Asikkala[1] is located In Päijät-Häme, about 25 km from Lahti and about 125 km from Helsinki.
In the summer, Asikkala is especially known for its most popular destination, the Vääksy Canal, as well as for its cafés and boutiques surrounding the canal area, which continue the market tradition that began in the 18th century.
Come
By plane
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport [2] is located about 125 km from Asikkala. Several airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa every day, e.g. From Europe. There is a bus connection from the airport to Lahti about every hour and there is an exchange connection from Lahti to Asikkala (Vääksy).
Further information and bus timetables: Matkahuolto [3]
By train
The nearest railway station is in Lahti, about 25 km from Asikkala. VR has several daily services from Lahti to different parts of Finland, but especially from the Helsinki metropolitan area (long-distance trains and commuter train Z). Travel time by commuter train from Helsinki to Lahti is less than an hour.
The latest train connection is the Allegro train from St. Petersburg to Helsinki, which means that tourists from Russia can get to Lahti in about 2 hours.
By road
Asikkala can be reached from both Lahti and Jämsä along highway 24.
Attractions and places to visit
- Päijännetalo, Meijeritie 1, 17200 Vääksy. Päijännetalo is a fishing and nature center where tourists can get acquainted with the history and present of both nature and fishing.
- Vääksyn Mill, Myllytie 3, 17200 Vääksy. Mon-Fri: 07: 00-16: 00. The mill is one of the few still operating and very successful village mills.
- Watermill Museum, Vääksyntie 9, 17200 Vääksy. The Vääksynjoki Watermill Museum cherishes centuries-old traditions and is a living monument to Asikkala's vibrant watermill culture.
- Asikkala Church, Kirkkotie 42, 17320 Asikkala. Asikkala's million brick church is located six kilometers from Vääksy towards Sysmä. The church was completed in 1880 and was designed by architect Georg Wilenius.
- Asikkala Homeland Museum, Kirkkotie 42, 17320 Asikkala. The Asikkala Homeland Museum is located in Asikkala Church, right next to the church. The museum offers an opportunity to get acquainted with the old peasant culture of Asikkala.
- , Kanavakulmantie, 17240 Kalkkinen. The limestone canal and rapids are national attractions. The rapids are the only free-flowing rapids in Southern Finland and the canal is the longest freshwater canal in Europe.
- Limestone Church, Haikealantie 5, 17240 Kalkkinen. The charming village church of Kalkkinen was consecrated as a church on August 28, 1910.
Activities
Asikkala has a variety of things to do in the summer. The most popular summer activities include boating, kayaking, hiking, golf and fishing. In winter, the most popular activities are cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling.
More information about activities in the area can be found on our website [4]
Asikkala Lehmonkärje [5] In addition to the above-mentioned activities, you can enjoy tennis, volleyball, frisbee golf, snowshoeing, ice skating, etc. Lehmonkärki organizes excursions to Päijänne National Park by appointment. [6].
Shopping
Workshops in the canal area:
In addition, e.g. Laura's shop [11]
Restaurants and cafes
- Lighthouse pavilion, Kanavalahti, 17200 Vääksy, ☎ 358 3 7662 008.
- , Kanavatie 17, 17200 Vääksy, ☎ 358 10 6666 490. In winter Mon-Thu by appointment, Fri-Sat 11.00-21.00 and Sun 13.00-17.00, in summer every day.
- Hotel Tallukka, Tallukantie 1, 17200 Vääksy, ☎ 358 3 88 881.
- Lehmonkärki summer café, Lehmonkärjentie, 17320 Asikkala, ☎ 358 3 7666 330. In summer 2013: 19.6.-4.8., Mon-Fri and Sun: 11.00-18.00, Sat closed..
- Custom restaurant Ometta, Pätiäläntie 404, 17320 Asikkala, ☎ 358 3 7666 330 or 358 50 550 1776. Open by appointment.
Accommodation
- Aurinkoranta holiday cottages, ☎ 358 40 542 3867. Aurinkoranta is located in Vääksy on the shores of Lake Vesijärvi. Aurinkoranta’s wide selection covers alternatives from quality villas to traditional log cabins, all of which have a MALO rating.
- Hotel Tallukka, Tallukantie 1, 17200 Vääksy, ☎ 358 3 88 881. Hotel Tallukka has 101 hotel rooms and 20 suites. all of which have magnificent lake views of either Vesijärvi or Päijänne.
- Iso-Naappilan Loma Ky, Salonsaarentie 486, 17200 Vääksy, ☎ 358 400 711 208. Iso-Naappila's holiday cottages are located on the shores of Lake Päijänne in Salonsaari. The cottages are well equipped and each has its own quiet courtyard area.
- Lehmonkärki, Lehmonkärjentie, 17320 Asikkala, ☎ 358 3 7666 330 or 358 50 5501 776. Lehmonkärki offers accommodation in MALO-classified cottages, villas and VIP villas on the shores of Lake Päijänne. In addition, the area has a sauna world and versatile meeting and restaurant facilities.
- Holiday cottages at Pätiälä Manor, Pätiäläntie 211, 17320 Asikkala, ☎ 358 40 769 3053. The uniquely decorated log cabins and log villas of Pätiälä Manor are located on the shores of Lake Päijänne, about 10 km from Vääksy.
- Urajärvi holiday village, Urajärvenraitti 72, 17150 Urajärvi, ☎ 358 3 766 7171. Urajärvi Holiday Village is open in summer and there are several options for accommodation, from beach villas to private beach cottages.
Take contact
Asikkala municipality tourist information [12]
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