Høydepunkter i Lahtis

Lahti Essentials

Lahti combines industrial heritage with modern Finnish design and a world-renowned winter sports culture. Situated on the shores of Lake Vesijärvi, the city features the timber-framed Sibelius Hall and the Malva museum, housed in a former brewery. Its athletic legacy is anchored by the Salpausselkä ridges and the multi-use Lahti Stadium. This selection highlights the city's architectural landmarks, lakeside recreation areas, and specialized cultural spaces like the Pro Puu wooden design center.

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Sibelius Hall

The Sibelius Hall is a concert hall in Lahti, Finland, named after the composer Jean Sibelius. The concert hall was completed in 2000.

B

Malva - Lahden visuaalisten taiteiden museo

Museum of Visual Arts located in the historic Mallasjuoma brewery building. It integrates the Lahti Art Museum and the Poster Museum, showcasing contemporary art, design, and graphic works.

Otto Karikoski / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Lahti Stadium

Lahti Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Lahti, Finland. In Winter the stadium is used in cross-country skiing and biathlon.

Maasaak / CC BY-SA 4.0

D

Vesiurut

A musical fountain in Pikku-Vesijärvi park. It performs daily shows from May to October, featuring water jets synchronized with musical scores and colored lights.

E

Lahti Harbour

A lakeside hub on Lake Vesijärvi featuring historic steamships and modern architecture. It serves as a departure point for cruises and is home to the Sibelius Hall and the wooden Piano Pavilion.

F

Kariniemen puulajipuisto

An arboretum and nature trail on Kariniemi hill. The park contains diverse tree species and twelve concrete sculptures by artist Olavi Lanu designed to blend into the forest landscape.

G

Pro Puu -keskus

A gallery and association dedicated to Finnish wood design, located in a former match factory. It hosts exhibitions focusing on woodworking, furniture design, and architectural timber.