Lahti Sports Centre

Internationally known Lahti Sports Centre is the heart of the ski games. In addition to being a world-renowned arena for winter events, the Lahti Sports Centre is one of the town’s most fascinating tourist attractions for the whole family.

In summer, you can enjoy the wonderful view from the observation deck at the top of the Lahti Ski Jump tower. The out-run of the ski jumping hill serves as a pleasant outdoor swimming pool with separate pools for adults and children. And when hunger hits, you’ll find a nice café and a restaurant with a view over the whole Sports Centre in the museum building.

The hiking trails and skiing tracks in Salpausselkä, some of which go all the way to Messilä Ski Centre, also start from the Sports Centre. And what’s more, the services of the Sports Centre are only 10 minutes away on foot from the centre of Lahti.

What makes the Sports Centre area so well suitable for sports is its geology: the unique, diverse landscape of ridges, kettle holes, steep slopes and raised beaches. The Sports Centre is one of the most significant geosites within the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark.

Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark

Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark tells the story of the best-known geological entity of Finland. It is situated in the Lahti region in southern Finland and it consists of the area of six municipalities in Päijät-Häme: Lahti, Hollola, Heinola, Asikkala, Sysmä and Padasjoki.
The First and Second Salpausselkä are unique ice-marginal formations laid down by ancient meltwater streams at the end of the Ice Age. They reach across the entirety of southern Finland and are at their most spectacular in the area of Salpausselkä Geopark. Here they are joined to eskers of international value, such as the picturesque Kelvenne Island and Pulkkilanharju Esker in Päijänne National Park.

Lahti Harbour – Living room of Lahti

The Lahti harbour area is all year around a mix of cosy restaurants and cafés, small boutiques, design and modern architecture. Explore modern Wood Architecture of Sibelius Hall and visit Lanu Sculpture Park when visiting the area.

In summer season lunch and day cruises start from Lahti harbour in Lake Vesijärvi.

Pikku-Vesijärvi Park is a green oasis just outside the city center. It provides a wonderful venue for fitness events,pop ups, small music festivals and exercise for example. There is a musical fountain, outdoor exercise equipment, grass fields and a one-kilometer long footpath in the park.

Lahti City bike Mankeli

City bikes offer a fast way to move around Lahti.

Bikes can be found on Mankeli stations. The city bike system includes 500 city bikes and 62 city bike stations. City bike season begins in April and lasts for seven months.

You can purchase a license for a day, a week, a month or an entire season. Purchase the license from Freebike 2.0 application or Mankeli website. The city bike licence is valid from the moment of purchase.

To use city bikes, you need the Freebike 2.0 application. City bike stations and available city bikes can be easily found using the map in the application.

Short and easy OAC-skinbased skis (forest skis), Lahti

Conquer the Salpauselkä Unesco Global Geopark with skinbased skis!
Welcome to have a good time!
Skinnbased skis, OAC´s top quality short forest skis with easy binding!

For the most backdoors users meant, best and real forest- and mountainskis! You can easily make nice trips to the close Salpausselkä Unesco Global Geopark. Good fun for whole family!

We recommend booking in advance from our online store.
If necessary, contact our sales kitetirri@gmail.com or +358405404513, thank you!

If you pay for your reservation with a voucher or apps – make your reservation by text, watsapp +358405404513 or e-mail or kitetirri@gmail.com

Pickup and return: Kitetirri Outdoors, Hämeenlinnantie 59, 15800 Lahti

By arrangement and for a separate fee elsewhere in Lahti and the surrounding area, ask more about our sales.

The ski rental includes: High-quality OAC skinbased skis with easily adjustable EA 2.0 bindings and length-adjustable poles.

Available for an additional price: firewood with lighters – ask about our sales!

We ask you to read in advance: Kitetirri Tmi booking conditions

Suitable for people of normal fitness

Viewing deck at the Ski Jumping Tower, Lahti

High on the hill, take the elevator to the top and enjoy the panoramic views from the observation deck of Lahti’s tallest ski jumping tower – the historic site of multiple Nordic Championships and World Cup events in Salpausselkä UNESCO geopark.
Open daily in the summer (and the rest of the year by reservation), the observation deck overlooks Lahti Sport Center with its open air swimming pool, the city of Lahti, Lake Vesijärvi and the abundant nature of the region. During the summer, you can also make a round trip on the ski-lift just like the jumpers do.

Yes, ski jumpers also train in the summer – you may get lucky and see a jumper taking flight!

