIES The Lahti region is full of wonderful restaurants and local specialties. Päijät-Häme cuisine has always utilised the plentiful bounty of the lakes and forests: pike-perch, lavaret and vendace as well as mushrooms and game.

BLUEBERRIES, CRANBERRIES, CHANTERELLES, PORCINO MUSHROOMS, CLOUDBERRIES...

The nature in autumn is bursting with delicious berries and mushrooms, which are only waiting to be picked. Anyone is allowed to pick mushrooms and berries, and relish in the yields of the forest.

VELLAMOMENU serves tastes of Päijät-Häme and seasonal delicacies from local ingredients in six restaurants in Lahti and the surrounding ar-

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eas. The main ingredients of the menu come directly from local farms, fishermen and producers.

Each VellamoMenu restaurant plans its own special menu based on these ingredients. For more information, www.paijat-hame.fi/Vellamomenu/.

FRESH BREAD – When on holiday, it is nice to try out the local breads. You could try, for example, the excellent rye breads of Sinuhe, Villähteen leipä, Pullapojat or Oululainen. The Lahti bakery specialises in rye bread, and the well-known Oululainen rye bread, Jälkiuunileipä, was created in Lahti after the wars.

WASHING THE FOOD DOWN – Beverages made from the Salpausselkä groundwater by Hartwall are excellent with food. Genuine local beverages are also available at Brewery & Distillery Teerenpeli: beers, ciders and whiskeys in downtown Lahti or the award-winning farm wines of Pihamaa in Kalkkinen, Asikkala.

YOU CAN TASTE BERRY WINES made from the farm’s own berries at Vineyard Pihamaa. The farm cultivates all sorts of plants, such as strawberry, raspberry and currants. The fields also

Charming restaurant and Finnish gastronomy

Rautatienkatu 7, 15100 Lahti Puh. (03) 782 3377 ravintola@roux.fi www.roux.fi

provide pea, potato, corn, lettuce, cabbage and cucumber. You can buy all of these produce and other local delicacies at the vineyard.

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

Bakery • Lunch cafe • Catering www.cafecharlotta.fi

Kauppakatu 16 (Anttila House) Tel. +358 (0)3 733 0313 Open Mon-Fri 8 am– 7 pm, Sat 9 am –5 pm

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | GUIDE Water &RECOMMENDS Nature

GUIDE ! recommends

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

For some people the summer cottage means water that has to be carried inside from a well,

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an outdoor toilet and candlelight. Others want to relax in a villa that is as comfortable as a family house. One can find just the right kind of cottage for vacation and relaxation from the versatile selection of rental cottages in the Lahti area. Check out the comprehensive selection and rent yourself a summer cottage. www.lahdenseutu.net

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Restaurants & Cafés

RESTAURANTS LAHTI Amarillo Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 878 9810

Huviretki/Hotel Cumulus Vapaudenkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)3 813 711

Restaurant Taivaanranta Rautatienkatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)424 925 230

Jonel Thai Vapaudenkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 2958

Restaurant Voitto Lahti Sports Centre Salpausselänkatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 1183

Asklipios Aleksanterinkatu 1, 2 krs.

Tel. +358 (0)50 550 0707

Summer Restaurant Myllysaari Tel. +358 (0)3 753 1272 Open by appointment only

Bombe Curry House Rautatienkatu 8 C and Aleksanterinkatu 3 (inner court) Tel. +358 (0)3 782 8388

Little Italy Rautatienkatu 21, 2nd floor Tel. +358 (0)3 544 9000

Casseli Borupinraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)104 225 950

Manhattan Steak House Vapaudenkatu 22 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 1724

El Toro Mariankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 5388

Memphis Aleksanterinkatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)3 851 3123

Fastfood restaurant Lauantai Kauppakeskus Karisma and Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)20 799 4013

Restaurant Lokki Jalkarannantie 19 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 0220

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Rosso Aleksanterinkatu 16 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 5535 Roux Rautatienkatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3377 Santa Fé Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8007 Kauppakeskus Karisma, Kauppiaankatu 2 Spaghetteria Mamma Maria Vapaudenkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 6716 Sushi Cafe Vapaudenkatu 18 Tel. +358 (0)44 311 4004 Torero Rautatienkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3 753 1163 Viking Restaurant Harald Vesijärvenkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)44 766 8400

Wanha Walimo Vesijärvenkatu 25 Tel. +358 (0)10 422 5962

Restaurant Hollolan Kunnantupa Parinpellontie 19 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1506

Restaurant Ylämummo Aleksanterinkatu 26 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1422

Soramäen Pirtti Tiilikankaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 780 1130

ASIKKALA Highway Hill Saloon Padasjoentie 58, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 5152

HÄMEENKOSKI Jokela Manor (for groups) Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 7514 120

Hotel Tallukka Tallukantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 888 81

Travel Farm Tulimäki Huhdintie 99, Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1693

Fish Restaurant Kalakievari Äkeentie 2, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2236

NASTOLA Sports Centre Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167 Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511

Majakkapaviljonki Kanavalahti bay, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008 Wanha Reimari Pulkkilanharju 1, Asikkala Tel. +358 (0)44 567 8701 HOLLOLA Messilä Manor Messiläntie 308, Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 860 11

ORIMATTILA Orimattila Wanha Mestari Erkontie 12 Tel. +358 (0)3) 777 1830 Restaurant Tahto Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)40 179 7550 Restaurant Pepperoni Salmelantie 1 A Tel. +358 (0)3 777 8934 PADASJOKI Kievari Aijakka Kylänraitti 22, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)3 556 5214 Inn Onnenmyyrä Haukkatie 3, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 499 839

Restaurant Ailin Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0567

Café-Restaurant Laakeri Keskustie 12 Tel. +358 (0)3) 556 2010

Restaurant Turkinpippuri Pekkalantie 20 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 4970

Café-Restaurant Laituri Laivarannantie 41 Tel. +358 (0)40 356 8774 Café-Restaurant Modetti Keskustie 14 Tel. +358 (0)3 556 2045

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

Our menu caters to the friends of game, fish and vegetarian dishes. One of our specialties is a dish server partly from a sword or shield, in accordance with the Viking spirit. In addition, you can fill your goblet with aromatic wines and exotic beers.

