Lahti is the gateway to Finnish Lakeland, the largest lake region in Europe. Take a cruise through the canals and experience national landscapes, such as the eight-kilometer Pulkkilanharju Ridge in Päijänne National Park, or enjoy local delicacies on the waterfront.

Lahti is a pioneer in environmentalism and the first Finnish city to be appointed the European Green Capital. Lahti will also become carbon neutral in 2025, and our residents and businesses are truly leading the way in the urban sustainable living. In Lahti, you can be sure your event meets the highest standards of sustainability.

Lahti, a city of just 120,000 people, offers the intimacy and cosiness of a small town with the services, efficiencies and logistics of a major city.

The Lahti region is located less than an hour’s drive from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, so it’s easy to reach from all over the world – no connecting flights in Helsinki are necessary. And once you arrive in the city, you’ll find that everything is within walking distance, with Lahti’s transport hub, venues, restaurants, shopping streets and many hotels all close at hand.

Sports have always been major part of the city’s identity. Come and experience the Nordic lifestyle, with its outdoor activities and healthy foods, as well as the fresh air and world’s purest water.