The viewing deck is open to the public daily from June 1 – August 31st with the exception of the Finnish Midsummer holiday. Beyond the summer, the deck can only be visited with a reservation for your private group.

E-mtb tour in Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, Lahti

Salpausselkä Unesco Global Geopark shaped by the ice age is best experienced with an e-mountain bike

The Salpausselkä Unesco Global Geopark excursion combines nature, exercise and ice age history. On our trip, you get to test the best features of an e-mountain bike and get to know the story of Finland’s most famous geological entity. The route goes through Salpauselkä’s unique outdoor trails, where you will experience the rustle of history from the Ice Age as we pass e.g. diverse subpainting terrains, Pirunpesä, clear lakes and ice age edge formations.

Let’s take a picnic lunch with us! On a bike trip, it’s nice to stop to admire the beautiful landscapes and bodies of water, and of course to enjoy a snack, you can order comprehensive tour snacks through us, which can be conveniently carried in our backpacks.

Ski Museum, Lahti

Learn about the fascinating history of Nordic ski sports and test your ski jumping skills. It is always winter here!

The Ski Museum´s exhibition “Sense of Skiing” highlights the Finnish history of skiing in all of its forms, from a recreational pastime to a professional sport.
Exhibition “Sweat, Sisu and Ski Heroes” portrays the golden era of Finnish ski racing from the 1950s to the ‘70s.
Try the ski jumping simulator and take this unique opportunity to jump into fame in Lahti.

The Ski Museum is located at the Lahti Sports Centre next to the world-famous Salpausselkä Ski Jumps. In the museum and its immediate surroundings, the local sports culture unites with the nature of the Salpausselkä area, shaped by the ice age.

Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Lahti

Hotel for fine moments in the heart of Lahti

The walls of the tradition-rich Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone could tell countless incredible stories – if only walls could talk! Since the 1890s, Lahden Seurahuone has been the place to get away from the everyday grind. The banquet hall has witnessed wedding waltzes and tears of joy laced with champagne. It has been the place to freely enjoy the little luxuries in life. The hotel rooms have hosted famous guests, from Marshal of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim to Swedish royalty. You are also one of our very highly valued guests, and we are really happy that you are staying with us.
Adding luxury to everyday life
Being reliable and rich in tradition does not mean being stuck in the past. Our thoroughly updated hotel provides accommodation for every taste: Would you like to stay in a cosy single room or enjoy the comfort of a lovely double room with your companion? Or maybe you would like something more special – more space, more personality, or magical luxury? Let us know and we will fulfil your wishes.

GreenStar Hotel, Lahti

Affordable and ecological stay by Lahti central railway station. Each of our hotels continues its unique green journey towards a feel-good, do-good accommodation service that doesn’t burden the environment but rather creates a positive impact on it. The hotel has 138 rooms. You can book breakfast, parking and extra beds for children separately.

Lehmonkärki HAASI Mirror Houses, Asikkala

Haasi – Mirror Houses, completed in the summer of 2020 at Lehmonkärki, is an accommodation complex that is completely unprecedented in Finland. It offers something truly unique for even the most experienced traveler. Haasi Mirror House is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the beautiful Finnish nature. Enjoy for the short luxury escape surrounded by pure lake Päijänne and odorous forests.

The walls of the rooms are full-height mirrored glass, and the buildings have been built on top of a pier structure on the lake. As you enter the room, you are greeted by a stunning lake view. From inside, you can admire both the sunset and storms.

The interiors of the Haasi rooms are elegant and harmonious. The Scandinavian color scheme and natural materials create warmth and luxury.
Haasi – Mirror Houses are located in their own restricted area with their own terraces and quality sun loungers. There are four apartments in total, positioned so that each has an unobstructed view of the lake. Each Haasi apartment has its own private outdoor jacuzzi.

Lehmonkärki Resort, Asikkala

Lehmonkärki, a high-quality tourist centre located on the shore of Lake Päijänne, offers luxury for all the senses. Whether it’s a business meeting, a break from everyday life or the most important celebration of your life, we’ll help you make it memorable.

We offer you stylish and high-quality accommodation facilities, a kitchen that offers flavours made from local ingredients and, above all, individual and first-class service. Clean water, beautiful nature and silence come as bonuses!