Viikinkiravintola Harald Vesijärvenkatu 24, 15140 Lahti Tel. 044 766 8400 www.ravintolaharald.fi

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Restaurants & Cafés Lunch Restaurant Sannan Keskustie 12 Tel. +358 (0)40 551 2882 Set Café Keskustie 25 Tel. +358 (0)400 949 563

SHIP RESTAURANTS LAHTI Restaurant Ship Kaunis Veera Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour Tel. +358 (0)3 751 2245, +358 (0)400 982 387 M/S Vellamo and S/S Laitiala Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour Tel. +358 (0)3 752 2225 Ship Restaurant S/S Ilona Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour Tel. +358 (0)3 751 2245 Ship Restaurant Teerenranta Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour Tel. +358 (0)42 492 5270

PADASJOKI Padasjoki Ship M/S Elbatar Boatshore open by appointment only Tel. +358 (0)400 351 959

NIGHT CLUBS

HOLLOLA Katinhäntä Tuomaalantie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1064

Club IN Aleksanterinkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 0584243

ORIMATTILA Kehräämö Hits and Pop Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)400 813 740

Jackalope Vesijärvenkatu 22 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8052

PUBS/BARS

Night Fun Park Tivoli Vapaudenkatu 13 Armas, Vapaudenkatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)20 7759 342 Restaurant Cheri Aleksanterinkatu 25 A Tel. +358 (0)3 544 6550

Summer restaurant and art exhibition 16.6–28.7. 2013 (Tue–Sun 12-18)

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Yöjalka Aleksanterinkatu 24

LAHTI Amarillo Bar Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 8789 810

Come and enjoy Jokela Manor!

Tel. +358 50 566 7924 Pihlajamäentie 23, Hämeenkoski www.jokelankartano.fi

Restaurant Tirra Loviisankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 7337

LAHTI Beer Restaurant Teerenpeli Vapaudenkatu 20 Tel. +358 (0)42 492 5220 Dublin Irish Pub Vapaudenkatu 16 Tel. +358 (0)3 7822 242

TÄSSÄ TALOSSA

open avoinna everypäivä day joka until late syyskuun september! loppuun asti!

Lahti Passenger Harbour, Satamakatu 5 AVOINNA JOKA PÄIVÄ Tel. +358 (0)3 787 3728

Kokomo Tikibar Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)44 511 3015

Mani-baari Nuoramoistentie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 767 1247

Public Corner Aleksanterinkatu 10 B (Lanu Square) Tel. +358 (0)3 878 9830

HÄMEENKOSKI Restaurant Star Keskustie 29 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 4408

Pub Setä Samuli Kankolankatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)10 666 4646 Restaurant Torvi Loviisankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 9127 Wanha Mestari Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 8616

NASTOLA Restaurant Ailin Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0567 Restaurant Turkinpippuri Pekkalantie 20 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 4970

ASIKKALA Pub Kaprokki Aniantie 2, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 1692 Highway Hill Saloon Padasjoentie 58, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 5152

RAJATON SINGS ABBA WITH LAHTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2013 AT 8 PM, PYHÄNIEMI MANOR PARK

WWW.PYHANIEMENKARTANO.FI TICKET SALES WWW.LIPPU.FI OR TEL. 0600 900 900 (€ 1.98/MIN + LOCAL CALL CHARGE, AVAILABLE ONLY IN FINLAND) FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM AND ALL LIPPUPISTE SALES OFFICES • VIP PACKAGES FROM LIPPUPISTE CORPORATE SALES OFFICE, TEL. 0600 900 911 (€3,56/MIN + LOCAL CALL CHARGE, AVAILABLE ONLY IN FINLAND)

WELCOME!

Restaurant Voitto

• A scenic restaurant seating 120 customers

• Cafe Voitto and an outdoor terrace in the summertime • Extensive catering services for everyday life or parties

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

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Fishing is fun!

Fishing has always been a part of the Finnish way of life, particularly in the summertime. This is partly because 10% of the surface area of Finland is water and there are more than 180,000 lakes and more than 600 rivers. The clean waters are home to more than seventy fish species that have been fished and eaten for as long as there have been people in the region. More and more nonFinnish tourists also like to try their hand at fishing during their holiday, particularly after hearing that angling and ice-fishing are included in the scope of the public right of access which means that anybody can angle or ice-fish.

Other types of fishing require two separate permits: anybody between the ages of 18 and 64 who wants to catch fish using any other method than angling or ice-fishing will have to pay the State Fisheries Management Charge (kalastuksenhoitomaksu) and obtain a province-specific fishing permit or a permit from the owner of the body of water in which the fishing takes place.

This applies to fly-fishing, trolling and net fishing as well as fishing with any other type of trap, such as a fish trap. The easiest way to buy a fishing permit is visiting an R-kioski kiosk. For fishing services in the region, please see page 49.

GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Water & Nature

SAILING ON THE WATERS Vesijärvi and Päijänne teem with stunning islands and places worth visiting: the canals of Vääksy and Kalkkinen, Enonsaari Island, Myllysaari Island and Kelvenne are only a few of the must-see locations. And while on Lake Vesijärvi, you should keep your eyes open and try to spot the masterpieces of the Beach Gallery.

100-YEAR-OLD PAVILION The oldest burial sites of Lahti and Hollola date to the Iron Age and were discovered on Myllysaari Island. In the late 19th century, a windmill was built in the centre of the island and survived to the early 20th century. On the island there is a pavilion, which was

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designed by architect Uno Alanko from Lahti. In summer, the building, which represents art noveau-styled wood architecture, is open as a summer restaurant.

ACROSS BY BOAT TO ENONSAARI ISLAND The picturesque Enonsaari in Enonselkä Basin in front of Lahti is an exciting destination for family trips.

In addition to a restaurant and campfire site, there are six camping cabins for rent. The island also features a nice swimming beach, a marked nature path, a shelter and a beach volley field. The island can be reached by scheduled boat trips departing from Lahti or Messilä.

LOVELY KELVENNE Kelvenne in the Padasjoki municipality is one of the largest and nicest high islands of Finland. An 8 km long hiking trail runs through the island of Kelvenne and is indicated with blue marks. There are also several campfire sites along the route. The shores of Kelvenne can also be reached by canoe. For canoers, the nearest point of departure is the shore of Päijänne National Park.

has once more taken over Lake Vesijärvi, but this time in a slightly different way. 12 independent pieces of environmental art are positioned on the southern Vesijärvi shores, forming the Vesijärvi Shore Gallery. The aim of the exhibition, which will be partially renewed each year, is to create a work of art in the sensitive coastal landscape. Each year, professionals and students of architecture, design and art will be invited to create the pieces of art.

CASSELI RACE – SAILING EVENT 28–29 MAY A traditional regatta organised by the Lahden Purjehdusseura sailing club and Restaurant Casseli will open the summer boating season. The impressive regatta with around 60 boats will invade the waters of Vesijärvi Lake in late May. Between the competitions, the boats will come ashore in the Harbour.

