Cruises in Lahti region
Explore Lakeland Finland from the deck of a cruise ship. Departing from the harbour of Lake Vesijärvi in Lahti, you can cruise to the Vääksy Canal and back, as well as along the Lahti-Heinola-Lahti route from June to early September. From Heinola, you can hop on a cruise to the Kimola Canal or a trip to the Vuolenkoski Summer Market.
For larger groups, the ships offer private charter cruises tailored to your schedule and route preferences, available also in spring and autumn.
Cruises – summer 2026
From Lahti’s passenger harbour, you can cruise to the Vääksy Canal and Heinola aboard the Päijänne-Risteilyt Hilden ships. Lunch and dinner cruises to the Vääksy Canal start on May 14th and run until September 12th. The Lahti-Heinola-Lahti route operates from June 2nd to September 2nd, 2026. When heading to Heinola, you can also board the ship from Vääksy Canal or Kalkkinen. Check the detailed schedules and buy tickets here.
Cruises from Padasjoki and Pulkkilanharju to Päijänne National Park will be published in spring 2026. Check out the schedule and prices.