5 Star Places To Visit in Tavastia Proper, Finland (45)

1. 5.0 Jump Up (54 reviews)
   - Coolest snowmobile place in Scandinavia!
   Spent 2-3 hours Safaris • Gear Rentals • Off-Road & ATV Trails
   
   
   Quad and snowmobile safaris, paintball games and many other leisure activities in Lahti! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Getaway Hämeenlinna (48 reviews)
   - Very good escape room
   Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   Getaway Room Escape Hameenlinna offers high quality room escape games. Our game center is located next to Hame Castle. Our intriguing stories, well-built rooms and insightful puzzles will get you hooked – book your game and experience it yourself! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Church of Hollola (27 reviews)
   - One of the church in Finland
   Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   This old greystone church is located in countryside near lake Vesijärvi. Location is beautiful both during summertime and wintertime. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Pako Group (25 reviews)
   - Great place with cool and realistic quests!
   Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   High quality entertainment in Lahti! We are specialized in escape rooms and in the future also in other free time activities. Our mission is to make you enjoy your time with us! Come shiver with horror and escape from the notorious Hannibal! The largest single room escape in Lahti, almost 60m² to play! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Jalolautta & SUP Rentals (24 reviews)
   - Amazing!
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Stand Up Paddleboarding
   
   
   Beautiful place to spend a great time with friends, the lake is stunning and is great to have Sauna inside the floating house and then get into the lake. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Holy Cross Church (12 reviews)
   - WOW! Not many of these left in Finland!
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Everybody talks about Porvoo medieval church but this is at least as impressive! Old plank floors, drawings all over the walls and enchanting small wooden statues and coats of arms...! Definitely a pearl off the beaten track! See more..
   
7. 5.0 Palander House (12 reviews)
   - Very interesting home museum
   Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
   Palander House presents the lifestyle of a bourgeois Hameenlinna family 100 years ago. The museum showcases a variety of room ensembles, ranging from the elegant drawing room to the servants’ kitchen. The museum is located in the north-east corner of the city centre in an area with lots of period houses. Admission fee includes a guided tour. These are held every 30 minutes. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Christmas Exhibition 30.11.2019-6.1.2020 Mon–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Padasjoen Tuomastornit (10 reviews)
   - Amazing view to Lake Päijänne
   Spent < 1 hour Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
   Well worth the climb. Theres two towers, one smaller and one bigger. From the bigger one theres amazing view to Lake Päijänne. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Heinolan Vesitorni (5 reviews)
   - Näköala kahvila
   Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
   Vesitornin kahvilasta on hienot näkymät Heinolan ylle. Kahvila on viihtyisä. Kannattaa käydä kahvilla jos poikkeaa Heinolassa. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Kelvenne Trail (5 reviews)
    - Beautiful day hike in Kelvenne national park
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    The Kelvenne trail is situated in Päijänne National Park and is especially suitable for a day trip. The trail can be walked either from the south of the island (Kirkkosalmi) to the north (Likolahti) or vice versa. M/S Elbatar sails to Kelvenne Island from Padasjoki four times a week in July and once a week from Asikkala. Kelvenne Island can also be reached by water taxi from Padasjoki or by charter cruise (Asikkala, Padasjoki or Sysmä) during summer. The trail is suitable for hiking and Nordic walking and it is accessible from May to September. The path starts at Kirkkosalmi and it is marked with blue painted marks. Trail passes through beautiful esker and lake scenery. There are a number of sheltered bays which are beautiful places to rest, and there are also several campfire sites. Beside the esker landscape, the effects of the Ice Age can also be found in the form of kettle holes: one of the kettle holes has formed a small lake in the middle of Kelvenne Island! See more..
    
11. 5.0 Kasityokeskus Sigrid (4 reviews)
    - Mielenkiintoisia ostettavia tuotteita
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Lessons & Workshops
    Sigridissä on käsityöläisten tuotteita. Tosi mielenkiintoisia ja erilaisia. Lisäksi lähiruokaa ostettavissa. Kannattaa poiketa erilaisessa kaupassa. See more..
    