ART CONQUERED THE SHORES OF LAKE VESIJÄRVI The magnificent waterscapes of Lake Vesijärvi fascinated Jean Sibelius, Juhani Aho and the painter Väinö Hämäläinen, who all spent their summers at the shore of Lake Vesijärvi. Now art

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Finland is one of the best fishing countries in S the world and the plan is to retain it as u such. WWF Finland aims at making Finland the first state in the world where only sustainably caught and produced fish is sold by the end of 2015.

Some of the sustainable species on the list are perch, pike, pike perch, bream and the autumn delicacy, crayfish. All of these can be caught in Päijät-Häme. So let's grab a fishing rod and get out there!

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

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

CASSELI RACE – SAILING EVENT 28–29 MAY A traditional regatta organised by the Lahden Purjehdusseura sailing club and Restaurant Casseli will open the summer boating season. The impressive regatta with around 60 boats will invade the waters of Vesijärvi Lake in late May. Between the competitions, the boats will come ashore in the Harbour.

The old storehouse buildings at the Passenger Harbour house several nice CAFÉS. You can try the home-baked tasty delicacies of Café Kariranta in the old train station building. Café Kariranta´s famous cinnamon buns are quaranteed to be the largest in Lahti. The harbour cafés are open all year around.

The surroundings of the Lahti Passenger Harbour is a Mecca for WOOD ARCHITECTURE enthusiasts; a place that you simply must visit. A com-

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plete wood architecture park is being constructed close to the Sibelius Hall. The latest site is Culture Café Piano Pavillion right at the shoreline.

The harbour area also includes two other sites of themed park; a lighted bus stop designed by Japanese Kengo Kuma and a wooden spiral designed

by Australian Richard Leplastier.

The flagship of modern Finnish wood construction, Congress and Concert Centre SIBELIUS HALL sparkles 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.

You can study the architecture of Sibelius Hall on guided house tours available on order.

The flagship of the wood architecture park, CAFÉ-RESTAURANT PIANO PAVILION was designed by architect Gert Wingårdh and opened in 2008. The stunningly beautiful café manufactured from wood and glass is partially on top of the lake at the Lahti Passenger Harbour. Piano Pavilion’s doors are open daily during the summer, starting on May 1st.

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

THE LANU SCULPTURE PARK of artist and professor Olavi Lanu is located within a walking distance from the Passenger Harbour in the Kariniemi Park. Twelve human figures manufactured from reinforced concrete have been placed in the wonderful lakeside nature. The park and the statues are absolutely worth seeing.

THE WATER ORGAN is a musical fountain built by energy company Lahti Energia in 1997 next to pond Pikku-Vesijärvi close to the Passenger Harbour. Water, lights and music are combined into a delightful symphony that is at its best during the dark evenings of the autumn and winter. Shows are also available on order.

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HARBOUR SERVICES Lahti

Hollola

VESIJÄRVI PASSENGER guest boat berths, piers for scheduled service ships/charter ships, restaurants, cafés.

KIRKKOLAHTI guest boat berths, lavatories and a beach. A restaurant, a store, and a kiosk.

TEIVAA 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, boating equipment and a swimming beach for dogs.

NIEMI guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, an ice dispenser, electricity outlets, water, showers, lavatories and two boat ramps. A swimming beach for dogs.

Asikkala KANAVALAHTI guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a store, a household and hazardous waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, electricity outlets, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut and boating equipment.

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MESSILÄ 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, a boat ramp.

Padasjoki PADASJOKI LAIVARANTA Café-Restaurant, guest boat berths, seasonal boat berths, electric outlets, an information desk, a household waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, drinking water, a restaurant, lavatories, showers, a washing machine, a fuel outlet.

CRUISES, RENTAL BOATS AND CANOES J-Team´s Line Tel. +358 (0)440 753 000 Lahden Järvimatkailu Tel. +358 (0)3 752 2225, Lassen Retket Tel. +358 (0) 0500 499 599 Padasjoen Laiva Oy Tel. +358 (0)400 351 959 Päijänne Cruises Hilden Oy Tel. +358 (0)14 263 447 Päijänteen Venepalvelut Tel. +358 (0)40 734 9210 Super Safari Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 506 1284 M/S Ruotsalainen, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 1929 M/S Suvityttö, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)46 846 3020 M/S Terhi, Heinola Tel. +358 (0)40 751 2150 M/S Happy Days, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 468 9100 Tilausliikenne Padasjoen Venepalvelut Oy Tel. +358 (0)40 825 9644

M/S Jalkkari Tel. +358 (0)400 373 289

Ritaniemen raputila Tel. +358 (0)400 353 588

M/S Marleen Tel. +358 (0)44 714 9774

Ruuhijärven riistapiha Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1520

M/S Salome Tel. +358 (0)400 407 040

Taivassalla Oy Tel. +358 (0)440 711711

Tapio Sillfors, Boat Rental Tel. +358 (0)50 440 7660

Tainionvirran koskikalastus Tel. +358 (0)3 716 1268

Royal Line Oy Tel. +358 (0)50 388 8032

Troutdoor eräpaja Tel. +358 (0)3 766 0641

FISHING SERVICES EnsKala - place to fish for kids Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Etelä-Päijänne Fishing Permits Majakkapaviljonki Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008 Etelä-Päijänne Fishing Services Tel. +358 (0)44 030 3837 Fish Sale Eero Koivula Padasjoki, Tel. +358 (0)400 797 102 Lohimesta Oy Tel. +358 (0)3 784 1323 Mikontori Tel. +358 (0)400 844 275 Piilostenniemi Tel. +358 (0)400 846 426

Uskilan kalastuskunta Tel. +358 (0)400 124 051 Haukikoira Tel. +358 (0)45 3101272

CANOEING Joutjärvi Canoeing Center Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2005 Lassen retket Tel. +358 (0)500 499 599 Padasjoen Latu ry Tel. +358 (0)500 842 606 Vesisamoilijat ry Tel. +358 (0)3 783 2005 Wild Canoe Tel. +358 (0)40 767 6888

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Huovila Park Huovila Park is a magnificent English-style landscape park in Kärkölä village. Huovila Park offers flower lovers, candy for their summer eyes, plus many events, exhibitions and guided tours.

The park founded by Carl Constantin Collin is a landscape park unique in Finland which has been restored to its early 1900’s overall design. The

park is located in grove creek valley, with a large number of rare plants in the wild. Discover the Huovila park museum, come to the picnic, or wander along the marked forest trail.

