Lahti Guide winter 2012-2013

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WINTER 2012-2013

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

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EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS AT LAHTI FAIR CENTRE Lahti Fair Centre is renewed to provide an even better setting for small and large events as well as meetings.

FUTURE EVENTS AT LAHTI FAIR CENTRE: Puuntyöstö/Woodworking 14–16 November Special Fair for woodworking industry OLO.MUOTO´12 14–16 November Special design event Lahti Business Day 2012 22 November Päijät-Häme Business Day Nainen 2013 9–10 February Special Fair for beauty, health and wellness Elämäsi Juhlat 2013 9–10 February Party and wedding trade fair Raksa 15–17 March Special Fair for construction Pihapiiri 19–21 April Gardening trade fair Caravan 2013 20–22 September Major caravan event Sadonkorjuu 4.– 5.10 Event of good tastes Changes are possible.

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Greetings from Lahti!

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

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

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

GUIDE INFO Regional tourist services from Lahti Travel Lahti Travel Ltd 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 Travel tourist information is located in downtown Lahti at Rautatienkatu 22 (up until 12 December 2012). We’re open Monday–Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and from 9 am to 4 pm on Fridays. The new tourist information office will be opened at Trio in March 2013. For further information, please see www.lahtitravel.fi.

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

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

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

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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

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

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 wintertime, there are lighted skiing tracks in the area, in 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 order in the wintertime.

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

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

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

The hall seats 1,250 people, and it is the venue for both classical and contemporary concerts. The Sibelius Hall was designed by architects Hannu Tikka and Kimmo Lintula in. For additional information and house tour reservations, please call +358 (0)3 814 2811.

HOLLOLA MEDIEVAL STONE CHURCH – The medieval stone church of Hollola, which was originally the catholic church of Pyhä Maria (Holy Mary) is one of the most important medieval monuments in the Lahti region. The church seats 550 worshippers, and it is the third largest medieval church in Finland that is still in regular use by a congregation. The stone church is part of the Tampere Diocese, and it 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 Lud-

wig Engel and built between 1829 and 1831 to the south of the church.

Captain’s restored room, the Klaus Holma memorial collection and an Armoury.

CHURCH OF THE CROSS – This church designed by academician Alvar Aalto is the main church in the City of Lahti. Built in 1978, the simplified church's exterior face opening to the marketplace is dominated by a large cross consisting of 52 windows, one for each week of the year. The Church Park includes Wäinö Aaltonen's sculpture Vapauden hengetär (Spirit of Freedom). Open from Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm and also at other times based on an agreement. Tel. +358 (0)3 891 290

LAHTI CITY THEATRE – Designed by Pekka Salmi­nen, the Lahti City Theatre building is one of the largest theatres in Finland. It annually attracts around 120,000 people. The repertoire includes musicals, musical comedies and drama as well as plays for children and the young. The Ticket Store is open from Monday to Friday between 11 am and 5 pm (between 11 am and 7 pm on evenings when there is a performance) and on Saturdays from 11am to 7 pm. Tel. +358 (0)3 752 5000; for tours of the theatre, please call +358 (0)3 814 3205.

LAHTI CITY HALL – Designed by Eliel Saarinen, the Lahti City Hall was built in 1912 and completely restored in 1985. There is lunch restaurant Tyrmä (Dungeon) on the basement floor.

Guided tours are available on order, Tel.+358 (0)3 814 2224.

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM is the cultural museum of Lahti City Museum and Päijät-Häme Provincial Museum. The permanent exhibition spaces of the museum include a small-scale model hall, the

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

Open 1.9.2012-30.4.2013 Sun 10-16.

Guide service available.

Church service every Sunday at 10.

Address: Rantatie 917, Hollolan kirkonkylä www.hollolanseurakunta.fi

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VÄÄKSY CANAL ASIKKALA is located on both sides of two lakes (Lake Päijänne and Lake Vesijärvi). At the Vääksy Canal, you can stop and see locking and enjoy the sunny summer days.

The structure of the parish, charming little villages and versatile services make Asikkala a memorable place. Asikkala is a combination of peaceful nature and modern services. This is why many summer residents have permanently moved to Asikkala.

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

LEISURE Tourist information Lahti Travel Ltd Rautatienkatu 22 (see page 4) Tel. +358 (0)20 7281 750 Open Mon–Thu 9 am to 5 pm, Fri 9 am to 4 pm, Sat 10 am to 2 pm www.lahtitravel.fi Banks Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4.30 pm

HEALTH AND SAFETY GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBER 112 Police Tel. +358 (0)71 8730 341 Department, Salininkatu 3 Lost and found goods Police Department, Salininkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)71 873 7325 Open Mon–Fri from 8 am to 4.15 pm First aid Lahden kaupunginsairaala (Lahti City Hospital) Oikokatu 2, Harjukatu 48 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 811

Päijät-Hämeen Keskussairaala (Päijät-Häme Central Hospital) Keskussairaalankatu 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 81 911

TRANSPORT Taxi Tel. 100 41, mobile +358 (0)600 300 41 There are taxi stations in Lahti at the railway station, at the bus station, at the marketplace, in front of Sibelius Hall and in front of Shopping center Hansa.

Bus station Jalkarannantie 1, Lahti Travel services, Tel. +358 (0)200 4000 (€ 1.71 / call + local call charge, available only in Finland) The bus station is open Mon–Thu from 7 am to 6 pm, Fri from 7 am to 7 pm, Sat–Sun from 10 am to 6 pm www.matkahuolto.fi Railway station Mannerheiminkatu 15, Lahti Information, tickets, schedules Mon–Sun from 7 am to 10 pm, 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 from 6.30 am to 7.15 pm, Sat from 7.30 am to 5.15 pm, Sun from 9.30 am to 7.15 pm www.vr.fi

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

MOVIE THEATRES LAHTI Finnkino Kuvapalatsi Vapaudenkatu 13 Kino Iiris Saimaankatu 12 HEINOLA Movie theatre Elo Kauppakatu 16

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WINTER EVENTS IN LAHTI REGION During winter the Lahti region is filled with interesting events such as the Stars of the stadium snowboard competition or the legendary Salpausselän kisat and Padasjoen Postihiihto. Everyone can surely find something interesting to do from this broad offer.

CONTINENTAL CUP IN SKI JUMPING The international ski jumping competition season starts some time before the Salpausselkä competitions, when at the Lahti Grand Ski Jump (HS130) the second round of the FIS Continental Cup in Ski Jumping is held. The Continental Cup is the world’s second-toughest ski jumping tour from where new stars rise to compete in the World Cup. The Continental Cup in Ski Jumping will be held in Lahti from 15-16 December 2012.

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SALPAUSSELKÄ SKI GAMES The history of the Salpausselkä Ski Games is long and colourful.

The father of the games was legendary Finnish athlete and a jack of all trades in sports, Lauri “Tahko” Pihkala. He wrote in Suomen Urheilulehti magazine on 13 March 1922 that Finland should have an annual global skiing event and that Lahti would be the best venue for such an event.

People in Lahti did not hesitate: Lahden Hiih­ toseura skiing club was established three weeks later, on 3 April 1922, and the club’s primary purpose was arranging an annual skiing event equalling Holmenkollen. The club succeeded in this, because Salpausselkä Ski Games grew into a great annual event that has made Lahti renown all around the world.

In 2013 the games will take place, as usual, from 8 to 10 March 2013. All in all eight world cup tournaments will be held in Lahti. The ski jumping program includes Saturday evenings’ team ski jump and the individual competition on a large hill. In cross-country skiing the disciplines are men’s and women’s traditional cross-country as well as free style sprints.

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The Stars of the Stadium snowboarding event that is arranged for the second time in Lahti this year is the first competition in Finland to have been awarded five stars.

were seen on the trails. The 40th Finlandia Ski will be held from 23-24 February 2013. The distance is 50 kilometres.

EVENTS AT MESSILÄ There are all kinds of activities taking place at Messilä Holiday Centre during the winter. The season is filled with various ski-slope events from SuomiSlalom rounds to larger snow tours.

Young skiers and snowboarders gather on seasonal Fridays for the Friday Night Fever slope event. The legendary White Blues will be held in Tallinn Bistro in January.

FINLANDIA SKI Finlandia Ski was held for the first time in 1974 from Hämeenlinna to Lahti. More than 1,000 skiers took part in the first skiing event. Olympic winners and other celebrities of that time

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rives in Lahti. The five-star snowboarding event offers activities and programmes for the whole family.

In the competition, the jumping is done from the big jumper built on the landing slope of the K-90 ski jump.

CHILDREN'S WINTER OLYMPICS Children’s Winter Olympics will be held for the 18th time at the Lahti Sporting Centre. At the family event, children are invited to try out different skiing styles and to enjoy other fun things on the snow. The Children’s Winter Olympics are part of the international FIS World Snow Day, which is celebrated worldwide on the same day.

The Children’s Winter Olympics and FIS World Snow Day will be held on 20 January 2013.

WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2017 Lahti will host the seventh World Ski Championships held during the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence in 2017. More than 1 million guests are expected to visit the World Ski Championships and related events in February and March of the anniversary year. Besides the

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competition, over one hundred different events in Lahti, Helsinki and other locations in Finland are being held. 2017 is ski celebration time – join the celebration! www.lahti2017.fi, www.facebook.com/lahti2017

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gram: Event Pro igames.com www.lahtisk Tickets: palvelu.fi www.lippu dation: Accommo avel.fi tr ti h www.la

celebration 88th Lahti Ski Games 8-10 March 2013

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FIS Cross-Country World Cup sponsors

Local sponsors:

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Events in the Lahti region, winter 2012–2013 NOVEMBER 28.10.-4.11. International Hollo ja Martta folklore festival Photo exhibition Points of 31.10 – Communication/Jewellery 17.11. exhibition En Route (WDC) 3.– 4.11.

Handicraft fair Kätevä & Tekevä 14.– 16.11 Puuntyöstö Woodworking 2012 14.– 16.11.

