Lahti Map, Finland

Lahti History

Nearly the whole village burned down in June of 1877, but the accident actually turned out to be positive for Lahti's development, as this led to the authorities resuming their deliberations again on making Lahti a town.  In 1878, Lahti was given market town rights, along with a grid, empire-style town, which included wider roads and a big market square.  This plan is still used in the basis of Lahti’s center, and... read more

Lahti Nightlife

Cumulus is a great spot that you can go to in order to meet new people, and this may be the sole purpose that people go there for.  At Cumulus, they play new hits, as well as old hits, while they throw in a few slow songs during the night.  This place is great for people of all ages, not just teens.  The dress code isn't too fancy, so women can wear a nice pair of pants or a casual dress. read more

Lahti Sightseeing

The Musical Fountain is definitely a must see, which is located near the passenger harbor in Kariniemi park next to the Pikku-Vesijärvi pond.  This is the biggest musical fountain that can be found in the Nordic (Scandinavian) countries, and it was built in 1997 by Lahti Energia, an energy company.  Lights, music, and water are a combination that creates a wonderful symphony, which is best seen in the evenings of... read more

Lahti Travel Guide

The terrain of Lahti is very hilly, with the city located on a group of ridges that were created during the past glacial period.  There is also an extensive area of timber in the city, which makes Lahti the center of the furniture industry in Finland, containing plywood, spool, and lumber mills. read more