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Lahti Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in the region of Päijänne Tavastia in Finland

About Lahti

Originating fromHollolamunicipality, Lahti was just a village until it got the railway in 1870. It then grew quickly and got its city status in 1905. In 2016, the municipality ofNastolawas incorporated into Lahti. In 2021 Lahti had a population of 120,000 making it the 8th largest city inFinlandby population. It is near the country's gravity centre by population. The area was inhabited already 9,000 years ago, with one of the oldest settlements found in Finland.

Top Attractions in Lahti

Explore the best things to see and do in Lahti:

  • Ankkuri beach
  • Classic Motor Show
  • Finland's Motorcycle Museum
  • Lahti Art Museum
  • Lahti Historical Museum
  • Lahti Sports Center
  • Lahti Swimming Pool
  • Lake Vesijärvi

Where to Eat in Lahti

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ahtialan Pizza-Kebab
  • 🍴Ararat
  • 🍴Aspendos Kebab
  • 🍴El Toro
  • 🍴Italiano
  • 🍴Kahvila Oskari

Where to Stay in Lahti

  • 🏨Hotelli Cumulus Lahti
  • 🏨Huoneistohotelli Lahden Koti
  • 🏨Koti Onnela
  • 🏨Matkakoti Patria
  • 🏨Omenahotelli Lahti
  • 🏨Scandic Lahti

Lahti Travel Guide Sections

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