Lahti City Theatre and youth clubs Muotohuoltamo Lahti Fair Centre Lahti Fair Centre

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21.11 – 13.12.

Design industry fair Lahti Fair Centre OLO.MUOTO`12 Lahti Goes Christmas Lahti Market Square Art and design education Muotohuoltamo exhibition Draped in Delight (WDC)

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Lahti Business Day

23.11.

Movie and TV music from Exodus to Sibelius Hall Hill Streat Blues, Symphony Lahti Lahti Science Day Fellmannia Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti Sibelius Hall

Lahti Fair Centre

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DECEMBER 8.– 22.12.

Christmas Village 8.– 9.12.

Christmas Market 15.– 16.12.

Ski Jumping Continental Cup

Lahti Market Square Hollola Parish Village Lahti Sports Centre

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Christmas Market

Muotohuoltamo

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Diploma work and showcases by Salpaus Further Education

Muotohuoltamo

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Christmas concert, Symphony Lahti New Year Run

Sibelius Hall Orimattila Sports Hall

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Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti Chrildren’s Winter Olympics, FIS World Snow Day Lahti Children’s Winter Festival Snowboarding event Stars of the Stadium Opera, Symphony Lahti

Sibelius Hall All around Lahti

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All around Lahti Lahti Sports Centre

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FEBRUARY 1.– 3.2.

Lahti Book Fair & Lahti Food Fair & Lahti Wine Fair 8.– 9.2.

Woodstock – Joni Mitchell concert, Symphony Lahti 9.– 10.2.

Women’s trade fair Nainen 2013

Sibelius Hall

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Sibelius Hall

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Sibelius Hall

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Lahti Fair Centre

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Lahti Fair Centre Sibelius Hall Sibelius Hall Lahti Fair Centre

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Sibelius Hall Sports Centre Pajulahti

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Lahti Sports Centre

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Wedding and party trade fair Elämäsi Juhlat Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti Desucon Frostbite Youth employment trade fair Duuniexpo Classical weekend, Symphony Lahti International football tournament of labour associations Finlandia Skiing Event

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Snowmobile King Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti Salpausselkä Ski Games Construction sector trade fair Raksa

Messilä Sibelius Hall Lahti Sports Centre Lahti Fair Centre

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Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti Sibelius Hall Easter concert, St. Matthew’s Church of the Cross Passion, Symphony Lahti

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Jazz concert Strike up the Band, Symphony Lahti Classical weekend, Symphony Lahti Restaurant sector student competition Resto Students‘ culture competition Sakustars Gardening trade fair Pihapiiri Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti

Sibelius Hall

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Sibelius Hall Fellmannia

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Salpaus Further Education

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Lahti Fair Centre Sibelius Hall

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Traditional 1st of May matinee, Symphony Lahti Classic Motorshow Symphony concert, Symphony Lahti Uusi Lahti Running Competition

Sibelius Hall

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Lahti Fair Centre Sibelius Hall Lahti Sports Centre

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Ragni - Rado-MacDermot

HAIR

An unforgettable celebration of music, peace and love.

The pop classics sound better than ever before!

Directed by Maarit Pyökäri

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EVENTS A city by Lake Vesijärvi, Lahti is a lively cultural and trade fair city with several events each year. In addition to the city’s symphony orchestra, Sinfonia Lahti, that has obtained several awards and is world-renown, you can enjoy high-class theatre, versatile trade fairs and wonderful art exhibitions.

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Lahti is the venue of several annual international events. The year is kicked off with the Finlandia Skiing Event and the Salpausselkä Ski Games. The summer season is started in turn by the Lahti International Writer’s Reunion and the Poetry Marathon, both of which bring famous authors and poets from all around the world to the Lahti region.

INTERNATIONAL SYMPHONY LAHTI – THE LAHTI CITY ORCHESTRA has been awarded several international awards, and it offers great classical music experiences each year. The orchestra's International Sibelius Festival annually gathers friends of Finland’s national composer at Sibelius Hall. www.sinfonialahti.fi THE CONCERT CALENDAR OF THE SIBELIUS HALL offers a great cavalcade of domestic and international stars. The standard programme includes Thursday concerts of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, but pop, rock, light music concerts and children’s concerts can also be found on the list.

Lastu rhythm club, located in Lastu restaurant is a club for rhythm music with jazz-blues-

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top-class entertainment venue or a TV studio. A variety of Finnish and international stars perform there each year. www.lahtihalli.fi TO THEATRE The winter of Lahti City Theatre is full of touching plays from musicals to dark comedies and children’s plays. www.lahdenkaupunginteatteri.fi In downtown Lahti also offers entertainment in the form of singing evenings, vi­si­ting performers and drama. www.teatterivanhajuko.fi FINNISH ROCK AT FINLANDIA CLUB – The hugely popular rock club of Sibelius Hall is arranged in the old Carpenter’s Hall. Finlandia Club is a stage for all the hottest Finnish rock stars. There is no age limit for the club. www.finlandia-klubi.fi soul steps in different configurations. People sit at the tables, enjoying small snacks and great music in the moody club which has space for 180 people. www.sibeliustalo.fi EVENTS AT LAHTI HALL Lahti Hall is located within a walking distance from downtown Lahti, and it can be changed from a trade fair venue to

ENTIRE TOWN’S CHRISTMAS Lahden Joulukylä brings the spirit of old times to the Lahden Kauppatori market: bazaar, entertainment for children, Santa’s elves, crib and the real Christmas spirit. The world of Christmas tastes can be found from the historic town hall courtyard. Come and join the whole town’s Christmas party on 10.–22.12.2012

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In summertime, my Lahti is also your Lahti (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

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other events. In addition, there are various action trails and stations for trying out various gymnastics for children and youngsters in the city. 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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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 Lahti Art Museum Vesijärvenkatu 11 A Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4547 Motorbike Museum Veistämönkatu 1 Niemen satama-alue Tel. +358 (0)400 712 310 Tenderfoot Motorbike Museum Saanakatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)50 301 0600

Museum of the railway to St. Petersburg Varikonkatu Tel. +358 (0)40 829 4708 Hospital Museum Lahti City Hospital Harjukatu 48, 2nd floor Tel. +358 (0)3 810 2003 Museum of Military Medicine Helsingintie 199 B Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4490 Ski Museum, Sports center Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523 Finnish Military Music Museum Helsingintie 199 A Tel. +358 (0)3 787 5035

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Finnish Canoeing Museum Kahvisaari canoeing center, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)40 412 0475 ASIKKALA Antti’s Car Museum Vesivehmaantie 308, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)555 9265 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, Vääksy 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.

HEINOLA Heinola City Museum Kauppakatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)3 849 3651 Heinola Art Museum Kauppakatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 849 3656

House of Province Policeman Aschanin, Kauppakatu 3 b Tel. +358 (0)3 849 3655 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 Old Homestead Museum Pappilantie 4 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle

Erkontie 8, 16300 Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)40 829 3512, +358 (0)3 7778117 Open by appointment ylimayry@soileyli-mayry.com www.soileyli-mayry.com

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GUIDE WINTER 2012–2013 | History and Art 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 Torittu 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 Simolan Taide ja Kehys Hollolankatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 3318 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

ASIKKALA Summer at Hand!

Crafts and art in Jokiranta At the Vääksy channel 1.6.–13.8. (summer exhibition)

HÄMEENKOSKI Jokelan Manor house Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 7514 120

Danielsson-Kalmari Villa Kalmarintie 8, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6111

NASTOLA Atelier Riitta Halkokorventie 27 Tel. +358 (0)3 763 2828

Hirvosen taide-aitta Häkäläntie 10 A Tel. +358 (0)400 635 187

Atelier-Gallery Teemu Kaski Vehkosillantie 100 Tel. +358 (0)40 562 2986

Art Attic Taidevintti Kanavatie 17 Tel. +358 (0)50 301 2580

Art Center Taarasti Taarastintie 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 762 1524

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

Ersta Arts and Action Centre Villähteentie 458, Villähde Tel. +358 (0)3 876 610

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

Kaivolan perinnetila Pitkätie 195 Tel. +358 (0)3 758 0139

HEINOLA Handicraft Workshops Maaherrankatu 1 B Tel. +358 (0)3 714 1240

ORIMATTILA Art-Netta, Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)44 558 8660

Heinola Art Museum Kauppakatu 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 849 3656

Orimattila Art Museum Lahdentie 65 Tel. +358 (0)44 781 3567

Art centre Ihana Kauppakatu 2 Tel. +358 (0)50 5737 817

Soile Yli-Mäyry Art Castle Erkontie 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 8117

Atelier Kaarina Karjalainen Lampikatu 5 Tel. +358 (0)50 574 9178

Villa Roosa Käkelänraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)400 757 607

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

PADASJOKI Ars Auttoinen Keinuhongantie 17, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)44 277 2997

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

Art Cafe Pikantti Keskustie 16 Tel. +358 (0)500 842 606

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

Atelier Lauri Tervo Antiikkikeskus Vanha Messiläntie 8 Tel. +358 (0)44 270 1127

Uusi Kipinä Kymintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 787 3754

Gallery Timo Jakola Hakamaantie 4, Kukkila Tel. +358 (0)3 734 9464

Gallery Ars Arrakoski Tevannintie Tel. +358 (0)3 551 2029

Ulpukka Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5364

Pyhäniemi Manor Rantatie 708 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1466

Kahden kauppa Nyystöläntie 231, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)400 434 789

Vesijärven Rantagalleria Artwork in nature

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Gallery Ala-Savin Taide Savintie 228, Neroskulma Tel. +358 (0)400 704 222

Nurkkakammarikauppa Nyystöläntie 330, Nyystölä Tel. +358 (0)50 304 4374

SKI MUSEUM

Sports Centre, Salpausselänkatu 8

Finnish Ski

– From Ski Smiths to Industrial Designers 20 September, 2012 – 31 December, 2013

HISTORICAL MUSEUM Lahti Manor, Lahdenkatu 4

Good Old Times

– Childhood Illustrated by Rudolf Koivu 15 December, 2012 –14 April, 2013

RADIO AND TV MUSEUM Radio Hill, Radiomäenkatu 35

Radio

– Made in Finland 20 April, 2012 – 31 August, 2013

ART MUSEUM | POSTER MUSEUM Vesijärvenkatu 11 A

Let’s Go to the Cinema!