The summer program can be found online at www.karkola.fi/Huovilan_puisto/

GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Family Attractions

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN HOP ON! In Lahti, you can conveniently move from one trip destination to another on the Puksu city train. The Puksu stops in Vesijärvi harbour, Domestic Animal Yard, family park and by the lower market. Puksu runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, depending on the weather. The train leaves from the harbour around 10:30, 12, 13:30, 15 and 15.50. 24.6–3.7.

Puksu will be out of service.

SWIMMING BEACHES There are several nice beaches in the Lahti area, where you can have a dip. Child-friendly beaches in Lahti include the Mukkula, Joutjärvi and Herrasmanni beaches. In Vääksy, you can have a swim at the Kalmarinranta beach. The beach at Heinola Spa is "an oasis in the middle of a town". The beach includes a play area for children, a free water slide, a diving tower and a beach volley field.

LAHTI OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL During the summer season, on 1 June – 9 August, the trench of the Suurmäki ski jumping hill is turned into a swimming pool. The outdoor swimming pool is open Mon–Thu from 6:30–20, Fri from 10–20 and Sat–Sun from 10–17.

ORIMATTILA DOMESTIC ANIMAL PARK In the domestic animal park, you can become familiar with various cute domestic animals, such as reindeer, wild boars, goats and ponies. In the park, you can also enjoy horse-cab rides or view the scenery while riding a Shetland pony. Open on 15 May – 21 August every day from 11–19.

YLI-MAROLA 4H DOMESTIC ANIMAL YARD located at 47 Neljänkaivonkatu is a home for goats, cocks, hens, rabbits and sheep in an authentic countryside environment. The yard is open on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri from 10–17, and on Sat from 11–15. The yard is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Domestic Animal Yard is open from 27.5. – 20.8. Entrance is free of charge.

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In the YOGAROCKS premises in Lahti, you can put your skills and strength to the test in WALL CLIMBING. YogaRocks offers tracks with different levels for both beginners and more skilled climbers. Climbers do not use ropes, as safety is secured with thick crash pads. Wall climbing is suitable for both big and small climbers. If un-

familiar with the sport, an instructor will be available to assist.

HORSE RIDING The Lahti area also has beautiful landscapes for horse riding. There are several stables in the region that offer riding lessons all year round. In addition to traditional riding, in the Lahti area you can also enjoy riding treks on Icelandic horses.

SKATING AND WAKEBOARDING. Skating schools will be arranged at the Laune Skate Park in Lahti this summer. At Lake Vesijärvi, you can learn wakeboarding either with a boat or a water scooter. www.sinneworld.fi DESUCON the colourful programme includes at least a flashy cosplay show, sweet meido-style Cafe Ichigo, a sales hall where you might be forced to part with your money, an art alley full of stars on the rise, a throbbing and flashing collection of games both on board and in consoles, karaoke to test your vocal cords and of course our honorary guests from far away Desucon 14.–16.6. at Sibelius Hall

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LAUNE CENTRAL PARK In Laune Central Park you can do different kinds of sports, enjoy the beautiful nature or have a picnic lunch at a barbecue hut. Children will enjoy the Laune Family Park, which includes a water park, a game area and a traffic town.

GUIDE INFO The Laune Central Park of more than ten hectares has been constructed close to the entrance to the city on the fields of Laune. The construction was started a little less than thirty years ago when the City Council decided in its 75th anniversary meeting to build an outdoor living room for children and youth of Lahti. The selected place is a bottom of a lake that dried out 11,000 years ago close to the downtown area.

In addition to the Family Park, the central park area includes a bowling alley, a roller skating track, a Frisbee golf area, a dog park, a training ice rink, a circus field, a miniature golf field and a skating park of 1,500 square metres.

THE FAMILY PARK at Kaarikatu 26 is a place for the entire family, with experiences both outdoors and indoors. The park includes slides, climbing equipment, a traffic town, cottages for hobbies and a fortress. In the wintertime, there are frozen slides and an ice-skating rink in the Family Park.

There is easy access to skiing tracks from the park.

100,000 people visit the Family Park every year.

Entrance free of charge.

SKATING AND ROLLERBLADING The Laune Skating Park was designed by professional skater Tom Stankevitz, who has also had international fame. The versatile staircases, ramps and slides of the park have been praised by local skaters. There is a 230-metre roller skating track going around the Skating Park. The track meets all international requirements.

LAHTI BOWLING ALLEY Lahti Bowling Alley at the

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

PARKOUR IN A PARK Lahti has invested in parkour by constructing a parkour park to Launo.

The park contains climbing frames and various obstacles that can be used for practicing.

Parkour is a manoeuvring discipline, originating from the suburbs of Paris, which is becoming more and more popular amongst the youth. The purpose is to move by climbing, jumping and leaping through the environment by using walls, rails, and other supporting structures. You can find more information about the activity at www.dash.fi MINIGOLFK CENTRE - The Unparalleled Laune Mini Golf Center is one of Europe's largest mini golf centers. A hectare size area has four different types of mini-golf courses. One of the fields is a putting green, which is a real golf course in miniature. For families with children the fun track is the easier one.

Let’s skate!

Sinne Skateboarding School is arranged in the summertime at Laune Skating Park. Everybody interested in skateboarding who want to learn the basics are welcome to attend.

Price: €50, €75 with a borrowed skateboard Additional information: www.sinneworld.fi Enrolling: sinne@sinneworld.fi

Lahden keilahalli Lahti Bowl

Launeenkatu 5, 15100 Lahti puh. 0440 420 300 www.lahdenkeilahalli.fi

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PUKSU and PAKSU Services

Booking: liikunta@gmail.com, +358 (0)50 5438222 Welcome aboard the Puksu Train from 10 June to 10 August on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Laune Family Park Lahti Passenger Harbour Historical Museum/Bus Station 4H Yli-Marola Farm Animal Yard Laune Family Park

10.30am 10.40am 10.50am 11.00am

11.30am 12.00noon 12.10pm 12.20pm 12.30pm

1.00pm 1.30pm 1.40pm 1.50pm 2.00pm

2.30pm 3.30pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 3.10pm 3.20pm 3.30pm

Puksu in not are in traffic on Wednesdays and Sundays or on the 21st and 22nd of June The times are approximate. Puksu in only in traffic when the weather allows.

