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Things to see in Lahti (Finland): 37 places and when to go
Lahti is a town in Finland with around 99,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Wildlife (11), Museums and art (9). The best known are Salpausselkä, Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum and Ristinkirkko, Lahti. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 60.9939, 25.6649
- Population
- About 99,000
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Wildlife (11) · Museums and art (9) · Temples (5) · History (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 84 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lahti
The places in and around Lahti, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SalpausselkäSki jumping venue at the Lahti Sports Centre in Finland2.2 km
- Päijänne Tavastia Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Asikkala, Finland17 km
- Ristinkirkko, LahtiChurch building in Lahti, Finland1.0 km
- TiirismaaHill in Hollola, Finland7.7 km
- Hollola ChurchChurch building in Hollola, Finland14 km
- Mukkula ManorManor house2.7 km
- Radio and TV MuseumMuseum in Lahti, Finland1.8 km
- Lahti Ski MuseumMuseum in Lahti, Finland2.1 km
- Hollolan HelluntaiseurakuntaTemples8.3 km
- KapatuosiaCastle hill in Hollola in Päijät-Häme14 km
- Lahti Market SquareMarket square in Lahti, Finland1.2 km
- Lahti Art MuseumArt museum in Lahti, Finland1.1 km
- Finland's Motorcycle MuseumTransportation museum in Finland1.8 km
- Nastola ChurchChurch in Lahti, Finland15 km
- Pyhäniemi ManorManor in Hollola in Finland12 km
- Museum of Military MedicineMuseum in Finland4.0 km
- Open-air museum of HollolaMuseum14 km
- Hollola MuseumMuseum14 km
- Immilä MillHistory20 km
- Nastolan helluntaiseurakuntaTemples17 km
- Nastolan kotiseutumuseoMuseum15 km
- Tönnö BridgeBridge in Finland22 km
- Ainoa WineryWinery9.4 km
- Ant BrewBrewery875 m
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Haikkarinniemi nature conservation area, Hakalaukunsuo nature conservation area, Hirvilammi nature conservation area, Kintterönsuo nature consevation area, Kintterönsuon aarnimetsä, Koirasuonmäen-Pertinkulman luonnonsuojelualue Suomi100, Kullerolehdon luonnonsuojelualue (Suomi100), Lapakisto nature conservation area, Päivänsalon luonnonsuojelualue
- Stargazing: Lahden Ursan tähtitorni
- Snow: Messilä Skicenter
- With kids: Orimattilan Kotieläinpuisto, Yli-Marolan 4H-kotieläinpiha
When to go to Lahti
The best time to visit Lahti is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:03
- FebBest time8:38
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:19
- MayPossible17:03
- JunBest time18:48
- JulBest time18:02
- AugBest time15:30
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:38
- NovBetter not6:50
- DecBest time5:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. In June, 34 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lahti
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Heinola13 places31 km
- Kalkkinen7 places34 km
- Lammi5 places36 km
- Pukkila6 places39 km
- Padasjoki5 places41 km
- Lapinjärvi12 places50 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lahti?
The best known: Salpausselkä, Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum, Ristinkirkko, Lahti, Tiirismaa, Hollola Church. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lahti?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12.
How do you get to Lahti?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 84 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lahti as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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