Lahti walking tour & city guide
Ski jumps, a harbor and a concert hall of wood.
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Lahti, an hour from Helsinki, is a winter sports city on Lake Vesijärvi. Its ski jumps tower over the town, and it was European Green Capital in 2021.
Sports
The Lahti Sports Center has three ski jumps and hosts World Cup events. In summer, a lookout on the largest jump offers views over the city and lakes.
The harbor
Sibelius Hall, a concert hall built of wood, stands at the harbor. Lake cruises sail from here, and paths lead along the shore.
A day in Lahti
Start at the Lahti Sports Center, where you can ride the elevator to the top of the large ski jump for a dizzying view over the city and the lakes, and visit the ski museum. Then walk down to the harbor and Sibelius Hall, where the Lahti Symphony Orchestra plays in a hall famed for its acoustics. In summer, lake cruises leave from the harbor, and the Vesijärvi shore has walking paths and a beach. Lahti is just an hour from Helsinki by train.
Top sights in Lahti
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Lahti Ski Jumps
Towering jumps with a lookout.
- 2
Sibelius Hall
A wooden concert hall.
- 3
Lahti harbor
On Lake Vesijärvi.
- 4
Lahti Church
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
- 5
Market square
The center of the city.
Food markets & where to eat in Lahti
Market square
Food stalls.
Harbor
Summer restaurants.
Aleksanterinkatu
The main street.
Food to try in Lahti
Lörtsy
A fried pastry with meat or apple.
Salmiakki
Salty licorice.
Reindeer stew
Poronkäristys.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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