Facts:
– 15 villas for 2-14 persons
– Villa Vellamo with four hotel rooms
– Sauna world with four different saunas
– Summer café
– 3 restaurants
– Guided summer and winter activities
– Equipment rental

Sibelius Hall, Lahti

Sibelius Hall is located by the beautiful Lake Vesijärvi. Sibelius Hall is a congress- and concert center that offers diverse services for both consumers and companies. Sibelius Hall was built in 2000 adjacent to an old factory building. The modern wooden architecture is combined with the old industrial history in the most interesting way.
The Main Hall is an acoustic miracle, which creates unforgettable musical memories for concert goers.

Teerenpeli, Lahti

Teerenpeli is all about enjoying our local beverages from Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery, socializing, easing up a small appetite from our TeerenDeli menu and having a great time.

Teerenpeli bars are found in seven city locations in Finland: Helsinki, Kuopio, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Tampere and Turku. During summer season we open a cozy restaurant Teerenranta built in an old freshwater boat in Lahti Harbour.

Lahti Harbour – Living room of Lahti

The Lahti harbour area is all year around a mix of cosy restaurants and cafés, small boutiques, design and modern architecture. Explore modern Wood Architecture of Sibelius Hall and visit Lanu Sculpture Park when visiting the area.

In summer season lunch and day cruises start from Lahti harbour in Lake Vesijärvi.

Pikku-Vesijärvi Park is a green oasis just outside the city center. It provides a wonderful venue for fitness events,pop ups, small music festivals and exercise for example. There is a musical fountain, outdoor exercise equipment, grass fields and a one-kilometer long footpath in the park.

Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Lahti

Malva is a new museum full of art, design, posters and culture in Lahti, less than a 50-minute trip from Helsinki.

We offer wonderful experiences for culture lovers, families with children and first-time museumgoers alike – everybody is welcome.

Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva locates in Malski, an old brewery building from 1912 in Lahti city centre. Malva’s exhibitions, Malski’s restaurant world, conference center and colourful museum shop form an entity which is unique in the whole Finland.

Restaurant Taivaanranta, Lahti

Taivaanranta, located in the centre of Lahti, has been offering food lovers unique flavours and piquant quality wines since 2000. A proud Chaîne de Rôtisseurs member, our restaurant is part of Teerenpeli Group, whose craft beers and whiskies from its own brewery and distillery complement the creations of Taivaanranta’s chefs.

Bistro Kokka, Lahti

Kokka Bistro & Bar is a casual dining and socializing restaurant in the port of Lahti.
Our restaurant has a living room-like atmosphere with bar, a quieter space for diners, tables suitable for larger groups and a lovely terrace.

Our conference facilities can accommodate 20-110 people, depending on your preferences.

Our kitchen offers the best flavors from around the world in a relaxed bistro atmosphere.
The menu includes e.g. dry aged meat in our own Dry Ager cabinet,
portions to be shared among the table and artisan pizzas.
A wide selection of drinks caters to both beer and wine lovers.

You can find us next to the Sibelius Hall. Welcome to visit!

Lanu Sculpture Park, Lahti

The Olavi Lanu sculpture park is located within Kariniemi park, in the midst of nature. As the artist had planned, his works blend into the scenery. This is so especially in summertime, when the lush greenery of the trees and shrubs covers the sculptures. In winter, the snow-covered sculptures blend into and become part of the surrounding landscape.
Lanu’s themes are his pairs of humanoid figures embracing or kissing, or natural forms such as rocks, willows, and twisted trees. The sculptures have gradually developed a coat of moss, which despite their great size makes them blend in very well with their surroundings.
The works have been placed in the forest as natural elements, making them parts of nature than one can simply come across in wandering through the forest. The grey colour and soft and simplified forms of the sculptures help them to merge with their surroundings. Some have become covered with moss, which was indeed the artist’s intention. The sculptures of Kariniemi forest grove are a popular attraction due to their positivity, inspired details, and warm humour and sensitivity.
Tip! Take the scenic stairs up to the sculpture park, starting near Lahti letters in the harbour.

Restaurant Roux, Lahti

Restaurant Roux locates in the center of Lahti, near the town hall.
Tasteful, old and stylish interior in old farmacy honouring the old guarantees a pleasant visit.

Inspired by seasonality, the head chef and co-owner Sami Häkkinen creates Finnish & nordic cuisine à la carte of local ingredients. Menus are updated several times a year according to season with tasty wine recommendations. The facilities can easily accommodate larger groups.
A table reservation is recommended.

Harmooni Restaurant

Experience a glimpse of the city’s history accompanied by locally sourced and modern flavours. Our restaurant operates in a historical building that was originally built 1910 to be a harmonium factory.

