Lahti Map, Finland

Lahti Travel Guide

Lahti is the melting pot of cultural ambitions, and during recent years it has seen the development of a very big congress and concert center, known as Sibelius Hall.  The hall has sparked a lot of controversy, where much of the population feels that the money that is used for its purposes could be spent in a better way, such as on education or health care. read more

Lahti Sightseeing

There are a couple of sights that you can see while visiting Lahti, Finland, as this city is full of culture and history.  One of these is the Church of the Cross, which was designed by the architect Alvar Aalto, and it was finished in 1978.  There is a sculpture in the yard of the church, which is known as 'Spirit of Freedom' by Wäinö Aaltonen.  The church is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm; on... read more

Lahti History

The Township Board of Lahti increased its effort to turn the village into a town by the 1890s.  These efforts finally paid off during the spring of 1904 when the Senate gave their approval.  At the end of the next year, Lahti comprised of about 8,200, where just short of 3,000 lived right in town.  In only 10 years, all of the town's essential municipal institutions were constructed, along with a town hall and a... read more

Lahti Nightlife

8-sali is located at the Youth Centre in Lahti where you can listen to many independent bands.  You can hear a lot of metal, hip-hop, goth, and punk; and the smaller gigs tend to give off a better atmosphere.  There aren't any age restrictions for this place either. read more