Lahti

Lahti is a modern industrial city located 100 km from Helsinki, an hour's drive from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport . It is located in the southern part of Lake Vesijärvi and is a kind of gateway to the wonderful world of the Finnish Lakes . It is from here that many tourist water cruises begin . The fact is that Vesijärvi is connected via the Vääksy canal with Lake Päijänne, the second largest water body in Finland . In addition, tourists in Lahti are attracted by a well-equipped sports center, with wonderful jumps and everything you need for winter sports .

Lake Päijänne - one of the natural attractions in Finland. This is the deepest reservoir in the whole country located within the boundaries of the nature protection zone. It is believed that water from the center can even be drunk. Päijänne National Park, located on numerous islands of the lake, which are almost two thousand, is best viewed by a pleasure boat, departing from Lahti on a small cruise. However, you can get there by other means, along the highway that connects with the help of the bridges of the island.

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History and Culture

Lahti is not can boast a story rich in events and what is commonly called "Old Town". This settlement was founded relatively recently, in 1905. Until now, there was a small village here. The first mentions in the documents date back to the middle of the 15th century. Geographical position has determined the whole development of Lahti, which gradually turns, thanks to waterways and roads, into a large commercial settlement, and further - the city.

At the same time, the locality in which the modern industrial center is located has been inhabited since ancient times. According to archaeological data, the first settlers appeared here about nine thousand years ago. Found ancient tools also support the millennial history of the region

Since Lahti is located on the shore of a picturesque lake, fresh fish dishes are the best you can try here.

How to get to Lahti

Since Lahti is not very close from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, the most convenient way is to fly to Helsinki, and then from the Finnish capital by any means of transport to your destination.

Express buses run from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Lahti . Sometimes it's endmap sbuta, sometimes - one of the stops on the way to other cities . Buses leave from special platforms located outside the terminals . For Lahti it's platforms # 13 and # 14 . Arrives transport or to the bus station or to the Market square . The journey time varies from an hour to a small one and a half hours, depending on the route . In the afternoon buses run every half hour-hour . In the early morning and late evening the interval increases, up to two hours of waiting . The cost of the trip to one side for an adult - 20 . 50 EUR . For children from 16 about 4 years - 10 . 30 EUR . Children of younger age free of charge . More information on the cost of the trip and the timetable can be found on the website www . matkahuolto . fi .

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By car

From Helsinki to Lahti, you can take the motorway No.4 connecting two cities. Travel time is about an hour

By train

Another way to get from Helsinki to Lahti is by train . Travel time, comfort and price depends on the type of train . Usually during the day with an interval of 10-20 minutes are sent to the trains of the three companies . The most expensive and fast trip (48 minutes on the road) is a trip with Pendolino .The ticket will cost 26 . 60 EUR . The second expensive company is Intercity . Travel time - 54 minutes . Ticket price - 21 . 30 . The third company - Commuter - offers inexpensive, but long trips . Travel time - from an hour to a little up to two hours, depending on the route . Ticket price - 14 . 70 EUR . For more information, please visit the Finnish Railways website .

Cuisine and restaurants

Since Lahti is located on the shore of a picturesque lake, fresh fish dishes are the best you can try here. Floating restaurants or small cafes in the former warehouses in the port will offer a choice of different menus. Among the delicious attractions, in addition to the traditional dishes of Finnish cuisine, include local rye bread baked on medium heat and home beer

Climate

March 1, Sunday Cloudy, light snow + 2 ° C in the daytime 0 ° C at night ° C water	March 2, Monday Cloudy with a light rain + 1 ° C in the daytime - 2 ° C at night ° C water	March 3 , Tuesday Cloudy, light snow + 1 ° C in the afternoon + 1 ° C at night ° C water
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Shopping and shops The biggest shopping center in Lahti considered Mall Trio (Trio) between the streets Aleksanterinkatu and Vapaudenkatu, where you can find a set of various shops to suit all tastes. Also in the city center is one of the branches of Sokos department stores chain, with goods ranging from cosmetics and clothes to products. Market Square is a traditional Finnish market that offers fresh products. In addition to

street Aleksanterinkatu and Vapaudenkatu, trademarks and are Rautatienkatu Mariankatu.

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Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone 6 410 rubles. Lahti Aleksanterinkatu 14	Cumulus Lahti from 5376 RUB. Lahti Kauppakatu 10	Scandic Lahti from 5927 RUB. Lahti Vesijärvenkatu 1
Kauppahotelli Grand from 4825 rubles. Lahti Hämeenkatu 4	Forenom Apartments Lahti from 4825 rubles. Lahti Various locations in Lahti	Omena Hotel Lahti from 3722 rub Lahti Rauhankatu 14

Entertainment, excursions and attractions

Unfortunately, there are no ancient churches in Lahti wei or stately homes. However, there is something to see. First of all, it is a park of wooden architecture in the Passenger Port, and in particular, its piano "Piano" (Piano). Nearby is the famous building of the concert hall "Sibelius Hall", converted from a former carpentry factory -. The architectural pride of the locals

Wooden "Sibelius Hall" is widely known not only the acoustics, but also the fact that it is the largest in the Nordic construction from, it would seem, such a fragile material. Picturesque views of the Lake Vesijärvi adds to his charm.

To understand what modern Finnish church should go to the temple of Alvar Aalto, erected in the late 70s of the 20th century.

Among the natural attractions include numerous nature reserves Lahti in which there were not only sculptures but also "Singing fountains" sound and light show in the park Pico Vesijärvi, between the port and Teyvas Sports park.

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Museum of Art Museum of Lahti, Poster Museum will be pleased so art lovers. The Historical Museum, the Ski Museum and the Radio and Television Museum will demonstrate what a modern approach to exhibiting is. In particular, in the Museum of skiing you can try yourself in jumping from a springboard. For this purpose, a special simulator was invented. Photo by Lahti (14)