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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.

A landscape created by water

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.

01 Malva & Malski

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.

02 Lahti Harbour

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.

03 Urban nature of Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark

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.

04 Sauna and winter swimming

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.

05 Local delicacies & self-guided foodie tours

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.