12. 5.0 Skafur-Tour (4 reviews)
    - Great experience in Lapland
    Multi-day Tours • Bike Tours • Private Tours • Rail Tours • Day Trips
    
    
    Our experience with Skafur-Tour was great! We had the unfortune of postponing this trip 4 times between 2020 and 2021 due to Covid restrictions but every time we promptly received an updated travel plan for our activities in Lapland. Through the local activities booked by Skafur we went on boat trips, hiking, fishing, biking, canoening, sight-seeing and visiting a reindeer farm. Definitely recommended to have Skafur organizing your tour in Finland, especially if you're looking for adventures! See more..
    
13. 5.0 Hellimö (4 reviews)
    - Paradise middle of knowhere!
    Spent 1-2 hours Spas
    
    
    We are a unique health spa less than an hour from Helsinki and 20 minutes from Lahti. We have different saunas, a hot tub, saltroom, bright light treatment room, sound wave massage etc.. also massage and beauty treatments. We are located in an over 100 yrs old wool factory. We welcome groups (6-30 persons) and individuals. Come and see our beatiful and one of a kind spa! See more..
    
14. 5.0 Naivistit Iittalassa Foundation (4 reviews)
    - Naivistinen taide saa hyvälle mielelle
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
    
    
    Naïve art gallery located in Iittala Village. Summer and winter exhibitions, see the webpage for more information: https://naivistit.fi See more..
    
15. 5.0 Hartola Golf (3 reviews)
    - Hartolan kuninkaallinen golf
    Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
    
    
    Wellcome to Hartola Golf and Linna Hotelli. Enjoy your stay! See more..
    
16. 5.0 Pajulahden seikkailupuisto (3 reviews)
    - Kimpparetki naapurikunnasta
    Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Climbing Tours
    
    
    Valtava valikoima monipuolisia ratoja. Haastetta ihan koko perheelle. Suosittelen. Todella ystävällinen henkilökunta. See more..
    
17. 5.0 Vilppulan Tila (3 reviews)
    - Kakkulauantait ja tuoreet marjat, nam!
    Spent < 1 hour Farms
    
    
    Tunnelissa kasvatetut mansikat ovat ihan vertaansa vailla: jättiläisiä ja makoisia! Samoin vadelmat. Lisäksi tilalta saa omista marjoita tehtyjä mehuja ja jopa saippuaa. Saippua yllätti paitsi aidolla tuoksullaan myös miellyttävällä tuntumalla, mikä käsiin jäi pesun jälkeen. Niin ja ei pidä unohtaa vadelmatarhan hunajaa ja kesän uutuustuotetta jäätelöä, joka valmistuu yhteistyössä Lahden Paavolan Citymarketin kanssa tilan marjoista. See more..
    
18. 5.0 Korutasku (2 reviews)
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
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19. 5.0 Pelto-Seppalan Tila (2 reviews)
    Spent 1-2 hours Ranches
    
    
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20. 5.0 Rollagga Escape Room (2 reviews)
    - A great Escape Room xperience!
    Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    Rollagga escape room offers escape game experiences in two locations in Riihimäki. We have 60 minutes games, but also longer ones up to 135 minutes. See more..
    
21. 5.0 Ypajan Musiikkiteatteri (2 reviews)
    Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
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22. 5.0 Jokiranta and Suspension Bridge (2 reviews)
    Spent < 1 hour Bridges
    
    
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23. 5.0 Forssan kaupunki (2 reviews)
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
    The Forssa national urban park is peaceful nature in the centre of the city, it is long and relaxing walks; it is doing together, astonishment and beauty. Forssa National Urban Park describes the change from farmed land into industrial environment and onwards to beautiful and living city of parks. See more..
    
24. 5.0 Erärenki (1 review)
    - Melomtaretkellä Tammelassa
    Ski & Snow Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    Kävimme tänään Erärengin melontaretkellä Tapolanjärvellä Tammelassa. Kauniit maisemat, ystävällinen palvelu ja asiantunteva palvelu. Kiitos paljon Erärenki! See more..
    
25. 5.0 FoRestful (1 review)
    - Berry picking
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips
    
    
    We hiked in the beautiful Liesjärvi National Park and saw unique Kyynäränharju Ridge. We also picked berries and gathered around open fire with coffee and blueberry soup. The guide (Inu) was so nice and she told us lot of information of the local nature. Strong recommendation! See more..
    
