Lahti - European Best Destinations 2022
Lahti is the first real lakeside city seeing from the capital Helsinki and Lake Vesijärvi is the most southern body of water in Lakeland Finland.
Just recently Lahti was listed as one of The best destinations to go – by CNN travel – “situated 100 kilometers northeast of Helsinki, Lahti as a destination is green in every sense. Finland’s eighth-largest city is packed with beautiful forests, parks and reserves with incredible hiking trails and lookout points.”
Sightseeing in Lahti
Lahti Sports Centre
Sibelius Hall at Lahti Harbour
Lanu Sculpture Park
Lakeland Finland begins here
Explore Lakeland Finland in Lahti region
Unique accommodation
A cottage by Lake Päijänne, a B&B on a cosy farm, a modern city hotel or a design villa with all mod cons?
Activities & Nature
The amazing lakes, ponds and rivers of the Finnish Lakeland, Päijänne National Park and countless nature reserves and hiking trails let you answer the call of the wild. Check the routes or book a guided tour.
Sights & Museums
The iconic ski jumps in Lahti sports centre, beautiful harbour area, modern architectural highlights and museums – check all sights and enjoy your time in Lahti region
Eat & Drink
Local cuisine is famed for its fish, game, berries and mushrooms. Lahti Region boasts with local bakeries, farmers’ markets and breweries in the area. One of the key components to our excellent produce is the fresh and clean ground water.
Explore Lahti region by Tripadvisor
Lahti is a traditional sports city whose iconic landmarks are two radio towers and three ski jumps. Lahti region offers lakeviews and urban nature where ever you go – welcome to discover great Finnish architecture, relax on the terraces of local artisan breweries, visit farmers markets or enjoy a wide range of activities in the surrounding of Salpausselkä Geopark area.
Check places to see, ways to wander, spots to dine, drink and feast and recommend accommodation by other visitors.
Read moreTravel Sustainably in the Lahti Region
In the Lahti region, you can experience pure and diverse nature sustainably. 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 frontrunner in climate work, a pioneer in sustainable and smart solutions and the European Green Capital 2021.
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