Lahti, Finland – Host of UEC 2027 Championships
For the first time, a UEC Gravel European Championships will be held in Finland. The breathtaking scenery of Lahti region will make the 2027 event an extraordinary experience for athletes and spectators alike. Lahti region in Finnish Lakeland offers gravel riders stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes with forests alternating with pristine lakes and ridges across them.
Stay tuned for the selection of hosted gravel camps and pre-events on the season of 2026!
2027 UEC Gravel European Championships: Lahti showcasing its natural beauty in summer
Lahti is the sports capital of Finland with a long tradition of organizing international events in multiple outdoors sports. Situated in the Lakeland Finland, one hour away from Helsinki, Lahti will be the setting for welcoming the best European gravel cyclists during the 2027 UEC Gravel European Championships.
The gravel roads go from hardpack champagne gravel over fast dual track forest roads to wide flow trails. A true gravel course, designed by the organizers of the Nordic Gravel Series, will contain over 90% of gravel and present a real challenge for the riders despite limited ascending meters.
Read more on UEC articleNordic Gravel Series – season 2026 available soon!
13.9.2026
NGS Falling Leaves Lahti
Falling Leaves Lahti marks the traditional closing of Finland’s gravel season. Experience the beauty of the turning of the leaves while riding pristine gravel in the Lahti and Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark region.
NGS x Johan Museeuw Gravel Camp
Join cycling legend Johan Museeuw to explore the beauty of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, in the Finnish Lakeland region.
This guided 4-day gravel tour takes you around the best gravel roads and trails in the area. The small group size guarantees a personal experience and highend accommodations. Wellness and spa, sauna and lake swimming are some of the side activities available.
Custom gravel camps for groups in Lakeland Finland
Would you like to explore Lakeland Finland and Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark by bike? We are happy to taylor-made you (min 6 persons) a group package with accommodation and all services requested.
Falling Leaves Lahti 2026 training camp
Extend your stay for the Falling Leaves Lahti 2026 event, part of the Gravel Earth Series, to a 6 days gravel adventure!
Enjoy Lahti – the Gateway to Lakeland Finland
Lahti is a compact city of around 120,000 people and it is the gateway to the Finnish Lakeland – the largest in whole Europe. There are totally over 188,000 lakes in Finland and the water is the cleanest in the world. Lakeland is where also Finns come to recharge and reconnect with nature. Make the most of your time here!
Map of Finland
Easy arrival in Helsinki & Lahti
Helsinki Airport
Book your flight to Helsinki, Finland. Helsinki Airport is located less than an hour from Lahti by train or car.
Finnlines ferries to Finland
Finnlines offers ferry trips from Germany to Helsinki and from Sweden to Naantali. Pack your car and drive onboard. Ports are conveniently located; the port of Helsinki approximately an hour’s drive from Lahti and Naantali is about 3 hours away.
By train from Helsinki airport to Lahti
The train connection from Helsinki Airport to Lahti takes less than an hour with a change in Tikkurila. Book your train ticket in advance at VR or use the ticket machine at the Airport railway station.
Car rental – Book in time!
Finland is a large and sparsely populated country – it’s easy and comfortable to drive here.
Public Parking with own/rental car: Public paid parking facilities are available within the Lahti City Centre, as are timed street parks. The largest parking halls are P-Tori, P-Silta and P-Kartano (recommended) in the city center. Check Lahti City Parking Guide (pdf) here.
Taxis and minivans
More information about taxi services and minivans here.
Practical information about Finland – FAQ
Things you should know about Finland and Lahti – check before arrival!
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The Lahti Region offers top-notch gravel riding and great cycling for tours of many kinds. Did you know that the internationally valuable landforms of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark area consist of gravel and sand? That’s what gravel is made of!
Check gravel routes in the Lahti Region