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Introducing Lohja
The peaceful and friendly inland town of Lohja (Swedish: Lojo) is on the shores of Lohjanjärvi, by far the biggest lake in this southern segment of Finland. An easy day-trip from Helsinki, Lohja's well worth visiting, especially if you have a car and can explore the lakeside and the surrounding area - the stamping ground of Elias Lönnrot, compiler of the Kalevala epic.
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Lohja, now within commuting distance from Helsinki, traditionally earned its living from two things: mining and apple-growing. Finland's oldest known iron-mining works were here, and it continues to be an important limestone extraction centre. The lime, so coveted by the building industry, also serves to enrich the soil for the growth of apples.
The tourist office (369 1309; www.lohja.fi; Karstuntie 4; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1.30pm Sat Jun-Aug, 9am-3pm Mon-Fri Sep-May) is near the main road junction in the centre of town. It has free Internet access. Buses stop at the station three blocks south of the tourist office on Laurinkatu.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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