Dominated by three imposing ski jumps, the biggest standing 73m high and stretching 116m, Lahti’s Sports Centre is the city's major attraction. In summer, visitors can often see high-level jumpers training. The complex also includes an exhibition centre, outdoor swimming pool, football stadium, ski tracks and the enjoyable Hiihtomuseo.
Lahden Urheilukeskus
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Designed by acclaimed Finnish architects Hannu Tikka and Kimmo Lintula, the spectacular extension to Lahti's main concert venue opened in 2000 and is…
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On the shores of Vesijärvi, this large church 17km northwest of Lahti is an elegant late-15th-century structure with steep gables; the bell tower dates…
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In summer you can take a chairlift (€4) up to this observation terrace at the top of the ski jumps at the Lahden Urheilukeskus; it's great if there’s…
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Located in a decommissioned 1930s radio station crowning a gentle hill just south of the town centre, this museum has two floors of interactive exhibits…
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As well as a refurbished 'Sense of Skiing' exhibition that documents the history of the city's snow sports, this popular museum has a hugely enjoyable 3D…
2. Ski-Jump Observation Terrace
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In summer you can take a chairlift (€4) up to this observation terrace at the top of the ski jumps at the Lahden Urheilukeskus; it's great if there’s…
3. Lahden Historiallinen Museo
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Occupying a handsome late-19th-century manor house, Lahti’s historical museum stages hanging exhibitions illustrating aspects of the city's history, with…
0.59 MILES
Located in a decommissioned 1930s radio station crowning a gentle hill just south of the town centre, this museum has two floors of interactive exhibits…
0.76 MILES
Construction of this fourth and final church designed by Alvar Aalto was completed in 1978, two years after his death. Though showcasing his signature…
0.93 MILES
Designed by acclaimed Finnish architects Hannu Tikka and Kimmo Lintula, the spectacular extension to Lahti's main concert venue opened in 2000 and is…
8.26 MILES
On the shores of Vesijärvi, this large church 17km northwest of Lahti is an elegant late-15th-century structure with steep gables; the bell tower dates…