Finland is the Land of a Thousand Lakes, with the largest lake district in Europe. This region is a blue and green labyrinth of forests, lakes and islands, all intertwined and forming ridges and passageways to secret lagoons and hideaways.
Lahti - European Best Sustainable Destination 2022
Lahti is the first real lakeside city you come to from the capital Helsinki, located in Lakeland Finland. Lakeland is where Finns come to recharge and reconnect with nature. Come to enjoy a wide range of activities and events in the surroundings of unique Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark area.
Welcome to explore the secrets of Finnish happiness in Lakeland Finland.
Lahti – shortlisted in the 2025 European Capital of Smart Tourism Competition
In the European Capital of Smart Tourism competition, Lahti is profiled as a destination where the city and the travel trade are committed to operating sustainably and developing services with the smallest possible carbon footprint. The strength of the Lahti region is its versatile and year-round nature and sports activities as part of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark.
The European Capital of Smart Tourism title is a recognition by the European Commission that rewards cities for their innovative and sustainable tourism practices. The winner of the competition will be decided on November 27, 2024 in Brussels.
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Special at the moment – lakeside saunas and swimming
In the Lahti region, you can enjoy the gentle heat of a traditional lakeside sauna, a smoke sauna or even a moss sauna. If you want to pamper your body and mind, check out the lovely spa treatments in the region’s relaxing spas.
Find your favourite saunaEuropean Best Sustainable Destination 2022
Lahti region got awarded as the European Best Sustainable Destination 2022 by the European Best Destination travel website. Taking care of nature and lakes is a goal shared by everyone in our region. Lahti is Finland’s leading city when it comes to environmental issues, a front runner in climate work, a pioneer in sustainable and smart solutions and the European Green Capital 2021.