Place to visit
Messilä Skicenter, Finland: what it is and when to go
Messilä Skicenter is a ski resort (Messilän Lumikeskus) in Finland (Lahti). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 11. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Snow
- Local name
- Messilän Lumikeskus
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 84 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 61.01734, 25.55344
What it is and where
Messilä Skicenter is a ski resort (Messilän Lumikeskus) in Finland (Lahti).
It is in Lahti, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 6.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 61.01734, 25.55344; 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 covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Snow places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Messilä Skicenter is December to February.
- JanBest time6:03
- FebBest time8:38
- MarPossible11:19
- AprBetter not14:19
- MayBetter not17:03
- JunBetter not18:48
- JulBetter not18:03
- AugBetter not15:30
- SepBetter not12:32
- OctBetter not9:38
- NovBetter not6:50
- DecBest time5:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hakalaukunsuo nature conservation areaProtected area1.5 km
- TiirismaaHill in Hollola, Finland1.9 km
- Kintterönsuon aarnimetsäProtected area1.9 km
- Kintterönsuo nature consevation areaProtected area2.1 km
- Hollolan HelluntaiseurakuntaTemples3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Snow
- Levi, Finland: ski resort in Kittilä, Finland
- Vuokatti
- Salpausselkä: ski jumping venue at the Lahti Sports Centre in Finland
- Puijo ski jumping hill: complex of four ski jumping hills in Kuopio, Finland
- Pyhätunturi: fell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland
- Suomu: ski resort in Finland
Every Finland place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Messilä Skicenter?
It is a ski resort (Messilän Lumikeskus in the local language) in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Messilä Skicenter?
December to February. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 11.
How do you get to Messilä Skicenter?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 84 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hakalaukunsuo nature conservation area, Tiirismaa, Kintterönsuon aarnimetsä. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Lahti37 places to see in and around Lahti, Finland: Salpausselkä, Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum, Ristinkirkko, Lahti. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- Snow40 places for snow in Finland, from Levi, Finland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.