– Finnish Movie Posters from Silent Films to Aki Kaurismäki 12 October, 2012 – 20 January, 2013

Alluring Light

– Finnish Photographic Art 2013 8 February – 26 May, 2013

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The Lahti Symphony Orchestra – Experience the tops in concert enjoyment at the Sibelius Hall The Lahti Symphony Orchestra offers unforgettable musical experiences at its weekly concerts in the Sibelius Hall, while making known interesting musical works of a high standard - both classical and light. A good concert is enjoyable at any time, so the Lahti Symphony Orchestra offers daytime concerts too, in the unique acoustics and setting of the Sibelius Hall.

Lahti Sibelius Festival 5-8th September 2013 will bring together friends of Sibelius´ music from across the globe, as the Lahti Symphony Orchestra once again offers followers of Finland´s national composer a wonderful weekend in the acoustically splendid setting of Sibelius Hall on the theme of “Sibelius - patriot and mystic” under the guidance of Artistic Director Okko Kamu.

The Lahti Symphony Orchestra has been awarded three plati­ num records, several gold records and major international acknowledgements, such as from their recordings of the music of Sibelius: two Gramophone Awards (1991 and 1996), a Grand Prix du Disque (1993) and two Cannes Classical Awards (1997 and 2001).

Welcome to the Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s concerts.

Open the door to unforgettable musical moments!

Tickets: Sibelius Hall Ticket Office , Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 Lahti Tel. 0600 3939 49 (1.49 €/min+network charge) Lippupalvelu Ticket Service: Sokos Lahti, Prisma Laune and Prisma Holma Tel. 0600 10800 (1.96 €/min+network charge) Tel. 0600 10020 (6.79 €/min+network charge) Tickets via Telephone available in Finland only. www.lippupalvelu.fi www.sinfonialahti.fi

AUTUMN 2012 Fri 23.11. at 13 and 19 Sibelius Hall MUSIC FROM MOVIES AND TELEVISION From Exodus to Hill Street Blues Nick Davies - Peter von Bagh, comperè

Thu 6.12. at 15 Sibelius Hall INDEPENDENCE DAY GALA CONCERT Okko Kamu - Kirsi Tiihonen, soprano Sibelius - Sallinen - Englund - Sibelius

Thu 29.11. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Okko Kamu - Iris Vermillion, mezzo-soprano Dominante Choir Debussy - Debussy - Ravel - Ravel

Fri 21.12. ato 18 and at 20.30 Sibelius Hall CHRISTMAS CONCERT Esa Heikkilä - Laulupuu Choir

SPRING 2013 Thu 17.1. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Okko Kamu, conductor and violin Roberto Prosseda, pedal piano, Tero Latvala, violin Wagner - Gounod - Bach - Bach/Stokowski Thu 31.1. at 19 Sibelius Hall OPERA CONCERT Markus Lehtinen - Matti Salminen, bass Fri 8.2. at 19 and Sat 9.2. klo 15 Sibelius Hall JONI MITCHELL -CONCERT Petri Juutilainen - Emma Salokoski - Johanna Iivanainen My Woodstock, Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now… Thu 14.2. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Esa Heikkilä - Ilja Gringolts, violin Sibelius - Saint-Saëns - Aho Thu 21.2. at 19 and Fri 22.2. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Carlos Kalmar - Jaakko Kuusisto, violin Mahler - Pulkkis - Mahler

Pe 5.4. klo 13 ja klo 19 Sibeliustalo JAZZ MUSIC CONCERT ”Strike up the Band” Neil Thomson - Ben Dawson, piano Claes Andersson, comperè Thu 11.4. at 19 Fri 12.4. at 19 Sibeliust Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Dima Slobodeniouk - Jan-Erik Gustafsson, cello Aho - Elgar - Prokofiev Thu 25.4. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Okko Kamu - Henri Sigfridsson, piano Liszt - Rachmaninoff - Ahmas Wed 1.5. at 13 Sibelius Hall TRADITIONAL MAY DAY CONCERT Okko Kamu, conductor Fri 17.5. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Okko Kamu - Sergei Malov, violin Kokkonen - Tchaikovsky - Shostakovich

Thu 7.3. at 19 Sibelius Hall SYMPHONY CONCERT Okko Kamu - Mika Väyrynen, accordion Haydn - Tüür - Berlioz To 21.3. klo 19 Sibeliustalo SYMPHONY CONCERT Santtu-Matias Rouvali - Angela Hewitt, piano Mozart - Mozart - Stravinsky

More information: www.sinfonialahti.fi

GUIDE WINTER 2012–2013 | 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 downtown Lahti.

GUIDE HINT

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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Established in 1957, SINUHE’s oldest café that is still located in the place in which it was established in Mariankatu. The café named after Mika Waltari’s novel the Egyptian (Sinuhe egyptiläi­nen in Finnish) is still – more than half a century later – one of the cornerstones of Lahti’s café culture.

Sinuhe Mariankatu offers its customers traditional fresh baked goods directly from the oven and freshly ground coffee.

OSKARIN PIHA – GALLERY CAFÉ OSKARIN PIHA is located in downtown Lahti, in the second to last wooden building still standing in the downtown area. At Oskarin Piha, you can have good coffee and delicious pastries, and also admire handicrafts. You can buy wonderful handicraft at Oskarin Piha.

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. There are 15 horses at Kaapinlähteen kievari.

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

There is always freshly baked pastries and fresh coffee. 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.

KEHRÄÄMÖ KAHVILA is situated in the 100-yearsold 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 HEILA Local restaurant aims to use raw materials that are produced/grown/prepared as close by as possible. In addition to cakes, pastries, fresh buns and salty delicacies, one can also order special coffee from the café. Thanks to its a la cartè menu, Café Heila has achieved the fame of a gourmet restaurant. Or how would you like some wild duck in pastry or reindeer fawn liver?

CAFÉS IN THE LAHTI REGION LAHTI Arnold's cafe Shopping center Trio Tel. +358 (0)3 752 0330 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 Café Charlotta Shopping center Liike Tel. +358 (0)3 733 0313 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 Café Kariranta Passenger Harbour, Satamakatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1763

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GUIDE WINTER 2012–2013 | Restaurants & Cafés Ciao! Caffe Shopping center Trio Tel. +358 (0)40 809 8222

Vanha Kevar Kurhilantie 270 Tel. +358 40 716 8119

Laurell Lahti Aleksanterinkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)3 467 7760

HEINOLA ABC Traffic Store Vuohkallio, Työmiehentie 33 Tel. +358 (0)3 878 2819

Oskarin Piha Hämeenkatu 17 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 5001 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 Robert´s Coffee Aleksanterinkatu 13 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 Sinuhe Bakery Café Vuoripojankatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 33 99 3336 Vaarin Kahvila Market Hall, Tel. +358 (0)3 7527716 Walimon Kahvila Vesijärvenkatu 25 Tel. +358 (0)20 1441 450 ASIKKALA Grilli-Kahvio Elvi`s Asikkalantie 1 Vääksy, Tel. +358 (0)45 256 5017 Kanavan Kotileipomo Aleksintie 1, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 0262 Hotel Tallukka, cafe Tel. +358 (0)3 888 1 Kaisan Tupaleipomo Vääksyntie 10 Tel. +358 (0)50 511 1860 Majakkapaviljonki Kanavalahti Bay Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008

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NASTOLA Bakery-Café Ruisranne Maitotie 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 733 9191 Café and Patisserie Kahvitar Kukkastie 33, Tel. +358 (0)3 733 3488

Café Palmu Kauppakatu 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 7154992

Heliopolis Café Rakokiventie 10 Tel. +358 (0)40 530 4172

Café Heila Työmiehentie 35 Tel. +358 (0)10 239 2397

Immilä Mill Cafe Arrajoentie, Immilän Myllymäki, Tel. +358 400 754 997

Eevan Herkut Savontie 9 Tel. +358 (0)3 714 2482

Lunch Café Sokuri Ullankankaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 763 1326

Elämänkaaritalo Suvannonraitti 2, Tähtiniemi Tel. +358 (0)44 505 6770

Villähteen Leipä Leipätie 70 Tel. +358 (0)3 884 0950

Irlanda Restaurant Café & Bar Kauppakatu 18 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 3659

ORIMATTILA Kehräämö Café Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)40 585 2395

Maxi – Burger and Café Virtakatu 7, Tel. +358 (0)3 715 3654 Market Place Café Pekan leipä and Deli Savontie 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 715 2181

Café Misako Hevostie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 752 6606 Café-kiosk Sarin nurkka Tönnönkoskentie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 3313

Neste Service Station and Café Marjoniementie 1, Heinola Tel. +358 (0)3 718 2870

Café Tuuliharja Mustajärvi Tel. +358 (0)3 874 270

Patisserie Cappucino Café Torikatu 5 Tel. +358 (0)3 715 7921

Café and Patisserie Marenki Erkontie 13 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 4601

Pekan Kulma Rajakatu 10, Tel. +358 (0)3 715 3390

Kuumakuppi Kärrytie 4 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 1349

Pulla-Puoti Villenkatu 43, Tel. +358 (0)3 877 3330

Liepurinkulma Erkontie 12 Tel. +358 (0)45 204 4255

TB Service Station and Café Vanhalahdentie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 715 5996

Set Café Erkontie 2 Tel. +358 (0)3 777 8348

HOLLOLA Café and Patisserie Pulla-Pojat Tarmontie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 880 860

PADASJOKI Café-Restaurant Laituri Laivarannantie, Padasjoki Tel. +358 40 356 8774

Café Anita Kauppakatu 6, Tel. +358 (0)3 780 0022

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

HÄMEENKOSKI Koskikartano Café-Restaurant Tampereentie 636 Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1499

Café-Restaurant Modetti Keskustie 14, Padasjoki Tel. +358 (0)3 556 2045

GUIDE ADDRESS Café Kariranta Passenger Harbour Satamakatu 9, Lahti Café Kariranta Tel. +358 (0)3 751 1763 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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LOCAL DELICASIES 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, PORCINO MUSHROOMS... 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. You might want to try.

