Lahti Travel Guide

 Kaarina Says:  If you have got tired to all the city of Lahti and its happenings, one idea is to go to see real finnish forests. About 30 kilometers from Lahti in Lammi there is a hiking area called Evo. In summertime there is also guidance available, I think. 

 Kaarina Says:  It is regulally arranged concerts with famous artists in Sibeliustalo in Lahti. As well the Theatre of Lahti is usually good but expensive. (All the entertainments are held in finnis language.)You can ask Lippupalvelu (for example in Sokosbuilding) or informationcenter about... 

 Kaarina Says:  For many years the city of Lahti has arranged waterorgans besides little Vesijärvi. You hear the music and the water is flowing in different colours in middle of the darkness.You can ask the information desk (if it is open) at what time the organs are working. 

 Kaarina Says:  There are for example lot restaurantships, cafeterias, handicraftshop and simply benches to sit down. Sometimes there are happenings. The area is at it's best in eveningtime expecially in summer time there are beautifull sunsets to be watched sitting in a cafeteria. 

 Kaarina Says:  There is a medieval church in Hollola ( called the old chuch of Hollola). It is extremely remarkable idea that it has been there forever. (Expecially for me, because my grandparents has been burried to the nearby graveyard.) I think it is open for public daily.If you get... 

 Gili_S Says:  Inside the sport centre there is a mall ski museum where you can see some old ski equipment or uniform and learn about the history of it. There is also video presentation with programs from old competition, you can try Biathlon shooting but really, the main attraction here... 

 Piiu Says:  Pikkuvesku, or Kariranta, is an ideal place to have a walk or have a picnic. Place were the locals relax expecially on summer.Check out also the harbour nearby. At Karirannan kesäteateri (the summer theatre of Kariranta) they are playing this summer the Adventures of... 

 SandiMandi Says:  Coffee House belongs to a chain of cafes all over Finland. It's our favorite in our hometown and so we decided to try it in Lahti as well. The location is very good, right on the main shopping street Aleksanterinkatu, but from the outside it looks a bit shady, but it's only... 

 Gili_S Says:  During competition time there will be many stands where you can by souvenirs, flags, hats, scarf, gloves etc. If you are not from one of the major ski countries, I am afraid your flag will not be available here, so, remember to bring your own from home. (Nykänen, this one... 

 Gili_S Says:  I almost forgot, yes, there are also guys who comes to watch ski jumping, not sure exactly who this guy favourites but I like the original layout. 

 Gili_S Says:  And when the competition was over there is the press room where you can go and ask the questions and get the same answers.1 HAUTAMAEKI Matti2. LJOEKELSOEY Roar3 MORGENSTERN Thomas 

 Gili_S Says:  Ski jumping is one of the most spectacular sports. Jumping sometimes the length of over 200 metres (in Ski flying) it is attracting fans from all over Europe and live TV broadcasting. It is traditionally popular in Finland, Norway, Japan and countries around the Alps.