SITES FOR FAMILIES City Train Puksu Lahti, Tel. +358 (0)50 543 8222 HopLop Adventure Park Shopping centre Valo Saksalankatu 6, 15100 Lahti Kaivola Traditional Farm Pitkätie 195, 15560 Nastola Tel. +358 (0)3 758 0139 Lahti Parkour Academy Mariankatu 14 b Tel. +358 (0)440 320 060 Laune Family Park Kaarikatu 26, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 818 3680 Manna Ry. Heinolantie 508, 16100 Nastola Tel. +358 (0)400 877 069 Messilä Messiläntie 308, 15980 Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 860 11 Minigolf Centre Laune Laune Central Park Kaarikatu 30, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)44 066 8846

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Mukkula Travelling Centre Ritaniemenkatu 10, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 874 140

Suurmäki sightseeing platform Lahti Sports Centre Tel. +358 (0)3 816 8253

Observatory Ursa Tähtitorninkatu 1, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 753 4002

Travel Farm Tulimäki Huhdintie 99, Hämeenkoski Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1693

Outdoor swimming pool Lahti Sports Centre, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 816 816

Water organ, the musical fountain Next to the Pikku-Vesijärvi pond in Kariniemi park, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 823 2011

Orimattilan Domestic Animal Park Ravitie 6, Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)3 777 5259 Pajulahti Sports Institute Pajulahdentie 167, Nastola Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511 Pony Stable Ponitaivas Mäntyniementie 28, Uusikylä Tel. +358 (0)40 595 5988 Ski Museum Lahti Sports Centre Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523 Spa beach and waterslide Heinola, Tel. +358 (0)3 849 3723 Stable Tortola and Domestic Animal Yard Hietanantie 623, Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1819

Yogarocks Saksalankatu 26 Tel. +358 (0)400 308 307 Yli-Marola 4H Domestic Animal Yard Neljänkaivonkatu 47, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1040 Museum of Finnish Recreational Fishing At the Vääksy channel Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 EnsKala fishing location for children and youth Vääksynjoki Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Children’s Traffic Park Kalmarintie 8, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)44 778 0738

Fishing experiences on Lake Vesijärvi

Taivasalla Oy Jukka Vesanen Tel. +358 (0)44 071 1711

Haukikoira Joni Kallioinen Tel. +358 (0)50 62811

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SHOPPING The Lahti region are a true paradise for shoppers offering tailormade suits, Italian style, American classics and original collections by Finnish designers. There are plenty of stores to choose from both in Lahti and in the surrounding municipalities for those interested in interior decoration.

Hint,

hint! Come and make discoveries. We have a full house of dishes, furniture, clothes and footwea r!

Recycling is the green way.

FLEA MARKET

AVOINNA Mon-Fri 10am–6pm Sat 10am–3pm Sun 11am–3pm

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FACTORY OUTLET CENTRE You can do affordable shopping in several factory outlets in the Lahti region. Fashion is available at the Naisten Pukutehdas, and children’s wear is on sale at Zalekua in Hollola, fashion outlet Megamyynti Arena in Orimattila and Luhta in Lahti and Nastola.

If you like candles, you should stop by at the factory outlet of Maria Drockila in Orimattila or the Finnmari store in Hollola. You can get a pair of new shoes from the Montra outlet, Kenkä Shoes Outelt and Tepsut in Hollola.

MALLS AND SHOPPING STREETS Mall Trio in downtown Lahti includes more than a hundred speciality stores, and other downtown stores are within a walking distance from the mall. A whole new mall, Valo, was opened in early 2011. It includes many interesting stores as well.

The newest commercial centre of Lahti, Karisma offers a balanced combination of clothing, sports, specialty shops and services, bringing to the same context the daily selection of a large hypermarket.

FURNISHING TREASURES There are several interior decoration stores in the Lahti region that

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are worth visiting, such as the legendary Lauran kauppa in Vääksy and Toivo & Vallu in Auttoinen, Padasjoki. Hollola offers the charming Pian Makasiini – all full of surprises.

TAX FREE Citizens from outside of the EU are entitled to Tax-free shopping in Finland in the condition that the purchases are made in a Tax-free eligible store and the sum of purchases is at least 40 Euros. When the traveller leaves the EU area, he/she will receive the product’s purchase tax, which is, depending on the product, 16 percent at the most. Read more at www.global-blue.com CHARM OF SMALL BOUTIQUES There is a cluster of small fashion boutiques in downtown Lahti. The downtown boutiques offer everything from global top brands to tailor-made suits. Most of the boutiques sell clothes and also matching shoes, bags and accessories. They are well worth a visit!

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FACTORY OUTLETS Finnmari Outlet Tel. +358 (0)3 873 1120 Kynttilätie 2, Hollola www.finnmari.fi

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

Luhta Outlet Tel. (0)3 822 1532 Saksalankatu 6, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-18 Lankatie 6, Nastola Open Mon-Fri 9.30-15, Sat 9-15

Maria Drockila Outlet Pakaantie 1, Orimattila Open Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 9-15, Sun 12-15 www.mariadrockila.fi NP Outlet Tel. +358 (0)3 782 5108 Erkonkatu 9, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)45 773 13933 Tarmontie 7, Hollola www.np-collection.com

FLEA MARKET Flea market Cetori Tel. (03) 7879 200 Saimaankatu 54 Lahti

Aleksanterinkatu 24 Mon-Fri from 10 am to 7 pm Sat from 10 am to 6 pm

Welcome to Mall Syke, where shopping is easy!

Everything you need for everyday life and parties: • Beauty and fashion, delicacies, health and wellbeing, interior decoration, sports, etc.

• Free parking for 4 hours with a parking disc indoors • Located in downtown Lahti

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Kauppakatu 18, 15140 Lahti, www.kauppakeskussyke.fi 60 www.lahtiregion.fi

GROCERY STORES K-supermarket Trio Tel. +358 (0)20 749 7500 Shopping center Trio, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8-21, Sat 8-18, Sun 12-18

INTERIOR DECORATION STORES Míllan Tel. +358 (0)3 755 9733 Vesijärvenkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10-18 Sat 10-15

JEWELLER´S Korutasku Tel. +358 (0)3 787 8277 Pakaantie 1, Orimattila www.korutasku.com

SHOPPING CENTRES Shopping centre Karisma Tel. +358 (0)50 3782 960 Kauppiaankatu 2, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8-21, Sat 8-18, Sun 12-18 www.kauppakeskuskarisma.fi/en/

Shopping centre Syke Kauppakatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 7-21, Sat 7-18, Sun 12-18 www.kauppakeskussyke.fi Shopping centre Trio Tel. +358 (0)3 878 5710 Aleksanterinkatu 18 Open Mon-Fri 10-20, Sat 9 -18 www.trio.fi Shopping centre Valo Saksalankatu 4-6, Lahti Open Mon-Sun 10-20 Store opening hours may differ from the times stated www.kauppakeskusvalo.fi

