Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Päijänne Risteilyt Hildén
CRUISE
( 014-263-447;
www.paijanne-risteilythilden.fi
; Jun-Aug)
Offers a large variety of lake cruises from Lahti, including day-long voyages to Jyväskylä
(€76, 10½ hours, Tuesday) and shorter jaunts, including trips to the Vääksy canal, some
with optional lunch buffet.
Festivals & Events
Ski Games
SKIING
Lahti hosts several annual winter sports events including the Ski Games in early March.
Sibelius Festival
MUSIC
The Sibelius Festival in mid-September has performances by Sinfonia Lahti, the city's
famous symphony orchestra.
Sleeping
There are central chain hotels; the closest characterful hotel is at
Messilä
.
Lahden Kansanopisto
HOSTEL
80, without bathroom €45/70, all incl breakfast; Jun-mid-Aug; )
A standout budget option, this college offers excellent summer accommodation in an
enormous art nouveau building. Rooms feature comfortable beds, desks and bedside
lamps, and there's a good kitchen on each floor. Shared facilities are spotless. HI discount;
dorm rates only available to members.
Patria Hostel
GUESTHOUSE
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
03-782-3783;
www.patriahostel.fi
;
Vesijärvenkatu 3;s/d €37/54; )