The Cellar Restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a milieu where rustic brick walls, art noveu style and colours and art that is inspired by stories of the past, make the atmospehre just unique.

Harmooni’s world of flavours draws inspiration from the four seasons. The à la carte menu changes throughout the year, featuring the best ingredients from our local producers, offering wild, organic and forest-sourced dishes.

In summer time our Garden terrace is just a perfect place to enjoy food & drinks outside.

Restaurant Sataman Viilu

Our food philosophy draws close.

We serve food that is carefully thought out but not over complicated. We bow to domesticity and cover the table with authentic flavours in a relaxed way, without compromising on quality. 

We serve breakfast, lunch and à la carte within our wide opening hours. Our restaurant has seating for about 100 and in summer it is complemented by a large terrace. We take full advantage of the four seasons and let the menu live with the seasons. We recommend making a table booking in advance.

The location of Viilu is the best that Jyväskylä has to offer. The City Centre and the Travel Center are right next door, as are other services in the ever-developing Port of Jyväskylä. The popular Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra and event center Paviljonki are only a short walk away.  

Toivola Old Courtyard

Most beautiful courtyard in Jyväskylä city – experiences from dawn to dusk.

Toivola Old Courtyard – known to its friends simply as “Toivola” – is a unique 19th century craftsman’s courtyard with a fascinating history. To this day, the courtyard is home to high-quality services. The relaxed and upbeat meeting point aims to bring joy to visitors and provide unforgettable experiences. Once you step through the gates, you’ll find a wide range of history combined with the present day, art, culture, events, craftsmanship, kindness, atmosphere, food, and drink – as much, or as little, as you want. Toivola is located right in the city centre of Jyväskylä, but that is quickly forgotten once you’re inside the gates. Leave all your troubles at the gate and step into the unhurried idyll, where you can relax and unwind.

Vanha Pappila ‘Old Rectory’ café and tea room | Art Catering | Valkoinen Puu Café | Yarn Shop Titityy | Paja Restaurant | Toivola Courtyard and Event Kiosks | Yarn Shop Titityy | Craftmanship Museum | Sparvin Museum Shop | Decoration boutique Madame Rustique | ByPias | Pappila Boutique Apartments

The Capital City of Alvar Aalto’s Architecture

Jyväskylä is known as the capital of Alvar Aalto, as there are more buildings in and around the city by world-renowned architect Alvar Aalto than anywhere else in the world.

A wonderful Aalto2 Museum Center will open in the summer of 2023, accommodating the Alvar Aalto Museum and the Museum of Central Finland under one roof. The new museum center focuses on heritage, the cultural environment, architecture and design.

In the capital of Alvar Aaltos there is a suitable way for everyone to get to know the history, objects and anecdotes of the world-famous architect. For example, on Aalto-themed bus tours and walking tours, visitors gain a deep insight into the unique features of Aalto’s architecture. Captivating stories of Aalto’s life and architecture, told by a knowledgeable guide, offer a whole new perspective on this person.

Restaurant Pöllöwaari

Fine dining-restaurant Pöllöwaari is located under one roof with Boutique Hotel Yöpuu. Restaurant Pöllöwaari’s specialities are the best, seasonal ingredients, professional and high-class service with exceptional combinations of food and drinks that thrill your senses.

In addition to lunch, the á la carte offers delicious selection of dishes and set menus made with the best, Finnish ingredients available. Pöllöwaari’s menu changes every second month insuring seasonality.

Scandic Jyväskylä City

A cosy hotel in the centre of Jyväskylä, next to the railway station. All of the city’s services are within easy access. Bright rooms, a comfortable restaurant and bar and a relaxation suite with an indoor pool guarantee a relaxing visit.

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra is modern city hotel in the middle of Jyväskylä. Everything you need in a Jyväskylä-visit is near. It is easy to reach as the railway- and bus-station is just opposite the hotel. Hotel has two different kinds of restaurants and breakfast restaurant that serve many local specialities. If you need to organize a nice meeting, we are the place! In our rooms you sleep well and we have guite a good selection of different kind of roomtypes. In our vibrant hotel we have cosy atmosphere. Our friendly staff welcome you warmly and want to take good care of you.

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki is a memorable hotel experience.
This hotel is a combination of stylish facilities, beautiful lake scenery, attentive service and wild selection of different kinds of roomtypes. It is situated just near the Jyväsjärvi-lake and is also very near the bus- and train station and city center. Customer saunas and gym are available for a hotel customer in the 9 th floor and have a wonderful view. Delicious Italian restaurant , Trattoria Aukio, is located in the first floor. Mornings in our hotel start always well, as our breakfast is the best starter for a good day.