VELLAMOMENU serves tastes of Päijät-Häme

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and seasonal delicacies from local ingredients in in Lahti and the surrounding areas. The main ingredients of the menu come directly from local farms, fishermen and producers. Each VellamoMenu restaurant plans its own special menu based on these ingredients.

LOCAL FOOD AND TOP-QUALITY DELICACIES Heila in Heinola is based on the idea that local food is much more than a couple of bags of flour or some wilted carrots. Thus, the local food market Heila located in Heinola, includes a serving fish and meat market, a local wine store, a bread section and near food restaurant Café Heila. Furthermore, Heila sells Finnish quality products from more than two hundred processing companies, primary producers and artisans.

In Lahti pure organic food can be bought from the organic food shop and café Ekoplus+.

FRESH BREAD Try out the local breads, for example, the excellent rye breads of Sinuhe, Villähteen leipä, Pullapojat or Oululainen. Oululainen Bakery was established by Kaarlo and Vilhelmiina Helenius more than a hundred years ago in Lahti. 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 clean Salpausselkä groundwater by Hartwall are excellent with good food. Genuine local beverages also include Brewery & Distillery Teerenpeli’s beers, ciders and whiskeys available in downtown Lahti or the award-winning farm wines of Pihamaa in Kalkkinen, Asikkala. Pihamaa’s farm store also includes other local delicacies ranging from honey to sparkling strawberry wine.

MAATILA-LIHA MERONEN Eggs by Pynnönen, bread by Salminen, cheeses from Mäkelän Tilajuustola, smoked products from own smoking oven and self-made sausages. These and other delicacies can be purchased from the Merosen Maatila-Liha farm store.

EXCELLENT FLOUR Vääksyn Mylly has 69 own products of which the newest one is rye semolina groats. The mill’s shop is also selling one of the country’s best genuine rye breads.

Charming restaurant and Finnish gastronomy

Rautatienkatu 7, 15100 Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3377 ravintola@roux.fi www.roux.fi

Restaurant Kunnantupa Lunch Buffet Mon–Fri from 11 am to 3 pm EUR 12

On weekends Traditional Hollola feast from 11:30 am to 4 pm EUR 25 Family parties and Christmas parties. For example, buffet feast and coffee with cake EUR 27–30 per person Restaurant Kunnantupa is a cosy restaurant for eighty serving home-cooked meals on the slope of Kapatuosia Castle Hill behind Hollola Church.

Restaurant Kunnantupa Ms Kristiina Laitinen, Parinpellontie 19, FI-16710 Hollola Tel. +358 (0)3 7881 506, www.kunnantupa.fi

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GUIDE recommends!

Delicacies from local produce VellamoMenu is the local food menu of the province of Päijät-Häme. It focuses on local tastes and seasonal delicacies. The winter menu will be valid from late November to early February. Main ingredients of the winter menu are genuinely local produce from Päijät-Häme: organic artichokes from Nastola, venison from the forests of Päijät-Häme and sea buckthorn cultivated in Urajärvi of Asikka-

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la. The fresh Vellamo water served all through the menu comes from Heinola.

The 2013 VellamoMenu restaurants are: Casseli and Roux in Lahti, Hollolan Hirvi in Hollola, Ometta at Lehmonkärki and Rampsi at the Sports Academy of Finland in Vierumäki. www.paijat-hame.fi/vellamomenu/

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

Jonel Thai Vapaudenkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 2958 Summer Restaurant Myllysaari Tel. +358 (0)3 753 1272 Open by appointment only

Asklipios Aleksanterinkatu 1, 2 krs.

Tel. +358 (0)50 550 0707

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

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

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

Casseli Borupinraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)104 225 950 El Toro Mariankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 5388 Great Wall Aleksanterinkatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 1218

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

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

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

Sushi Cafe Vapaudenkatu 18 Tel. +358 (0)44 311 4004

Restaurant Martina Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 7891

Torero Rautatienkatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3 753 1163

Hua Du Rautatienkatu 11

Restaurant Pulcinella Hämeenkatu 21 Tel. +358 (0)10 6661 100

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

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

Viking Restaurant Harald Vesijärvenkatu 24 Tel. +358 (0)44 766 8400

KALOSIRTHATE! WELCOME! GENUINE GREEK RESTAURANT with excellent Greek cuisine always manufactured from fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Come alone, together with a friend or with a larger group: we also have a private room, or you can book the entire restaurant for a private event.

LUNCH ON WEEKDAYS FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM MEZE BRUNCH ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM

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ALEKSANTERINKATU 1, 2nd floor Open: Sun–Thu from 11 am to 10 pm, Fri and Sat from 11 am to 11 pm Tel. +358 (0) 50 550 0707 www.asklipios.fi • info@asklipios.fi www.facebook.com/KreikkalainenRavintolaAsklipios

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

Heinolan Heili Kauppakatu 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 715 2981

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

Hotel Kumpeli Muonamiehenkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)3 812 7100

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

Restaurant Kettu ja Kana Torikatu 5 Tel. +358 (0)3 715 7921

Hotel Tallukka Tallukantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 888 81 Fish Restaurant Kalakievari Äkeentie 2, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2236 Majakkapaviljonki Kanavalahti bay, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008 Wanha Reimari Pulkkilanharju 1, Asikkala Tel. +358 (0)44 567 8701 HEINOLA Cronin’s Café & Guesthouse Kausantie 4, Myllyoja Tel. +358 (0)3 718 8666

Restaurant Tukkijätkä Kauppakatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)3 883 7700 Restaurant Vapari Keskuskatu 22 Tel. +358 (0)3714 1722 Restaurant & Cafe Valentina Savontie 7 Tel. +358 (0)3 715 4558 Restaurant Somari Kauppakatu 10–12 Tel. +358 (0)3 714 1220 Restaurant Country Club Sports Academy of Finland Koulutuskeskuksentie 10, Vierumäki Tel. +358 (0)3 8424 1070

Restaurantworld Scandic Vierumäki Urheilupuistontie 400, 19120 Vierumäki Tel. +358 (0)3 7419 2211 HOLLOLA Messilä Manor Messiläntie 308, Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 860 11 Restaurant Hollolan Kunnantupa Parinpellontie 19 Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1506 Soramäen Pirtti Tiilikankaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 780 1130 HÄMEENKOSKI Jokela Manor (for groups) Pihlajamäentie 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 7514 120 Travel Farm Tulimäki Huhdintie 99, Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1693 NASTOLA Sports Centre Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167 Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511 Restaurant Ailin Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0567

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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Café-Restaurant Laituri Laivarannantie 41 Tel. +358 (0)40 356 8774

ORIMATTILA Orimattila Wanha Mestari Erkontie 12 Tel. +358 (0)3) 777 1830

Café-Restaurant Modetti Keskustie 14 Tel. +358 (0)3 556 2045

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

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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

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Ship Restaurant S/S Ilona Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour Tel. +358 (0)3 751 2245, +358 (0)400 982 387 PADASJOKI Padasjoki Ship M/S Elbatar Boatshore open by appointment only Tel. +358 (0)400 351 959

NIGHT CLUBS LAHTI Amarillo Bar Aleksanterinkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 8789 810 Club IN Aleksanterinkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 0584243 Jackalope Vesijärvenkatu 22 Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8052 Night Fun Park Tivoli Vapaudenkatu 13

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A world of wellness, restaurants, accommodation, health clinic, indoor swimming pool and an extensive selection of sports opportunities. Vierumäki is also an excellent meeting or corporate event venue. Welcome! www.vierumaki.fi • tel. (03) 842411

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

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

Public Corner Aleksanterinkatu 10 B (Lanu Square) Tel. +358 (0)3 878 9830 Pub Setä Samuli Kankolankatu 1 Tel. +358 (0)10 666 4646

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

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

Yöjalka Aleksanterinkatu 24

PUBS/BARS

HEINOLA Grand Star Café Savontie 3, Tel. +358 (0)3 715 2043

LAHTI Beer Restaurant Teerenpeli Vapaudenkatu 20 Tel. +358 (0)42 492 5220

Iloinen Kulkija Kirkkokatu 13 Tel. +358 (0)3 884 0061

Dublin Irish Pub Vapaudenkatu 16 Tel. +358 (0)3 7822 242

Restaurant Vapari Keskuskatu 22 Tel. +358 (0)3 714 1722

Metro Marolankatu Tel. +358 (0)400 741 531

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

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

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

Restaurant Torvi Loviisankatu 8 Tel. +358 (0)3 782 9127 Wanha Mestari Aleksanterinkatu 23 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 8616 ASIKKALA Pub Kaprokki Aniantie 2, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 1692

HEINOLA Bar Bulmer Kirkkokatu 15 Tel. +358 (0)3 718 8755 Marjamaja Pub Marjatie 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 5899 299 HÄMEENKOSKI Ravintola Star Keskustie 29 Tel. +358 (0)3 734 4408 NASTOLA Ailin Ravintola Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0567

ARTE-DOCTORS

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

Aleksanterinkatu 9 15110 Lahti Pikijärventie 1 18120 Heinola Appointments at 9-15, Tel. 020 734 5678 www.arte-laakarit.fi

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Province of wellbeing and events The strengths of the Lahti region include its location, the nature and long traditions in arranging events. Lately, wellbeing tourism has become an important sector in addition to regular tourism – there are more elderly people in Finland and they have time to invest in themselves. The term wellbeing tourism includes a variety of busi-

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nesses from Tallukka Wellbeing Centre to Pajulahti Sports Centre, Vierumäki Sports Academy, Messilä Manor, Hotel Kumpeli and a number of small day spa and yoga businesses, not to forget culture and the opportunities offered by the wonderful nature of the region.