26. 5.0 Hyvikkälä Trade Museum (1 review)
    Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
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27. 5.0 Mikkolan Suoramyynti (1 review)
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
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28. 5.0 Dorkin Park (1 review)
    Parks
    
    
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29. 5.0 The Theatre House (1 review)
    - Hääjuhlat
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Civic Centres
    
    
    The Theatre House was designed By the Nystrom-Petrelius-Penttila architectural firm and it was originally built in 1898 as the offices of Sysma Savings Bank. The architecture of the building represents the romantic nationalistic style, which was still just coming into fashion in Finland at the end of the 1800´s See more..
    
30. 5.0 Ekonkoski (1 review)
    - Kahden kaarisillan kävely / Two wooden bridges walk around
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    Ekonkoski area is a easily reachable site with beautiful sceneries and clear rolling water. It offers good opportunities for fishing and has built platforms as well as bridges. See more..
    
31. 5.0 Lahetystori (1 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Flea & Street Markets
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32. 5.0 Kapatuosian Nakatorni Avattu (1 review)
    - Nice view to lake Vesijärvi
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    Sighttower is located on top of small hill which is north from Hollola church. There is nice view from sighttower to lake Vesijärvi. Stairs inside of sighttower are pretty steep. See more..
    
33. 5.0 Mansikkanummi (1 review)
    - Магазин Клубники
    Spent < 1 hour Farms
    В пригороде Ориматтилы, что под Лахти, уютный фермерский магазин. Хозяева Сейя и Теро Нумми более 15 лет выращивают и продают клубнику, чёрную смородину, зелёный горошек. Некоторые покупатели много лет приезжают сюда из других мест Финляндии, считая здешнюю клубнику лучшей. Возможно,так и есть, ведь посадочный материал выписан в Голландии, и на ферме за растениями осуществляется хороший уход. Достаточно сказать, что под каждый куст укладывается чистая солома - olki, чтобы ягоды не касались земли. See more..
    
34. 5.0 Heinolan Kesateatteri (1 review)
    - O what a soectacle!
    Theaters
    Area of this summer theatre is beautiful in a large garden. Show is every time well prepared and made by heart. See more..
    
35. 5.0 Lasistudio Mafka & Alakoski (1 review)
    - Upea elämys
    Art Galleries
    
    
    Osallistuimme lasinpuhalluselämykseen. Nyt antaisimme pisteitä 6/5, jos se olisi mahdollista. Kokemus oli kokonaisvaltainen ja jälkeenpäin ollaan mietitty miten erityistä tämä oli. Taiteilijat olivat todella taitavia ja luotsasivat meitä ensikertalaisia taitavasti ja mielenkiintoisesti lasinpuhalluksen saloihin. Tunnelma oli välitön ja kannustava. Pääsimme myös tutustumaan, kun taiteilija teki lintukirjasta poimimamme lehtopöllökorun. Taidokasta työtä! See more..
    
36. 5.0 Royal Manor Brewery (1 review)
    - Ison Piipun juurella hyvää olutta
    Spent More than 3 hours Breweries • Civic Centres
    Oluttupa Iso Piippu & Kuninkaankartanon Panimo Oman panimon myöta Mustialassa saneerattiin 1997 viljamakasiinin toiseen kerrokseen legendaarinen Oluttupa Iso Piippu, anniskeluravintola (A-oikeudet). Tarjolla on mm. Kuninkaankartanon Panimon oluita, kahvia - ainakin tunnelmaa! Nyt tarjolla myos Lepaan Viini- ja puutarhatilan tuotteita! See more..
    
37. 5.0 Riihimaen Kaupunginmuseo (1 review)
    - Upea lämminhenkinen laskiaistapahtuma
    Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    Historical Museum of Riihimaki (fi. Riihimaen kaupunginmuseo) was founded in 1961. The museum moved to the present premises in 1970. The building is one of the oldest in town, built in 1858 to the house of the railway station master’s family, ticket box and telegraph office. The newly built railway was start for the growth and wellbeing of the village of Riihimaki a hundred and sixty years back. See more..
    
