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| Maakunta | Päijät-Häme | |
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| Residents | 118.119 (2016) | |
| height | 122 m | |
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Lahti is famous for its winter sports center, above which the three ski jumps that can be seen from afar are enthroned. Championships in various sports take place here on a regular basis.
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getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is that Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
(IATA: HEL), almost 100 km south. Onward travel by bus or, with a change, by train.
By train
By bus
In the street
The parking spaces are not always sufficient at world championships; an early arrival is therefore advisable.
By boat
There are regular boat connections on Lake Päijänne from mid-June to early August Päijänne-Risteilyt Hilden Oy.
On Tuesday it goes from Lahti to Jyväskylä and on Wednesday from Jyväskylä to Lahti. The journey lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and costs € 76.00 for adults (2013) and € 38.00 for children under 12, children under 4 are free.
Timetable: Lahti 9.00, Vääksy canal 10.25, Karisalmi 11.20, Suopelto 12.50, Padasjoki -, Tehinniemi 13.45, Judinsalo 14.50, Vaheri 15.40, Kärkinen 17.20, Säynätsalo 18.25, Jyväskylä 19.30
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Tourist Attractions
Churches
- Ristin Kirkko. The Church of the Cross is the real center of the city. The brick building was built in 1978 according to the plans of Alvar Aalto and replaced the wooden previous church.
- Orthodox Church
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
- town hall. A monumental brick building in the late Art Nouveau style. It was built in 1912 according to plans by Eliel Saarinen.
- Vanha Satama. The old port with the Sibelius Hall (Concert hall).
- Sibelius Hall, Ankkurikatu 7. Due to its excellent acoustics, the hall is one of the best concert halls in Northern Europe.
The city center is more recent and does not necessarily require a visit.
Monuments
Museums
- 1 historical Museum, Lahdenkatu 4. The museum is located in a former mansion from 1897.Open: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Broadcasting Museum. Open: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Art museum. Open: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Streets and squares
- Marketplace
Parks
At Pikku Vesijärvi there is the largest fountain in Scandinavia. The music show in which the fountain serves as a water organ is particularly worth seeing. If possible, I would recommend visiting in the dark. In the summer months (until September) it always takes place at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. In October at 7:00 p.m. After that only on request.
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activities
No alcohol is allowed in the winter center; In the restaurant and at stalls you can get warm food and drinks. The great hall sometimes houses rides, so to speak, a fair in the hall, which is not a very common and therefore interesting sight.
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kitchen
Cheap
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- Ravintola torero, Rautatienkatu 15. Spanish cuisine, ample selection of tapas, good wines. The menu is also available in English.
Upscale
nightlife
Cheap
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Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
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Upscale
- 1 Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Aleksanterinkatu 14. Tel.: 358 20 1234 655, Fax: 358 3 7523 164. The city's most famous hotel is located right in the center.
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health
Practical advice
trips
The place Verla is about 70 km east of Lahti, there is a former cardboard box factory worth seeing. This was built in 1882 by the Austrian Gottlieb Kreidl instead of a similar company that had previously burned down. He gave his workers exceptional social benefits for those times. The factory buildings are completely preserved, it is on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
literature
Web links
- https://www.lahti.fi/ - Lahti official website
- Lahti Travel AG extensive information about the city and the surrounding area - also in German.