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WINTER SPORTS Thanks to the Salpausselkä ridges, the Lahti region enjoys good winters. You can ski, skate, snowshoe or just sit by a fire to enjoy the quiet, snowy woods.

skiing tracks in Lahti alone, of which around 145 kilometres are part of the Salpausselkä ridge track network. You can start skiing on the tracks used in the Finlandia Skiing Event and the Salpausselkä Ski Games right from the yard of Messilä Manor.

There are a total of 70 kilometres of uninterrupted tracks, of which around 20 kilometres are lighted. You can take a leisurely skiing trip to Pirunpesä (the Devil’s Nest), for example. There is a place to build a fire close to the natural formation.

ICE SWIMMING WILL KEEP YOU ALERT ALL DAY LONG There are three places in Lahti where you can dip into an icy lake: at Mukkula, Mytäjäinen and Joutjärvi. There are fixed and heated dressing rooms in Joutjärvi and Mytäjäinen, and a movable “dressing room barrack” is brought to Mukkula when the swimming season starts. You can get a key to the Mukkula, Mytäjäinen and Joutjärvi dressing rooms from ice swimmers’ association Lahden Avantouimarit ry.

ROASTING SAUSAGES AT A LEAN-TO There are several lean-tos in the Lahti region. You can ski or walk there to have a packed lunch or make soot pot coffee, if you like. The lean-tos are open to anyone who abides by the Finnish everyman’s rights.

All those who use a lean-to must ensure that the surroundings stay clean.

SKIING FUN Forward, even if it snows like there is no tomorrow! This old Finnish saying is especially well suited for the Lahti region. There are almost 170 kilometres of lighted and unlighted

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FASCINATING SLALOM Slalom, Telemark skiing, snowboarding and traditional cross-country skiing – Messilä with its ten slopes and several snow events is the largest and most popular skiing centre in southern Finland. You can also drop by one of Messilä’s restaurants to have a cup of hot chocolate or a tasty lunch.

SNOWMOBILING, SNOWSHOEING...The versatile terrain of Messilä offers the opportunity to practice many other sports apart from slalom – ranging from ice fishing to trek skating. Camping Messilä on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi is the meeting point for snowmobilers in the wintertime. A snowmobile route of a little over 200 kilometres, maintained by snowmobiling association Päijät-Hämeen Moottorikelkkailijat ry, starts at the Messilä shore.

In addition to the snowmobiling route, the area includes wonderful skiing routes. There are around sixty kilometres of regularly maintained skiing tracks. If you do not consider that sufficient, you can always ski on the ice of the lake when the late winter sun shines. A suitable trip for a Sunday afternoon starts at the Messilä Camping shore from where you can ski to Enonsaari Island, enjoy the wintry nature and roast some sausages at a lean-to.

If you do not like skiing, you can also enjoy the scenery on snowshoes. Just put an auger into your backpack, and you can catch your lunch from the lake yourself!

ICE FISHING Lake Vesijärvi and Lake Päijänne are

filled of fish. Here one should definitely try fishing even in winter. Burbot is a delicacy especially in late winter. And if you get really lucky, the burbot will be full of fish roe. Then you should just cook some blinis and start the feast. Take good supplies with you as food enjoyed in nature tastes the best. For ice fishing there is no need for a fishing licence.

GUIDE INFO Finland is one of the best fishing countries in the world and the plan is to retain it as such.

WWF Finland aims at making Finland the first state in the world where only sustainably caught and produced fish is sold by the end of 2015. WWF's fish guide classifies fish based on their sustainability – i.e. how the fish is being caught and how large the population is – using the traffic light principle. 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! www.lahtiguide.fi 41

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PASSENGER HARBOUR Lahti Passenger Harbour has been called the public living room of Lahti. It is the stage of many events in the summer and winter. In the wintertime, Lake Vesijärvi becomes the townspeople’s own outdoor sports centre: people ice fish, skate, trip skate and ski on the ice. You can also see ice surfers when it is windy.

When visiting the harbour, you should also eat at one of the restaurants. In addition to Restaurant Casseli there are several restaurant ships. If you are interested in culture, a concert at the Sibelius Hall is a must. You can study local handicrafts at Handicraft Store Ulpukka or the ProPuu Gallery which includes monthly changing exhibitions.

RESTAURANT CASSELI – Casseli is a high-class di­ ning 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.

SCENT OF COFFEE ALL YEAR ROUND – The old storehouse buildings at the Passenger Harbour house several nice cafés. You can try the homebaked tasty delicacies of Café Kariranta in the old train station building. Café Kariranta’s famous cinnamon buns are guaranteed to be the largest in Lahti.

The harbour cafés are open all year round.

WOOD ARCHITECTURE at Vesijärvi Passenger Harbour – The surroundings of the Lahti Passenger Harbour is a Mecca for wood architecture enthusiasts.

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structed 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 the themed park: a lighted bus stop designed by Japanese Kengo Kuma and a wooden spiral designed

by Australian Richard Leplastier. A panoramic resting platform has been designed to the Kariniemi hill by the Swiss Peter Zumthor. The object is supposed to be completed during 2011.

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

PIANO PAVILION – The flagship of the wood architecture park, Café-Restaurant Piano Pavilion was designed by architect Gert Wingårdh. The stunningly beautiful café manufactured from wood and glass is partially on top of the lake at the Lahti Passenger

Harbour. Piano Pavilion’s doors are open daily during the summer, starting on May 1st.

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

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

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. www.lahtiguide.fi 43

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HARBOUR SERVICES Lahti

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VESIJÄRVI PASSENGER HARBOUR includes guest boat berths, piers for scheduled service ships/charter ships, restaurants, cafés, a handicraft store, a gallery and naturally the Sibelius Hall.

HEINOLA RANTAPUISTO HARBOUR includes guest boat berths, an electricity outlet, drinking water, a fuel outlet, vacuum devices for portable toilets, vacuum devices for chemical toilets, a household waste management point and restaurants.

TEIVAA HARBOUR includes 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.

Hollola KIRKKOLAHTI HARBOUR (Hollola Parish Village) in the Hollola parish village includes guest boat berths, lavatories and a beach.

NIEMI HARBOUR includes 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.

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

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KANAVALAHTI HARBOUR (Lake Päijänne side) includes guest boat berths, a fuel outlet, a restaurant, a store, a waste management point, vacuum devices for portable toilets, electricity outlets, drinking water, showers, lavatories, a washing machine, a barbecue hut and boating equipment.

PADASJOKI LAIVARANTA HARBOUR includes caférestaurant, 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, a children’s playground, a store and two boat ramps.

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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

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

EnsKala - place to fish for kids Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680 Etelä-Päijänne Fishing Permits Majakkapaviljonki Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2008, +358 (0)40 502 1940 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

Haukikoira Tel. +358 (0)50 62811

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, +358 (0)40 702 9915 Vesisamoilijat ry Tel. +358 (0)3 783 2005 Wild Canoe Tel. +358 (0)40

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Congress and Concert Centre

Sibelius Hall The unique Sibelius Hall is a model of wood architecture where old and new have been joined in an interesting way.

The lakeside scenery, refined colour world of Sibelius Hall, valued acoustics of the Main Hall and the organ in the concert hall create a magnificent venue and add a nice additional touch to your event. The factory part of Sibelius Hall is more than a hundred years old. It houses the relaxed Finlandia Club.

Concerts and events

Around 140 Finnish and international concerts and shows are offered at the Sibelius Hall every year: classical music, operettas, entertainment, rock and pop. A delicious concert buffet is available in connection with many of the concerts.

The spring season will be started with several visits by international artists.

For the programme, please visit www.sibeliustalo.fi.

Parties and meetings

Sibelius Hall includes small and large facilities for 20–1,500 people and a VIP sauna. These can be used as the venues for family parties or large corporate events. Around 400 meetings, conferences, seminars and parties are arranged at the Sibelius Hall every year.

Sibelius Hall’s restaurant and catering services

The delicacies of the famous Sibelius Hall kitchen have been tasted by heads of state and royalty. Meeting guests can opt to have coffee, lunch or full-day meeting catering. All the menus are available online.

Lunch buffet

Sibelius Hall’s restaurant Lastu offers an generous lunch on weekdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Most of the dishes are made from local, organic ingredients.

GIFT TIP! Meeting sales service and guided tours: tel. +358 50 398 5809 and +358 50 398 5812 (from 8 am to 4 pm), myynti@sibeliustalo.fi

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Sibelius Hall restaurants: tel. +358 (0)3 814 2816 (from 9 am to 4 pm), ravintolat@sibeliustalo.fi Ticket sales: Open on weekdays from 1 pm to 5 pm, on concert days until the concert starts and on weekends starting 60 minutes before the concert. Telephone reservations: tel. 0600 39 3949 (€1.49/min + local call charge, available only in Finland), Mon–Fri from 11 am to 5 pm. Lippupalvelu also sells tickets to Sibelius Hall events.

Congress and Concert Centre Sibelius Hall, Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 Lahti

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GUIDE OSOITE Ravintola Casseli Borupinraitti 4 Tel. +358 (0)104 225 950 myynti@casseli.fi www.casseli.fi Restaurant Piano available on order in the wintertime.

