Just 6 miles northwest of Helsinki, the city of Lahti stands on the edge of Finland's watery lake district. Visitors who hire a car in Lahti can take advantage of some of southern Finland's best snow sports facilities and the popular Enonsaari Island in the Lake, where families flock to enjoy the scenic spots for swimming and picnics. Further afield, Kelvenne Island is considered one of Finland's most picturesque, and Pyhaniemi Manor is one of the country's most important stately homes. Orimattila has the biggest outlet mall in the region, and Messilä has the largest ski centre in southern Finland.
Finland's ninth-largest city is renowned as a centre for design and environmentalism. By hiring a car in Lahti you'll be able to find the attractive waterfront, as the city stands in a bay on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi. The spectacular wooden Sibelius Hall is a large modern music venue which is home to one of Finland's best-known symphony orchestras. The Hall is an attraction in its own right, with tours and special exhibitions. The impressive sports centre includes ski jumps, chair lifts and a ski museum, there's a historical museum in an old manor house and the Laune Family Park is an extensive indoor and outdoor adventure playground.
