If you have any questions or need more information concerning the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us:
conference coordinator Marju Prass, Specialist, Lahti University Campus
Minna-Maija Salomaa, Secretary General, Lahti University Campus
The conference is held in Fellmannia, Lahti city center. The conference is held on-site only.
Address: Kirkkokatu 27, 15140 Lahti, Fellmannia – Google Maps
The venue has ramps, lifts and an accessible toilet.
The city of Lahti is located less than an hour from Helsinki Airport by train or car, and an hour from the harbours of Helsinki. As a medium-sized Finnish city, Lahti delivers both excellent services and ample green space. No rush hours or sitting in cars for hours. This means you can use your time effectively.
Built in connection with the Railway Station, Lahti Travel Centre is the transport hub of the region bringing local and long-haul traffic and different modes of transport together seamlessly.
Lahti is easy to reach from Helsinki and other parts of Finland. There are great train and bus connections to Lahti.
By train
When coming from Helsinki you can use the long-distance and/or commuter trains to get to Lahti.
If you come from the Helsinki Airport, you can take the airport train (I and P commuter trains) and change trains in Tikkurila station to get to Lahti.
Z commuter train travels all the way to Lahti from the Helsinki Central station as well as some of the long-distance trains. These trains all stop also at Pasila and Tikkurila stations.
The train stations address in Lahti is Mannerheiminkatu 15. The train station is part of Lahti Travel Centre.
You can look at the train schedules and book your ticket here.
More about the airport train: Get to the airport by train - VR
By bus
When coming from Helsinki region or elsewhere in Finland you can use the bus connections to Lahti which are operated by different companies. You can look at the different connections and timetables from Matkahuolto's website, where you can also book your ticket.
The busses stop at Lahti Travel Centre.
By car
The Lahti region is along excellent traffic connections and easy to reach from all directions. More information on parking here.
Salpausselkä Geopark, situated in the Lahti region in southern Finland, tells the story of the best-known geological entity of Finland. The First and Second Salpausselkä are unique ice-marginal formations laid down by ancient meltwater streams at the end of the Ice Age. They reach across the entirety of southern Finland and are at their most spectacular in the area of Salpausselkä Geopark. Here they are joined to eskers of international value, such as the picturesque Kelvenne Island and Pulkkilanharju Esker in Päijänne National Park.
On foot
Distances in Lahti city center are small with most locations in the center being within the distance of one kilometer. Fellmannia is located in Lahti city center.
From the Lahti Travel Centre the distance to Fellmannia is 1,1 kilometers. The pedestrian route goes through Lahti city center.
By bus
From the Lahti Travel Centre you can take local busses to Lahti city center and Fellmannia. Buses 1K, 1S, 2 and 3 stop 300m away from the venue.
You can puchase a bus ticket in the bus by cash or card, or you can use a mobile app, Waltti Mobiili. The price of a single ticket is 2,6€ when using these methods. Choose the zones A and B when purchasing a ticket.
You can also use the taxis in Lahti. You can find taxis, for example, at the Lahti Travel Centre and the market square (Vapaudenkatu 7). You can also order a taxi by calling one of the taxi services operating in Lahti.
Parking near Fellmannia
There is only paid parking near the venue. The parking garage P-Hansa and a parking lot on Laaksokatu 9 are the closest to the venue in addition to on street parking. More information on parking in Lahti can be found here and from Lahti City parking guide.
We have secured your stay at three hotels, all conveniently located near the conference venue. We recommend making your reservations well in advance.
Single room €89 per night, double room €101 per night. Breakfast is included.
Book the reservation directly with the hotel via phone (+358 10 423 9392) or email (lahti@greenstar.fi) with the code peopleplanet. Reservations must be made by January 23rd, 2024.
Single room €116 per night, double room €136 per night. Breakfast is included.
Book online (www.scandichotels.fi/?bookingcode=BLAH130224) or contact the hotel via phone (+358 30 030 8435) or email (lahticity@scandichotels.com). Use the booking code BLAH130224. Reservations must be made by January 31st, 2024, or as per hotel availability.
Single room €112 per night, double room €137 per night. Breakfast is included.
Reservations can be made through Sokoshotels' national sales service (+358 30 087 0000) or directly with Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone via phone (+358 20 123 4655) or email (seurahuone.lahti@sokoshotels.fi). Call charges apply (€0.0835 per call + €0.1209 per minute). Use the booking code peopleplanet. To secure your stay, we advise booking well in advance.
Please note the reservation deadlines for each hotel and use the booking codes provided. Enjoy your stay in Lahti during the People and Planet Conference!
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva is located in the city centre, in a historical old Malski brewery building. In addition to the intriguing exhibitions of Malva, Malski houses a museum shop and a tempting restaurant world including a micro-brewery, cafe and bakery as well as a lunch and dinner restaurant.
Although the lake cruises are on a winter break while the lakes are frozen, go for a stroll in the Harbour area. There you’ll find beautiful modern wood architecture, such as Sibelius Hall and Piano Pavilion and a wood design and gallery centre Pro Puu. Some of the cafes and restaurants are also open, for example Cafe Kariranta which is famous for its enormous cinnamon rolls. For more strolling, climb up the the view stairs to Lanu Sculpture Park.
Trying to figure out the source of Finnish happiness? One source is definitely the easy access to our pure nature – even from the Market Square it is just a few minutes’ walk to Salpausselkä forest. There you’ll find one of the most wellknown sights of Salpausselkä Geopark, Salpausselkä Trails for hiking or e-biking and of course tens of kilometres of ski tracks.
What could be more Finnish than sauna? Sauna plus swimming in a lake! There are public saunas where you can also try exotic winter swimming.
Check our tips of the favorites of locals in Lahti – where to eat and find the season’s best specialties. For foodies there are special day tour suggestions, as well.
Want to try what walking on lake Vesijärvi's icy surface feels like? A 6 kilometer ice path on the lake Vesijärvi has been opened with routes for walking and skating. The path starts near Restaurant Lokki.
If you want to try and skate on the ice path, you can lend skates from Restaurant and sauna Nosturi for free from 4 to 8 PM (TUE - FRI). The skates will be attached to your shoes. You can also lend a kicksled.
Note that there are limited number of skates and kicksleds available. The activity is at your own risk. The use of a helmet is recommended but cannot be provided by Nosturi.