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

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

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

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Children's Winter Carnival Children’s Winter Carnival is joyfully celebrated for the 30th time from 26 January to 10 February 2013 in Lahti. The carnival programme brings together the wide and varied Päijät Häme children’s cultural know-how. The programme includes music, theatre, dance, workshops, films and many more exciting activities and events for the whole family. The events

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in Lahti and the surrounding areas will take place from morning until evening, including weekends. There are more than a hundred events at the carnival so there will surely be something to please everyone. Some events are completely free of charge. www.lahti.fi/kulttuurikeskus

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EVENTS FOR CHILDREN PUT YOUR SKATES ON AND GET ON THE ICE! There are 25 outdoor ice rinks in Lahti. The most important and versatile sports centres are Kisapuisto Park, Radiomäki Hill, Kivimaa, Mukkula, Kerinkallio and Sepänniemi.

SKATING, SKIING, SNOWBOARDING Messilä is located in Hollola, on the Salpausselkä ridge on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi, approximately eight kilometres from Lahti. In the wintertime, slalom skiers, snowboarders and Telemark skiers storm to the biggest slopes in southern Finland. There is also a separate slope for children.

Messilä includes a skiing school and a ski rental and servicing point. There are a street and a half-pipe for snowboarders.

SKIING FUN! The Ski Museum located in the Sports Centre at the foot of the three magnificent ski jumps offers wintry activities indoors. In addition to versatile exhibitions, the museum includes a popular section, the activity section where children can try their wings in a safe way in a ski jumping simulator, for example. You can also test your skills in other winter sports: there is an indoor skiing track and a biathlon shooting range.

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HORSE RIDING The Lahti area also has beautiful landscapes for horse riding. The Stable of Messilä Manor, among others, organises horse riding courses for riders of all levels and ages year-round. In addition to traditional riding, in the Lahti area you can also enjoy riding treks on Icelandic horses. The treks are suitable both for horse riders and for those who are interested in hiking in the wild. Icelandic horses with their small size and strength are excellent for crosscountry riding.

MAKE YOUR OWN TV SHOW The collection of the Radio and TV Museum includes more than 10,000 objects, almost 5,000 photographs, approximately 6,000 books and magazines as well as audiovisual materials and archives that include things that interest children and adults. You can try making a TV show.

CLIMBING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! In Lahti at YogaRocks, you can try out how high you can climb a wall. There are several climbing walls for beginners and more skilled climbers at YogaRocks. Bouldering is a challenging and fun way of climbing that is becoming more and more

popular. Bouldering is climbing on walls less than five metres tall. The climbers do not use any safety harnesses; instead, safety is ensured by placing thick padding underneath the wall.

Wall climbing is a sport suitable for children and adults alike. If you have not climbed before, an instructor will show you the ropes.

CHILDREN'S WINTER CARNIVAL will be celebrated for the 30th time. The carnival programme brings together a wide and varied overview on the Päijät Häme children’s cultural know-how. The programme covers a number of different artistic fields. There will be music, theatre, dance, workshops, films and many more exciting activities and events for the whole family. Children’s Winter Carnival in Lahti 26 January –10 February 2013

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LAUNE CENTRAL PARK A versatile park area has been constructed on a field in the Laune district of Lahti. 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.

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. Laune Central Park won the tenth place in a competition where people voted for the Top 10 beautiful locations in Päijät-Häme in 2008.

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THE FAMILY PARK at Kaarikatu 26 is a place for the entire family, with experiences both outdoors and indoors. The park includes slides, climbing equipment, a traffic town, cottages for hobbies and a fortress. 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 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. There are twenty fully renovated alleys.

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 THE CITY’S BEST SLIDE The longest and wildest slide of Lahti is right next to the event field.

The City of Lahti builds a five metres long bidirectional slide for the children each winter. Depending on how much snow there is, the slide is open from December until March.

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.

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SITES FOR FAMILIES City Train Puksu Lahti, Tel. +358 (0)50 543 8222 Heinola Bird Sanctuary A.F.Aironkatu 3, Heinola Tel. +358 (0)3 849 3224 HopLop Adventure Park Shopping centre Valo Saksalankatu 6, 15100 Lahti

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

Kaivola Traditional Farm Pitkätie 195, 15560 Nastola Tel. +358 (0)3 758 0139

Orimattilan Domestic Animal Park Ravitie 6, Orimattila Tel. +358 (0)3 777 5259, 044 777 1234

Lahti Parkour Academy Mariankatu 14 b Tel. +358 (0)440 320 060

Pajulahti Sports Institute Pajulahdentie 167, Nastola Tel. +358 (0)3 885 511

Yogarocks Saksalankatu 26 Tel. +358 (0)400 308 307

Laune Family Park Kaarikatu 26, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 818 3680

Pony Stable Ponitaivas Mäntyniementie 28, Uusikylä Tel. +358 (0)40 595 5988 / Lia Merimaa

Yli-Marola 4H Domestic Animal Yard Neljänkaivonkatu 47, Lahti Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1040

Ski Museum Lahti Sports Centre Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523

Museum of Finnish Recreational Fishing At the Vääksy channel Tel. +358 (0)3 888 6680

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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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

Vierumäki Finnish Sports Institute Urheiluopistontie 373, Vierumäki Tel. +358 (0)3 842 4111

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

MUKKULA CAMPING & COTTAGE Welcome to a comfortable and peaceful holiday centre on the shore of clean Lake Vesijärvi, around four kilometres from downtown Lah-

MUKKULA CLUB OY Mukkula Camping & Cottage Ritaniemenkatu 10 FI-15240 Lahti

ti! Our scenic camping site is right next to the lake. We have an excellent caravan area with electrification and a scenic tent area. There are also comforta-

RESERVATIONS AND INQUIRIES: Tel. +358(0)3 753 53 80 Mobile: +358 (0)41 729 83 59 E-mail: info@mukkulacamping.fi

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The reception is open from 8 am to 11 pm daily during the summer season (from 1 June to 31 August).

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SHOPPING You should also reserve time for shopping in between sightseeing and delicious eating. Lahti and the Lahti region are a true paradise for shoppers offering tailor-made suits, Italian style, American classics and original collections by Finnish designers. There are plenty of stores to choose from both in Lahti and in the surrounding municipalities for those interested in interior decoration.

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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. Don’t forget E75 Outlet centre north of Heinola!

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.

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TAX FREE Citizens from outside of the EU are entitled to Tax-free shopping in Finland in the condition that the purchases are made in a Taxfree 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!

FURNISHING TREASURES There are several interior decoration stores in the Lahti region that are worth visiting, such as the legendary Lau-

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CAR RENTAL AVIS Rent a Car Kaakkois-Suomi Oy Tel.+358 (0)3 752 4130 lahti@avis.fi www.avis.fi Scandia Rent/ Lahden Autovuokraus Oy Tel.+358 (0)3 782 7017 Aleksanterinkatu 37, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 8-17 and by appointment Tel. +358 (0)3 782 7017 www.scandiarent.fi

WELFARE AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES Arte-doctors Tel. +358 (0)20 734 5678 Aleksanterinkatu 9, 15110 Lahti bm Day Spa Tel. +358 (0)10 778 7282, +358 (0)40 846 9370 Rautatienkatu 16, Lahti open Mon–Fri from (8)9 am to 6 pm, Sat from (8)9 am to 2 pm www.bmdayspa.fi

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

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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Saksalankatu 4–6, Lahti

Laastari klinikka Kauppakeskus Trio, basement Kauppakeskus Karisma, ground floor Trion Apteekki Kauppakeskus Trio, ground floor avoinna Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-18

SHOPPING CENTRES Shopping centre Karisma Tel. +358 (0)50 3782 960 Kauppiaankatu 2, Lahti Open Mon-Fri from 8 am to 9 pm, Sat 8 am to 6 pm, Sun from noon to 6 pm www.kauppakeskuskarisma.fi/en/ Shopping centre Trio Tel. +358 (0)3 878 5710 Aleksanterinkatu 18 Open Mon-Fri from 10 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 6 pm www.trio.fi Shopping centre Valo Saksalankatu 4-6, Lahti Open Mon-Sun from 10 am to 8 pm Store opening hours may differ from the times stated www.kauppakeskusvalo.fi

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GROCERY STORES

Kello ja Kulta K.I. Kauko Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3404 Aleksanterinkatu 15, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 9-18, Sat 9-15

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

Kello ja Kulta K.I. Kauko Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0308 Ajokatu 53, Citymarket Laune Open Mon–Fri 9-20, Sat 9-17 Kello ja Kulta K.I. Kauko Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3460 Shopping Centre Karisma Kauppiaankatu 2 Open Mon–Fri 10-21, Sat 9-20, Sun 12-18

MUSIC STORES Lahden Musiikkitalo Tel. +358 (0)3 734 6500 Vapaudenkatu12, Lahti www.lahdenmusiikki.fi

INTERIOR DECORATION STORES Míllan Tel. +358 (0)3 755 9733 Vesijärvenkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon-Fri from 10 am to 6 pm, Sat from 10 am to 3 pm

OUTLETS AX Collection Tel. +358 (0)40 500 2493 Hollolankatu 3, Lahti Mon-Fri 13.30-17, Sat 10-13

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Finnkarelia Outlet Tel. +358 (0)3 888 9213 Erkontie 12, Orimattila open Mon–Fri 9–17, Sat 9–14 www.finnkarelia.com

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

Finnmari Tel. +358 (0)3 873 1120 Kynttilätie 2, Hollola

Now open: a large SHOE OUTLET of 500 m2 KENKÄ SHOES OUTLET Several brands at very affordable prices! We have Finland’s largest selection of and plenty of sample pairs.

MON–FRI FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM, SAT FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM KENKÄ SHOES OUTLET Tarmontie 6, FI-15860 Hollola, Finland Tel. +358 (0)207 439 290 www.lahtiguide.fi 59

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Over 70 shops under the same roof

The light and spacious Karisma shopping centre offers a wide variety of enjoyable shopping opportunities and restaurants to satisfy any appetite.

Come and enjoy a relaxed shopping experience!