REAL ESTATE SERVICES OP-Kiinteistökeskus Tel. +358 (0)45 126 4728 Shopping center Trio, Lahti

SPORT EQUIPMENTR Sinneworld Tel. +358 (0)45 854 9045 Aleksanterinkatu 30, Lahti Open Mon, Tue, Thu 11-17,

Wed, Fri 11-19, Sat 10-16 www.sinneworld.fi

FASHION

by Marja Tel. +358 (0)3 589 8580 Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 11–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.bymarja.com Chih Chic Tel. +358 (0)40 779 6217 Vesijärvenkatu 20, Lahti avoinna Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10-15 www.chicstore.fi Kekäle Tel. 020 7010 314 Shopping center Trio, 2nd floor Open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18 www.kekale.fi Kimi Tel. +358 (0)3 734 0437 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10.30-18, Sat 10.30-14 Kontti-putiikki Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2045 Vapaudenkatu 10, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 9-18 www.kontti.punainenristi.fi

KAUPPAKESKUSVALO.FI

A shopping centre with excellent specialty stores. Welcome!

Open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 8 pm, Sun from 10 am to 8 pm Different storeopening hours may apply.

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BARGAINS, SPECIAL ITEMS, TOP BRANDS

LAUNE, Saksalankatu 6, Lahti, Open: Mon-Fri 10-20, Sat 9-17, Sun 12-16 TORNI, Tiilimäenkatu 9, Lahti, Open: Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat 10-16 62 www.lahtiregion.fi

Liivi Montin Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2834 Vapaudenkatu 2, Lahti www.liivi-montin.fi

Studio25 Tel. +358 (0)50 555 4633 Shoppinc centre Trio, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18, Sun 12–18 www.studio25.fi

Marakattimarssi Tel. +358 (0)40 516 8472 Kirjavakatu 20, Lahti www.marakattimarssi.fi MariMari Tel. +358 (0)50 563 5558 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Tue-Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 www.marimari.fi Unique ladies fashion and accessories Only Tel. +358 (0)3 7810 818 Shopping center Trio, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–18 www.only.com Promise Shop Tel. +358 (0)40 589 8551 Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.promise.fi

Top DEI Fashion Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1177 Rautatienkatu 11 Open Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Vero Moda Tel. +358 (0)44 790 2203 Aleksanterinkatu 24, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10 –19, Sat 10 –18 www.veromoda.com Voglia Tel. +358 (0)40 450 8892 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 10–14 www.voglia.fi

LEISURE Bowling alley Tel. +358 (0)440 420 300 Launeenkatu 5, Lahti www.lahdenkeilahalli.fi

For opening hours and reservations, please see online Hellimö Tel. +358 (0)44 3773 017 Pakaantie 1, Orimattila www.hellimo.fi Lahti City Theatre Tel. +358 (0)3 752 5000 Kirkkokatu 14, Lahti www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi Lahti Fair Centre Tel. +358 (0)3 525 820 Salpausselänkatu 7, Lahti www.lahdenmessut.fi Sibeliustalo Tel. +358 (0)3 814 2803 Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti www. sibeliustalo.fi Sinfonia Lahti Tel. +358 (0)600 393949 (1,49 € / call + local call charge, available only in Finland) Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti www. sinfonialahti.fi

This coupon entitles to a 10% discount from the regular price of one product.

Welcome to our fashion store!

MariMari Rautatienkatu 18

Open: Mon-Fri 10am –6 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm

We’re open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 6 pm and Sat from 10 am to 3 pm Vesijärvenkatu 20, FI-15140 Lahti Tel. +358 40 779 6217 • www.chicstore.fi

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Liivi-Montin

Vapaudenkatu 2, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2834 www.liivi-montin.fi

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Childish lifestyle boutique Hämeenkatu 13

Finnish children’s brands that you won’t find anywhere else in Lahti!

Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 589 8580 Mon-Fri 11am–5.30pm Sat 10am–2pm

www.finnmari.fi Factory Outlet

800m2 candle and interior decoration store in Lahti. Café Kynttilätie 2, Hollola Tel. 03-8731120

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NP Factory Outlet Hollola Tarmontie 7, Hollola Tel. +358 (0)45 7731 3933 Mon–Fri from 10 am to 6 pm, Sat from 10 am to 3 pm

NP Factory Outlet Lahti Erkonkatu 9, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 782 5108 Mon–Fri from 10 am to 5:30 pm, Sat from 10 am to 2 pm

www.promise.fi

Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Mon-Fri 10 am – 5.30 pm Sat 10 am – 2 pm

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FASHION, BEAUTY, HEALTH, SPORTS, DECOR, FOOD

TRIO IN LAHTI AMONG EVERYTHING

– NEAR IS GOOD –

SHOPS ARE OPEN MON–FRI 10–20 SAT 9–18 See Sunday Opening Hours at www.trio.fi Aleksanterinkatu 18, 15140 Lahti Shopping centre info tel +358 (0)3 878 570 www.facebook.com/KauppakeskusTrio

Aleksanterinkatu 18 Mon-Fri from 10 am to 8 pm Sat from 9 am to 6 pm Tel. +358 (0)3 781 0818

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STEAK HOUSE SINCE 1986

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

Good care quickly and easily - without appointment seven days a week.

Shopping Mall Trio, ground floor, Aleksanterinkatu 18 Shopping Mall Karisma, 1st floor, Kauppiaankatu 2

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OTHER ACCOMMODATION LAHTI Apartment Hotel Aleksi Aleksanterinkatu 26 A 22 Tel. +358 (0)500 490 500 Apartment Hotel Lahden Koti Karjalankatu 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 752 2173 Capitano Kapteeninaukio 3 Tel. +358 (0)50 338 8585 Cat Marina – Floating Villas Tel. +358 (0)20 766 9660 Forenom Tel. +358 (0)20 1983 420 Hostel Patria Vesijärvenkatu 3 Tel.+358 (0)3 782 3783 Irma's Bed and Breakfast Tarjantie 14 Tel. +358 (0)40 755 9065

Lahden Pinja Tel. +358 (0)50 338 8585

Pelto-Ollila Huhtarannantie 4, Urajärvi

Lahti Folk High School Harjukatu 46 Tel.+358 (0)3 878 10

Urajärvi Manor Hostel Kartanontie, Urajärvi Tel.+358 (0)3 766 7295

Lepola Holiday and Course Centre Sipurantie 32 Tel.+358 (0)3 7561 521

Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus Vääksyntie 18 Tel.+358 (0)40 504 4167