38. 5.0 Asikkala - Million Bricks Church (1 review)
    - One of its kind
    Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Asikkala Church is also known as "The church of million bricks"The bricks were made in a local factory in 1878 founded especially for the purpose! The church has two styles namely Gothic and Roman. The tower is 54m high ,the Church has a capacity of 1200 people. Organ made in 1902 .The old wood Owen made by late 1800 Worthwhile ro visit. See more..
    
39. 5.0 Rautatiesilta (1 review)
    - Scenic spot
    Bridges • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
    The first railway bridge over Vanajavesi was built in the 1870s when the railway line was extended from Hämeenlinna in the direction of Tampere. The first bridge was damaged during the Civil War in 1918. The new arch bridge made of steel was completed in the early 1920s. The railway bridge was widened with another similar arch bridge in 1960 when the second pair of tracks in the direction of Tampere was built. In 1953-1981, there was a pier for Hopealinja boats next to the bridge. Trains stopped here and you could take a scenic cruise in the direction of Tampere. When traveling by train from Helsinki to Tampere, the views are most beautiful at this point. You will see the stunning Vanajavesi Lake and the historic Aulanko Hotel. We have gone many times under this bridge while walking from the railway station to the hotel or back. It is a scenic 4-kilometer lakeside walk. See more..
    
40. 5.0 Red Captive Monument (1 review)
    - Striking realistic memorial
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    At the end of the Finnish Civil War in 1918, there was a prison camp called Fellman Field located at the site that is now called Fellman Park. The Monument to the Red Prisoners is a large-scale work of art designed by sculptor Erkki Kannosto in granite and bronze. It was unveiled in 1978, 60 years after the war. The memorial is based on an elevated square plane covered with granite tiles, with side dimensions of 14 meters. At the back of the level is a wide granite gate that rises to a height of more than 5 meters. On top of the level are five human figures over a three-meter-high bronze cast, four men and one woman, symbolizing the prisoners released from the camp. See more..
    
41. 5.0 Hameen Keskiaikafestivaali (1 review)
    Spent More than 3 hours Cultural Events
    
    
    The roots of Hame Medieval Festival are deep around the medieval Hame Castle. Small market-event has grown as a glorious festival that offers medieval experiences and culture for all daring to step inside the walls of the medieval village. Welcome to one-week-trip to the medieval times in every August. See more..
    
42. 5.0 The Homecoming Of The Hakkapeliitta (1 review)
    - An impressive tribute to the Finnish cavalry
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This striking work by sculptor Pentti Papinaho is centrally located south of Lahti Market Square, at the intersection of Aleksanterinkatu and Mariankatu. The sculpture was completed in 1975 and revealed in another location but it was transferred to the current location in 1991. It was unveiled for the second time on the Armed Forces Flag Day on June 4. The new location is more central. It is on a straight line between Lahti City Hall and the Church of the Cross. This rider statue is depicting two Hakkapeliittas returning home. The Hakkapeliittas were Finnish cavalry who served in the Swedish army, especially during the Thirty Years' War in 1618–1648. See more..
    
43. 5.0 Statue Of Liberty Of Lahti (1 review)
    - Striking liberty statue
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This bronze statue is a hero statue for the White soldiers who died in the 1918 Civil War. The statue by a known Finnish sculptor Viktor Jansson (the father of author Tove Jansson) was revealed in 1921 in the Town Hall Park. The statue depicts a nude male figure. The model was the young Elias Simelius who was later renamed Elias Simojoki, a priest and Member of Parliament as an IKL activist. See more..
    
44. 5.0 Labour Monument (1 review)
    - A striking monument praising the work
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This bronze statue by sculptor Yrjö Liipola was revealed in 1946 in the beautiful Town Hall park The statue is a monument for Lahti wood processing. The statue was donated by factory owner Aukusti Asko-Avonius. He was the founder of the Asko Group, a furniture manufacturer in Lahti. The statue depicts a shirtless logger with an ax wiping sweat on his forehead. The three reliefs on the pedestal of the statue depict a happy home, a carpenter and an apprentice, and a modern industrial plant. See more..
    
45. 5.0 Lahti Block Party (1 review)
    Cultural Events
    
    
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