Kauppiaankatu 2, Lahti • kauppakeskuskarisma.fi Weekdays 8am–9pm • Saturdays 8am–6pm • Sundays noon–6pm FASHION • Adatto • Anton&Nina • Bagcent • Carlings • Change • Cip Cap • Cubus • Dressmann • Esprit • Halonen • H&M • Jack & Jones • JC • Jesper Junior • KappAhl • Kookenkä • Lindex • Marimekko • Mekka • MyDoris • Nanso • Seppälä • Tapas • RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS • Hesburger • K-citymarket Café Elonen • Lauantai • Ristorante Momento • Robert’s Coffee • Santa Fe • Sinuhe • Subway • Spice Ice BEAUTY, HEALTH, & WELL-BEING • Pharmacy • Bijou Brigitte • Clips • Hair salon CM Hiustalo • Glitter • Instrumentarium • Beauty parlour Charismatique • Life • Nissen • The Body Shop • Medical clinic Laastari Lähiklinikka • SPORTS, RECREATION, & TOYS • Duosport • Intersport • Stadium • Pet shop Musti ja Mirri • GameStop • Toys BR-Lelut • Bookstore Kirjatori • Photo service Tunnin Kuva • DEPARTMENT STORES & DAILY CONSUMER GOODS • Alko • Clas Ohlson • K-citymarket • Robinhood • SERVICES • Pertunmaan Pesula cleaner’s • Sonera Kauppa • Shoemaker’s • Tapiola • Smartpost HOME, INTERIOR DECORATING, & GIFTS • Formale • Finnmari • Sisustuspuoti Hemma interior decoration • Iloinen Keittiö • Kaivokukka • Pentik • Goldsmith Kello ja Kulta K.I. Kauko • Timanttiset • Tiimari • Sinelli

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• 6 km from the Lahti city centre • free parking for 1,600 cars

Luhta Outlet Tel. +358 (0)3 822 1532 Saksalankatu 6, Lahti open Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 9–17, Sun 12-16 Lankatie 6, Nastola open Mon-Fri 9.30–17, Sat 9–14 Kenkä Shoes Outlet Tel. +358 (0)20 743 9290 Tarmontie 6 A, Hollola open Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–14 www.shoeoutlet.fi

SPORT EQUIPMENTS Sportia Tel. +358 (0)3 523 0500 Ajokatu 55, Lahti Open Mon-Fri 10-20, Sat 9-16 www.sportia.fi

Helmi Vuorelma Tel. +358 (0)3 877 7810 Koukuntie 28, Järvelä helmi@vuorelma.net

Only Tel. +358 (0)3 7810 818 Shopping center Trio, Lahti Open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 6 pm www.only.com

Kekäle Tel. 020 7010 314 Shopping center Trio, 2nd floor Open Mon–Fri 10-20, Sat 9-18 www.kekale.fi

Promise Shop Tel. +358 (0)40 589 8551 Rautatienkatu 20, Lahti Open Mon-Fri form 10.30 am to 5 pm, Sat-Sun from 10 am from 2 pm www.promise.fi

Kimi Tel. +358 (0)3 734 0437 Rautatienkatu, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10.30-18, Sat 10.30-14

Studio25 Tel. +358 (0)50 555 4633 Shopping center Trio, Lahti Open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 6 pm Sun from noon to 6 pm www.studio25.fi

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

FASHION Benetton Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8447 Shopping center Trio, 2nd floor Open Mon–Fri 10-20, Sat 9-18

by Marja Tel. +358 (0)3 589 8580 Vapaudenkatu 8, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 11-17.30, Sat 10-14 www.bymarja.com Tule

Top DEI Fashion Tel. +358 (0)3 781 1177 Rautatienkatu 11, Lahti Open Mon–Fri from 11 am to 6 pm, Sat from 11 am to 3 pm

MariMari Tel. +358 (0)50 563 5558 Rautatienkatu, Lahti Open Mon 10-16.30, Tue-Thu 10 am to 6 pm, Fri from 10 am to 4.30 pm, Sat from 11 am to 3 pm www.marimari.fi Unique ladies fashion and accessories

Voglia Tel. +358 (0)40 450 8892 Rautatienkatu 18, Lahti Open Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 10–14

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LEISURE Bowling alley Tel. +358 (0)440 420 300 Launeenkatu 5, Lahti www.lahdenkeilahalli.fi For opening hours and reservations, please see online Lahti Fair Centre Tel. +358 (0)3 525 820 Salpausselänkatu 7, Lahti www.lahdenmessut.fi

Pajulahti Sports Institute, Pajulahdentie 167 Tel. (03) 885 511 Vierumäki, The Sports Institute of Finland Urheiluopistontie 373, Vierumäki Tel. (03) 842 411

MariMari Rautatienkatu 18

Open: Mon-Fri from 10am to 6pm Sat from 10am to 3 pm

MUSIC STORE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH GREAT SERVICE Vapaudenkatu 12 LAHTI Tel. +358 (0)3 734 6500 www.lahdenmusiikki.fi

Liivi-Montin

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

Excellent selection of gold chains, jewellery and watches.

Aleksanterinkatu 15, Lahti / Tel. +358 (0)3 782 3404 Citymarket Laune / Tel. +358 (0)3 783 0308 Kauppakeskus Karisma, Kauppiaankatu 2 / Tel. +358 (0)3 7823460

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The region’s largest sports and leisure expert in Laune

Ajokatu 55, 15500 LAHTI, tel. +358 (0)3 5230 500, Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat 10-16, Sun 12-16

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FASHION · BEAUTY · HEALTH · SPORTS · INTERIOR DECORATION · FOOD

TRIO – NUMBER 1 IN LAHTI Shopping centre Opening hours: Mon–Fri from 10 am to 8 pm Sat from 9 am to 6 pm For 2012-2013 Sundays see: ww.trio.fi

TRIO Shopping Centre, Aleksanterinkatu 18, Lahti / www.trio.fi Customer Info tel +358 (0)3 878 5710

STEAK HOUSE SINCE 1986

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

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PHARMACY TRIO Mall Trio, ground floor Open Mon-Fri from 9 am to 8 pm, Sat from 9 am to 6 pm

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

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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GUIDE ADDRESS Pajulahti Sports Institute Pajulahdentie 167, 15560 Nastola Tel. +358 (0)3 8855 11 Fax +358 (0)3 8855 222 Sales service Tel. +358 (0)3 8855 200 www.pajulahti.com asiakaspalvelu@pajulahti.com

Pajulahti Sports Institute – laid-back sports centre in the middle of a splendid natural setting Pajulahti Sports Institute is a diverse training, leisure sport and education centre. Pajulahti Sports Institute offers facilities and equipment for all kinds of sports enthusiasts: in addition to the 11,000 m2 Pajulahti Hall (soccer, track and field), ball games and gymnastics halls, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, an ice rink, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, track and field sports facilities, marked skiing routes and nature trails in the forests, canoeing routes, etc.

Accommodation is available for 450 people (+250 extra beds).

Our college type rooms of various sizes are equipped with all necessary amenities. Our hotels Rantapaju, Hopeapaju and Kangaspaju offer a more luxurious alternative. In addition to basic equipment (toilet, shower, TV), these hotel rooms also have a refrigerator, coffee maker, kettle, microwave, a clothes dryer and a laptop with an Internet connection. 13 rooms also have a sauna.

Our breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets offer a variety of delicious food. We also offer catering services for groups from coffee services at meetings to all kinds of festivities. For these occasions, our restaurant with its lake view is an ideal venue!

Close to nature Pajulahti Sports Institute is also an excellent venue choice for conferences. Our conference facilities include 20 smaller group work rooms, an auditorium and a sports hall with 350 seats. The conferences can be complemented by additional programme provided by our professional sports instructors, nature guides and adventure providers. After an atmospheric evening at a "laavu" (lean-to), canoe trip or energetic games, it's lovely to enjoy the sauna and good food at our shore-side saunas!

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www.bymarja.com

The ’by Marja’ range combines timeless style, festive materials and skilled Finnish handwork.

Garments can also be made to measure.

What is more, the boutique offers plenty of accessories to go with them.

VAPAUDENKATU 8, LAHTI

Tel. +358 (0)3 589 8580 Mon-Fri 11-17.30, Sat 10-14

Lahti | Helsinki | Tukholma

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OTHER ACCOMMODATION LAHTI Apartment Hotel Aleksi Aleksanterinkatu 26 A 22 Tel. +358 (0)500 490 500 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 Lahti Folk High School Harjukatu 46 Tel.+358 (0)3 878 10 Lepola Holiday and Course Centre Sipurantie 32 Tel.+358 (0)3 7561 521 Metsolan Holiday and Refreshing Home Kirkonpellontie 77 Tel.+358 (0)40 911 9301

ASIKKALA

HEINOLA

Antin Juhlatalo Kopsuntie 1265 Tel. +358 (0)44 778 0285

Apartment Hotel Pirkka Siltakatu 19 Puh.+358 (0)3 7144345

Aurinkoranta 17200, Vääksy Puh. 040 542 3867, 040 544 6241

Cronin’s Cafe & Guesthouse Kausantie 4, Myllyoja Tel.+358 (0)3 718 8666

Summer Hotel PäijänneInstituutti Laurellintie 55 Tel.+358 (0)3 828 7129

Inn Kolmonen Vuorikatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)400 936 885

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

Mammuttilinna Urheiluopistontie 447, Vierumäki Tel. +358 (0)400 840 757

Mikkolan retkeilymaja Anianpellontie 1, Vääksy Tel. +358 (0)3 766 2000

Vidnäs Manor Viikinäistentie 203 A, Lusi Tel.+358 (0)3 883 880

Pelto-Ollila Huhtarannantie 4, Urajärvi

Lossiranta Manor Vuolenkoskentie 1501 Tel.+358 (0)38424 5555

Urajärvi Manor Hostel Kartanontie, Urajärvi Tel.+358 (0)3 766 3701

HOLLOLA

Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus Vääksyntie 18 Tel.+358 (0)40 5044 167

Gasthaus Salpakievari Erämiehentie 1 Tel. +358 (0)44 061 1671 Kaapinlähteen Kievari Savontie 715, Tel. +358 (0)400 611 025

Whole New Dreams Select the pillow you like!