MetsolaCenter Oy Refreshing Home Kirkonpellontie 77 Tel.+358 (0)40 911 9301

ASIKKALA Antin Juhlatalo Kopsuntie 1265 Tel. +358 (0)44 778 0285 Aurinkoranta 17200, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)40 542 3867

HOLLOLA Gasthaus Salpakievari Erämiehentie 1 Tel. +358 (0)44 061 1671 Kaapinlähteen Kievari Savontie 715 Tel. +358 (0)400 611 025 Laitiala Manor Laitialantie 109, Manskivi Tel.+358 (0)3 788 5879

HÄMEENKOSKI

Niemimäki Estate Kukkuramäentie 14 Tel.+358 (0)3 766 3701

Jokela Manor Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)50 566 7924

Mikkola Hostel Anianpellontie 1, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2000

Leirimaja Pääjärvi Pyyhtiäntie Tel. +358 (0)40 586 0745

YLI-KAITALA We offer versatile high-class accommodation, catering, meeting and programme services close to Lahti, Kouvola and Heinola in Southern Finland at a wonderful countryside location in Iitti.

Well-equipped holiday cottages with their own beaches (Iitti/Nastola). Accommodation available also in hotel-class rooms.

• Catering restaurant Ketunleipä: right to serve all alcoholic beverages, room for 150 people plus a terrace.

• Excellent for meetings, company outings, weddings, birthday parties, Christmas parties, etc.

• Experience the innovative globe-shaped Sammalsauna and/ or more traditional Kettusauna and enjoy the warmth of an outdoor Jacuzzi or hot tub, the refreshing water of Lake Kettujärvi, or even a dip into the frozen lake.

• ATV safaris, skill contests and other programme services.

• Fishing trips in the rugged scenery of the Kymijoki River.

Welcome to Yli-Kaitala!

Yli-Kaitala Holiday Cottages/ Catering Restaurant Ketunleipä Kaitalantie 323, FI-47490 Mankala Tel. +358 (0)5 3265504, mobile +358 500 750 612 or +358 50 386 3737 info@yli-kaitala.com, www.yli-kaitala.com

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Travel Farm Tulimäki Huhdintie 99 Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1693

CAMPING AND COTTAGES

Kenraalin maja Hietasentie 28, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)3 784 4242

NASTOLA

ASIKKALA

Hoimelan tila Hoimelantie 49 Tel.+358 (0)40 530 1927

Villa Kumia Ruuhijärventie 61 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 2196

ORIMATTILA Bed & Breakfast Tortolan tallit Hietanantie 623 Tel.+358 (0)3 760 1819

Villa Aurinkoranta Vähimaantie 49 Tel. +358 (0)40 542 3867 Iso-Naappilan loma Salonsaarentie 486 Tel. +358 (0)400 711 208

Farmers’ Association House Salmelantie 202 A Tel.+358 (0)3 760 1123

Pätiälä Manor Holiday Cottages Pätiäläntie 211 Tel. +358 (0)3 766 6358

Luomu-Leipälä Leipälänhaara 35, Niinikoski Tel. +358 (0)40 579 4630

Pulkkilanharju Villas Pulkkilantie 359, Asikkala Tel. +358 (0)40 725 1764

PADASJOKI

Lehmonkärki Lehmonkärjentie Tel. +358 (0)3 766 6330

Inn Onnenmyyrä Haukkatie 3, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 499 839

Urajärvi Holiday Village Urajärvenraitti 72, Urajärvi Tel. +358 (0)3 766 7171 Sipilä Holiday Cottages Sipiläntie 9, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)400 438 773

Marttila Farm Marttilantie 50, Kalkkinen Tel.+358 (0)3 767 5560 Lomakeidas Lavianmutka Laviantie 95, Kalkkinen Tel.+358 (0)3 767 4177 Ojala Farm / Saarelma Vedentaustantie 85, Kalkkinen Tel.+358 (0)40 5324 725 Saittan Koivuranta Jyväskyläntie 353, Vääksy Tel.+358 (0)40 900 9507 Salonsaaren Holiday Village Halkoniementie 88, Vääksy Tel.+358 (0)3 766 9610 Villa Uralinna Urpiontie, Urajärvi Tel.+358 (0)400 491 645

Forenom House Lahti Pleasant accommodation in downtown Lahti Double room

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Accommodation HOLLOLA Camping Messilä Satamapolku 1, Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 876 290 Messilä Messiläntie 308 Tel.+358 (0)3 86 011 Jokikumpu Holiday Centre Pennasentie 68, Hollola Tel.+358 (0)3 787 7164 Villa Joutsen Tel. +358 (0)40 5428055

LAHTI Herrasmanni outdoor recreation area Herrasmanninkatu Tel. +358 (0)50 491 8039 Mukkula camping & cottage Ritaniemenkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 753 5380

Rantarinne Accommodation Muturintie 26, Villähde Tel. +358 (0)3 730 7434

Heinäjoki Markku, Neroskulma Tel. +358 (0)40 728 3639

Yli-Kaitala Holiday Cottages Kaitalantie 323, Mankala Tel. +358 (0)5 326 5504

Hokan Huvilat, Syrjäntaantie Tel. +358 (0)3 551 2152

Metkan cottages Sitikkalantie 372, Mankala Tel. +358 (0)50 596 8579

Huuskonen Anneli and Antero Lapajärventie 190 Tel. +358 (0)3 785 9170

Villa Selina Ruuhijärventie 677 Tel. +358(0)3 718 8666

Jarmo Ylätalo Ranta-Ylätalontie 101, Torittu Tel. +358 (0)40 517 1135

Villihiisi Hiidentie 8, Tel. +358 (0)41 4650 006

Keinuhonka Keinuhongantie 54, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)500 496 939

ORIMATTILA Loma-Lassila Pakkalantie 38 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1152 Mallusjärven mökki Tel. +358 (0)40 578 1974

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PADASJOKI

Kautonen’s Holiday Cottages Porraskoskentie 1643 Tel. +358 (0)3 633 5525

Ahola’s cottages Vesijaonraitti 303, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)50 336 5163 Ahola Pirkka and Leila Porasantie 410, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)400 939 425

Suomen lomamökki Järvikukkolankuja 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1309

Alatalo Holiday Cottages Alatalontie 26, Torittu Tel. +358 (0)3 557 9019

NASTOLA Ruuhijärven riistapiha Terhontie 540 Tel. +358 (0)3 7627 291 Ritaniemi Farm Ritaniementie Tel. +358 (0)40 582 0058 Lomakivi Iitintie 500, Kausala Tel. +358 (0)40 534 0755

