Guidebook for Lahti
Food Scene
Mamma Maria is the best Italian restaurant (or any) in town. It's reasonably prized, and has lunch until 3PM. They always have a warm welcome and huge portions.
http://mammamaria.fi/
Vapaudenkatu
VapaudenkatuMamma Maria is the best Italian restaurant (or any) in town. It's reasonably prized, and has lunch until 3PM. They always have a warm welcome and huge portions.
http://mammamaria.fi/
Upscale dining and distillery. Features best of Finnish ingredients with a modern twist. While you're there, visit the distillery in the basement.
Rautatienkatu 13
13 RautatienkatuUpscale dining and distillery. Features best of Finnish ingredients with a modern twist. While you're there, visit the distillery in the basement.
Sightseeing
Lake Vesijärvi is beatiful and boasting with boat restaurants, an old style cafe with huge pastries, wood architecture park and of course boats and seagulls.
Satamakatu
SatamakatuLake Vesijärvi is beatiful and boasting with boat restaurants, an old style cafe with huge pastries, wood architecture park and of course boats and seagulls.
Beautiful church designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto 1978. Open to public every summer. Otherwise open during service, events and concerts.
Kirkkokatu 4
4 KirkkokatuBeautiful church designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto 1978. Open to public every summer. Otherwise open during service, events and concerts.
Essentials
The nearby grocery (Valintatalo) closes at 10PM. In case you need to buy food later than that, the garage shop is open till 12AM.
Lahdenkatu 57
57 LahdenkatuThe nearby grocery (Valintatalo) closes at 10PM. In case you need to buy food later than that, the garage shop is open till 12AM.
Nearest supermarket and also the nearest cash point. Try also Syke/S-Market across the street. Also has a cash point inside.
Kauppakatu 13
13 KauppakatuNearest supermarket and also the nearest cash point. Try also Syke/S-Market across the street. Also has a cash point inside.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary exhibitions and home to the local artists associations. They also have comprehensive collection of art for sale.
Kymintie 1
1 KymintieContemporary exhibitions and home to the local artists associations. They also have comprehensive collection of art for sale.
Independent Cinema screening independent films as well as some curiosities. Its a cute environment with reasonable tickets prices.
http://www.kinoiiris.com/
Saimaankatu 12
12 SaimaankatuIndependent Cinema screening independent films as well as some curiosities. Its a cute environment with reasonable tickets prices.
http://www.kinoiiris.com/
Home to world renowned Lahti Symphony Orchestra (try Thursday evenings). Has lots of concerts ranging from classical to pop. Located in the pretty harbour area.
Ankkurikatu 7
7 AnkkurikatuHome to world renowned Lahti Symphony Orchestra (try Thursday evenings). Has lots of concerts ranging from classical to pop. Located in the pretty harbour area.
Everything Else
A must see! The public swimming pool located at the bottom of the ski jumps at the sports center. You can even see ski jumping rehersals while swimming the 50m pool.
Open only summer: 27.5.–11.8.
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Lahti Sports Center
8 SalpausselänkatuA must see! The public swimming pool located at the bottom of the ski jumps at the sports center. You can even see ski jumping rehersals while swimming the 50m pool.
Open only summer: 27.5.–11.8.
The closest swimming pool. Admissions reasonably priced. Has a nice sauna.
Closed during summer: 17.6.–28.7.
Katajapolku 4
4 KatajapolkuThe closest swimming pool. Admissions reasonably priced. Has a nice sauna.
Closed during summer: 17.6.–28.7.
Kisapuisto area is a multi-use park for tennis, squash, basketball and of course football. In the winter, try the huge ice rink for free. If they fit, you're free to borrow my ice skates.
Kariniemenkatu
KariniemenkatuKisapuisto area is a multi-use park for tennis, squash, basketball and of course football. In the winter, try the huge ice rink for free. If they fit, you're free to borrow my ice skates.
Entertainment & Activities
Big beautiful family-friendly beach with sand and grassy hills to adore the sun. Located next Mukkula Manor and camping site. Walking distance from the flat, or take bus number 30.
Ritaniemenkatu
RitaniemenkatuBig beautiful family-friendly beach with sand and grassy hills to adore the sun. Located next Mukkula Manor and camping site. Walking distance from the flat, or take bus number 30.
Shopping
If you're into a good rummage, Cetori has over 150 flea market stalls. You can make good finds on pretty much anything for pennies.
Saimaankatu 54
54 SaimaankatuIf you're into a good rummage, Cetori has over 150 flea market stalls. You can make good finds on pretty much anything for pennies.