27 hotels in 22 cities Cumulus Lahti, Kauppakatu 10 Reservations www.hotelworld.fi or +358 9 733 5421

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Laitiala Manor Laitialantie 109, Manskivi Tel.+358 (0)3 788 5879

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

HÄMEENKOSKI

Tortolan tallit Hietanantie 623 Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1819

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

PADASJOKI

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

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

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

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Herrasmanni outdoor recreation area Herrasmanninkatu Tel. +358 (0)50 4918 039

Maamiesseurantalo Salmelantie 202 A Tel. +358 (0)3 760 1123

Mukkula camping Ritaniemenkatu 10 Tel. +358 (0)3 753 5380

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

ORIMATTILA

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

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

Vuorenmäki camping and free-time center Salmelantie 202 Tel.+358 (0)3 760 1276

Villa Aleksi

Idyllic rest at the heart of nature!.. аnd the other related services.

HEINOLA Camping Paason Piriste Artjärventie 2, Paaso Tel. +358 (0)3 718 6307, +358 (0)40 702 0003

HOLLOLA Camping Messilä Satamapolku 1, Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 876 290

PADASJOKI Telaranta Camping Porasantie 176, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)400 711 819 Mainiemi-Caravan Oy Pykäläniementie 10 Tel. +358 (0)40 512 0645, +358 (0)3 551 2890

COTTAGES LAHTI Metsola Holiday and Refreshing Home Kirkonpellontie 77 Tel. +358 (0)40 911 9301

Booking: jarvinoy@phnet.fi +358 405522395

A shining jewel of Hollola on the shores of the Vesijärvi is waiting for you! It is so easy to get a good rest!

A new wooden comfortable cottage Villa Aleksi is located in the old picturesque village Hollola near the medieval church on the waterfront property.

The cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 toilets, electric sauna, washing machine etc. There’s a coastal wooden sauna with outdoor Jacuzzi & Finnish grill on the territory.

Summer: fishing, mushrooms, berries and boating.

Winter: alpine skiing (Messila, 6 km), cross-country skiing, ice fishing.

Lahti - 15 km, Helsinki - 115 km.

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ASIKKALA Villa Aurinkoranta Vähimaantie 49 Tel. +358 (0)40 544 6241, +358 (0)40 542 3867 Iso-Naappilan loma Salonsaarentie 486 Tel. +358 (0)400 711 208 Pätiälä Manor Holiday Cottages Pätiäläntie 211 Tel. +358 (0)3 766 6358, +358 (0)40 769 3053 Pulkkilanharju Villas Pulkkilantie 359, Asikkala Tel. +358 (0)40 725 1764 Lehmonkärki Lehmonkärjentie Tel. +358 (0)3 766 6330 Urajärvi Holiday Village Urajärvenraitti 72, Urajärvi Tel. +358 (0)3 766 7171 Sipilä Holiday Cottages Sipiläntie 9, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)400 438 773 Kenraalin maja Hietasentie 28, Vesivehmaa Tel. +358 (0)3 784 4242 Hoimela Farm Hoimelantie 49 Tel.+358 (0)40 530 1927 Marttila Farm Marttilantie 50, Kalkkinen Tel.+358 (0)3 767 5560 Lomakeidas Lavianmutka Laviantie 95, Kalkkinen Tel.+358 (0)3 767 4177, +358 (0)40 7683 156 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

HEINOLA Lähde Holiday Cottages Ämmälahdentie 90 Tel.+358 (0)3 718 1720,

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+358 (0)50 327 3506 Komppa Cottage Salajärventie 127 D Tel.+358 (0)50 345 3725 Hämeenniemi Cottages Paisjärventie 151, Paaso Tel. +358 (0)44 581 9441 Jukola Cottages Kouvolantie 1132 Tel.+358 (0)400 938 151 Lomagolf Vierumäki Tel. +358 (0)50 3483730 Mammuttilinna Urheiluopistontie 447 Tel. +358 (0)400 424 418

HOLLOLA 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

HÄMEENKOSKI Kautonen’s Holiday Cottages Porraskoskentie 1643 Tel. +358 (0)3 633 5525, +358 (0)40 514 5876 Suomen lomamökki Järvikukkolankuja 1 Tel. +358 (0)3 764 1309, +358 (0)50 592 9010

NASTOLA Ruuhijärven riistapiha Terhontie 540 Tel. +358 (0)3 7627 291, +358 (0)400 547 291 Ritaniemi Farm Ritaniementie Tel. +358 (0)40 582 0058 Lomakivi Iitintie 500, Kausala Tel. +358 (0)40 534 0755 Rantarinne Accommodation Muturintie 26, Villähde Tel. +358 (0)3 730 7434, +358 (0)40 522 3418 Yli-Kaitala Holiday Cottages Kaitalantie 323, Mankala Tel. +358 (0)5 326 5504, +358 (0)50 386 3737 Metkan cottages Sitikkalantie 372, Mankala Tel. +358 (0)50 596 8579

Villa Selina Ruuhijärventie 677 Tel. +358(0)3 718 8666 Villihiisi Hiidentie 8, Tel. +358 (0)41 4650 006

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

PADASJOKI Ahola’s cottages Vesijaonraitti 303, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)50 336 5163, +358 (0)3 557 7091 Ahola Pirkka and Leila Porasantie 400, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)400 939 425 Alatalo Holiday Cottages Alatalontie 26, Torittu Tel. +358 (0)3 557 9019, +358 (0)50 322 1319, Bed & breakfast Punainen Tupa (open from May to August) Häntämäentie 3, Maakeski Tel. +358 (0)3 5572 002 Cottage Metsästysseuran hirsimökki, Neroskulma Tel.+358 (0)40 735 3038 Heinonen Oiva Romontie 204, Arrakoski Tel. +358 (0)40 568 5133 Heinäjoki Markku, Neroskulma Tel. +358 (0)40 728 3639 Hokan Huvilat, Syrjäntaantie Tel. +358 (0)3 551 2152 Huuskonen Anneli and Antero Lapajärventie 190 Tel. +358 (0)3 785 9170, +358 (0)400 521 700 Jarmo Ylätalo Ranta-Ylätalontie 101, Torittu Tel. +358 (0)40 517 1135 Keinuhonka Keinuhongantie 54, Auttoinen Tel. +358 (0)500 496 939 Kiuasniemi Kiuasniementie 1 ja 3 Tel. +358 (0)44 2690 480 Kullas Marina Boatshore Tel. +358 (0)500 352 442, +358 (0)50 320 1009 Lakeview Holiday Cottages Seitniemi, Kellosalmi Tel. +358 (0)50 557 2559

Accommodation plus meeting and recreation venue in the Valolinna area!

The modern hotel with a vintage twist offers its customers comprehensive services in a naturally beautiful ridge scenery.

Forenom House Lahti Pleasant accommodation in downtown Lahti

HOTEL VALO Tel. +358 44 726 3537 respa@hotellivalo.fi www.hotellivalo.fi www.valolinna

Lahden keilahalli

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020 198 3420 www.forenom.fi Lomasatama Satamantie 137, Kasiniemi Tel.+358 (0)3 557 1018

Forenom House Rauhankatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)20 1983 420

Hotel Valo Pikijärventie 1 Tel.+358 (0)44 726 3537

Holiday center Telaranta Porasantie 176, Vesijako Tel. +358 (0)40 521 0558

Grand hotel Hämeenkatu 4, Tel. +358 (0)3 544 00

Hotel-Restaurant Tukkijätkä Kauppakatu 13 Tel.+358 (0)3 883 7700

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

HOTELS LAHTI Apartment Hotel Lahden Koti Karjalankatu 6 Tel. +358 (0)3 7522 173

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 Scandic Lahti Vesijärvenkatu 1 Tel.+358 (0)3 339 3911 Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Aleksanterinkatu 14 Tel. +358 (0)20 123 4655

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

HEINOLA Hotel Kumpeli Muonamiehenkatu 3 Tel. +358 (0)3 812 7100

Scandic Vierumäki Urheiluopistontie 400 Tel.+358 (0)3 741 90 Vierumäki, Sport Institute of Finland Urheiluopistontie 373, Vierumäki Tel.+358 (0)3 842 411

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

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

ORIMATTILA Hotel Teltta Pakaantie 1 Tel. +358 (0)400 464 893 Liikuntakeskus Pajulahti Pajulahdentie 167 Puh. (03) 885 511 www.lahtiguide.fi 71

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GUIDE WINTER 2012–2013 | 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. 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 / Messuhalli / 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)

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

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Call for more information about a refreshing home in an apartment building in Tommola.

NCC Rakennus Oy HOUSING SALES Tel. 050 433 7429 Hämeenkatu 26 A, Lahti

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Welcome to the slopes of messilä!

Downhill skiing and snowboarding on great slopes.

Skiing along excellent routes.

Eat and drink well – maybe in one of our recently renovated outbuildings that are close to all the venues.

Messiläntie 308 FI-15980 Messilä Tel. +358 (0)3 - 86 011 messila@messila.fi www. messila.fi

Welcome to enjoy!

Restaurant Bar Teerenpeli Vapaudenkatu 20, Lahti Tel. 0424 925 220 • www.eerenpeli.com

Á la Carte Restaurant Taivaanranta Rautatienkatu 13, Lahti Tel. 0424 925 230 • www.aivaanrana.com

SPICY TASTES OF MEXICO Aleksanterinkatu 10 Mon–Thu from 11 am to 1 am, Fri-Sat from 11 am to 2 am, Sun from noon to 1 am Tel. +358 (0)3 781 8007, www.santafelahti.com

Don’t forget th Santa Fé Cat ese: and Santa F ering é Express at Karisma Shopping M all.

LUNCH - A LA CARTE - BAR SANTA FE - SAUNA CABINET - TERRACE

...and the evening continues in Jackalope!

Disco

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