Bed & breakfast Punainen Tupa (open from May to August) Häntämäentie 3, Maakeski Tel. +358 (0)3 557 2002 Cottage Metsästysseuran hirsimökki, Neroskulma Tel.+358 (0)40 735 3038 Heinonen Oiva Romontie 204, Arrakoski Tel. +358 (0)40 568 5133

Kiuasniemi Kiuasniementie 1 ja 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 269 0480 Kullas Marina Boatshore Tel. +358 (0)500 352 442 Lakeview Holiday Cottages Seitniemi, Kellosalmi Tel. +358 (0)50 557 2559 Lomasatama Satamantie 137, Kasiniemi Tel.+358 (0)3 557 1018 Mainiemi-Caravan Oy Pykäläniementie 10 Tel. +358 (0)40 512 0645 Holiday center Telaranta Porasantie 176, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)40 521 0558 Holiday Cottages Hartman Esko Kujaportintie 23 Tel.+358 (0)40 548 8789 Holiday cottages Lauri and Merja Suomaa"Sähköranta" Maakeski Tel.+358 (0)400 499 839 Pyykkö cottages Tel. +358 (0)40 7190609

Far from Everyday Life and Yet Close By

Affordable hotel rooms and cottages on the shore of Lake Päijänne in Vääksy.

Only 30 km from Lahti and 125 km from Helsinki.

Halkoniementie 88, FI-17200 Vääksy • Tel. +358 (0)44 076 6961• www.salonsaari.com

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Raut-Kotka Rekolantie 15, Auttoinen Tel.+358 (0)40 844 2020 Villa Takila Kiuasniementie 5 Tel. +358 (0)40 500 7150

HOTELS

Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone Aleksanterinkatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)20 123 4655

ASIKKALA Hotel Tallukka Tallukantie 1, Vääksy Tel.+358 (0)3 888 81

Italian fashion

HOLLOLA

LAHTI

KartanoHotelli Messilä Messiläntie 308 Tel.+358 (0)3 860 11

Grand hotel Hämeenkatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 544 00 Hotel Cumulus Lahti Vapaudenkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)3 813 711 Hotel Musta Kissa Rautatienkatu 21 Tel. +358 (0)3 544 9000 Omenahotelli Lahti Rauhankatu 14

NASTOLA Sports Centre Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167 Tel.+358 (0)3 885 511

ORIMATTILA Hotel Teltta Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)400 464 893

Scandic Lahti Vesijärvenkatu 1 Tel.+358 (0)3 339 3911

Villa Aleksi A FIVE-STAR HOLIDAY VILLA ON THE SHORE OF LAKE VESIJÄRVI

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

A unique opportunity!

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

Contact us!

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

Only 15 km from Lahti!

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GUIDE SUMMER 2013 | Maps & Addresses SIGHTS AND TOURIST SERVICES 1. City Hall 2. Sports Centre 3. Market square 4. Sibelius Hall 5. Adult Education Centre 6. City Library 7. City Theatre 8. Concert Hall 9. Laune Central Park and Arboretum 10. Lanu Sculpture Park 11. Messilä (holiday and skiing centre) 12. Yli-Marola 4H domestic animal yard 13. Theatre Vanha Juko 14. Kalevi Aho sali 15. Musical Fountains 16. Lahti Halli / Messuhalli / Suurhalli MUSEUMS 17. Ski Museum 18. Lahti Historical Museum 19. Art Museum 20. Radio- and TV-Museum 21. Museum of Military Medicine 21. Finnish Museum of Military Music 22. Church of Cross ACCOMMODATION 11. Messilä 23. Huoneistohotelli Aleksi

24. Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone 25. Hotel Musta Kissa 26. Scandic Lahti 27. Cumulus Hotel Lahti 28. Appartement Hotel Lahden Koti 29. Hostel Patria 30. Lahti Folk High School 31. Omena Hotel Lahti, Forenom 32. Grand Hotel TRAFFIC 33. Bus station 34. Railway station 35. Tourist bus stop (Marolankatu) 36. Passenger harbour 37. Harbour for visiting boats SPORTS 16. Lahti Halli / Lahti Fair Centre / Suurhalli 38. Maauimala outdoor swimming pool 11. Messilä (holiday and skiing centre) 39. Lahti Ice Stadium 40. SOL Areena Ice Rink 41. Kivimaa indoor swimming pool 42. Saksala indoor swimming pool 43. Lahti indoor swimming pool 44. Sports hall 45. Bowling hall 46. Kisapuisto (sports park) 47. Joutjärvi Canoeing Centre 48. Kahvisaari (canoeing)

Treasures that give pleasure Kontti is a second hand store of Finnish Red Cross. In Kontti we sell donated clothing, furniture, and utility articles.

Proceeds of Kontti are used for relief work done by the Red Cross. You can support the activities of Red Cross by shopping in Kontti.

KONTTI, A SHOP FULL OF TREASURES Kontti Second Hand Ajokatu 65, 15500 Lahti Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 9–18, Sat 9–15 Kontti Boutique Vapaudenkatu 10, 15110 Lahti Opening Hours Mon–Fri 9–18, Sat 9–15

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Driving instructions: Drive along highway 24 from

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

Tehtaantie 3, 17200 Vääksy Puh. (03) 766 0711 caddie@kanavagolf.com www.kanavagolf.com

Lahti east of Lake Vesijärvi for around 25 km. Turn left before the town of Vääksy at the Rapala factory. There are signs guiding you from this point forward. When coming from the north, turn right after Hotel Tallukka.

Lahden Golf

Kaikulantie 79, 19600 Hartola Puh. 045 869 3808 nina.hamalainen@hartolagolf.com www.hartolagolf.com

Takkulantie 20, 15230 Lahti Puh. (03) 784 1311 lahdengolf@lahdengolf.fi caddiemaster@lahdengolf.fi www.lahdengolf.fi

Messilä Golf

Driving instructions: Drive along Vanha Heinolantie (road no. 140). Drive around 6 km from downtown Lahti, and you will see the course on the left at Alasenjärvi Lake.

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

Messiläntie 240, 15980 Messilä Puh. 040 866 88 00 caddiemaster@messilagolf.fi www.messilagolf.fi

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Accommodation and wellbeing A la carte restaurant Lunch restaurant Dancing Terrace Scenic tower Summer POP UP store Children’s playground area Events Open every day

Welcome to enjoy!

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

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

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