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere

Rising in the heart of Tampere, the Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere is the tallest hotel in Finland, offering stunning views over the city. This hotel is a tribute to the unique phenomena, legends, and stories of Tampere, providing the perfect setting for experiencing the city’s authentic charm.

The hotel features three restaurants: Grill it! Paja, which specializes in grilled dishes; Paja Bar, dedicated to local rock music; and the elegant Moro Sky Bar on the top floor, featuring a rooftop terrace.

On the 1st floor, in the heart of the old locomotive depots, you will find Paja Kongressi, which offers top-class meeting and event facilities. These spaces are ideal for both corporate and private events and can accommodate up to 700 guests.

Finlayson Church

The Finlayson Church is an Evangelical Lutheran church built in gothic revival style. The church was built for the use of the Finlayson factory workers in 1879.

The Church was designed by the city architect of Tampere at the time, Frans Ludvig Calonius. The material for the church’s façade is clean red brick. It resembles an English Congregationalist church in that the preaching chair and the organ are unusually located behind the altar.

Tallipiha Stable Yards

Stable Yards, old time idyll in Tampere centre

A hundred years ago the Stable Yards were part of the Finlayson factory community that dominated the city of Tampere for half a century. The Stable Yards were the domain of the factory owner’s horses and the staff needed to care for them. The charming Russian Karelian style cottages in beautiful garden surroundings have now been restored to their 1880´s appearance and made home to a range of little gift shops, artisans’ workshops and café.

Today, the historic Tallipiha is a free-of-charge sight with a fascinating cafe, chocolate and handicraft shops and various events. The community is also home to different seasonal events. Summer events include a traditional Finnish Midsummer celebration, market days and artisans’ work demonstrations. During the summer, a genuine old time horse cab awaits customers in the Yards. During winter, Stable Yards celebrate Shrovetide and Christmas with various events. The Stable Yards have something to offer to people of all ages.

Free entry!

Pispala

Pispala is perhaps the most beautiful part of Tampere: colourful wooden houses scattered all over the steep ridge with roads, gardens and stairways snaking in between. Enjoy the view down from the ridge to the lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, or take in the whole Pispala ridge from the southern lake. In Pispala you can find e.g. a museum for the Finnish writer Lauri Viita, Rajaportti, the oldest public sauna still in use, Café Pispala and Pispalan Pulteri restaurant.

Pyynikki Observation Tower and Café

Located on the world’s largest gravel ridge, the 26-meter-tall red granite tower was opened in 1929 on the 150th anniversary of Tampere City. Magnificent views over Tampere and its surroundings open from the top of the tower and it continues to be one of the most popular local sights.

On the ground level there is a famous cafeteria where they make unique doughnuts or ‘munkki’ (in Finnish), which are known all over Finland and many say they are the best in the country.

The tower and the café are open every day of the year from 9 am ’til 8 pm (9 pm in the summertime). Only on Midsummer Eve and on Christmas Eve they close earlier, at 4 pm. The admission up to the tower is merely 2 € for adults and 1 € for children between 4 and 15 years.

Näsinneula Observation Tower

The peak of the second highest observation tower in the Nordic countries reaches 168 meters. You can see breathtaking views from the observation deck or the revolving Restaurant Näsinneula.

World’s Only Moomin Museum

The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family in our permanent exhibition of Tove Jansson’s original illustrations. Experience the magic of Moominvalley by stepping inside the Hobgoblin’s Hat, marvel at our beautifully crafted tableaux, and be amazed by our sparkling comet soaring across the sky! There’s always something new to see in our Observatory, which features a diverse program of regularly changing exhibitions.

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere

Rising in the heart of Tampere, the Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere is the tallest hotel in Finland, offering stunning views over the city. This hotel is a tribute to the unique phenomena, legends, and stories of Tampere, providing the perfect setting for experiencing the city’s authentic charm.

The hotel features three restaurants: Grill it! Paja, which specializes in grilled dishes; Paja Bar, dedicated to local rock music; and the elegant Moro Sky Bar on the top floor, featuring a rooftop terrace.

On the 1st floor, in the heart of the old locomotive depots, you will find Paja Kongressi, which offers top-class meeting and event facilities. These spaces are ideal for both corporate and private events and can accommodate up to 700 guests.