Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Tavastia Proper, Finland

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. 4.5 Museo Militaria (94 reviews)
   - Visiting a local exhibition
   Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   As residents of Hämeenlinna, this is one museum we had not visited earlier. The whole exhibition is extremely comprehensive, with many sections from early days until the modern times, the quality of the exhibits is amazing! For a short visit of around 2 hours you can certainly get a good overview, but to fully appreciate and understand the exhibition, many visits would be needed. Having said that, it is still a wonderful and enlightening exhibition, even for the casual vistor, and certainly is highly recommended, See more..
   
7. 4.5 Lahti Ski Museum (86 reviews)
   - The inner child will love it.
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   A fantastic little museum. The staff were great. Especially the young guy who explained to me and my son in English and Finnish what was there to see, how to interact with things and even took pics for us. My boy loved the interaction part and so did I. The ski jumping figures were my boys favourite. Mine was the shooting! I got 127m on the ski jumping simulator once too. Thats harder than it looks. The exhibitions are well kept, informed and very nice. Bit small but was free for my boy so I was happy with that. Go enjoy! See more..
   
8. 4.5 Lahti Sports Center (82 reviews)
   - Wow!
   Sports Complexes
   
   
   This is an incredible structure. Well worth the few Euros to take the lift to the top for a magnificent view of Lahti and the lake. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Lahti Harbor (75 reviews)
   - Popular summer spot outside the city center
   Spent 1-2 hours Piers & Boardwalks
   
   
   Lahti Harbor by Lake Vesijärvi offers a great environment for a summer day. There are various restaurants, ship restaurants, and cafes with terraces. Cafe Kariranta is a former train station building. In addition to restaurants, the port area has a Pro Puu center with galleries and design stores. The most striking building is Sibelius Hall, where you can admire the modern wooden architecture. Several different lake cruises depart from the port. You can choose a short lunch cruise, an evening cruise on the Vääksy canal, or travel through two canals to Heinola. There is a 15-minute walk from the city center and half an hour from the railway station. See more..
   
10. 4.5 The Parola Armour Museum (73 reviews)
    - Great place for small boys (and even bigger boys)
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Military Museums • Speciality Museums
    
    
    Really big and spectacular tank museum. There are probably about 100 tanks in the museum, some of which are in the outdoor area. There is also one special tank (T-26 from year 1933) in the museum, the only surviving tank of that type in the world. A couple of hours in the museum goes so fast because there is so much to see. There is also one armored train in museum. The children especially liked the tanks where they could climb on or go inside. There is also a café with fantastic jelly donut on sale. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum) (57 reviews)
    - The history art of Finnish glass
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Experience the past, present and future of glass, all wrapped inside an authentic interior designed by the legendary Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Birthplace of Jean Sibelius (47 reviews)
    - An Oasis of Calm
    Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
    
    
    Composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was born and lived the first 20 years of his life in Hameenlinna. The rooms of his birthplace are decorated in the style of the era between the 1860s and the 1880s, and the museum exhibition sheds light on little Janne’s childhood years in Hameenlinna. A guided tour will provide you with more information. Chamber concerts are regularly held at the hall of the museum. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (Closed: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Sunday, Independence Day 6.12. and Christmas 23.–26.12.) See more..
    
13. 4.5 Ristinkirkko (45 reviews)
    - Johanna Försti concert
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Excellent acoustics, a little bit cold temperature. Soft chairs to sit. Lovely day light from the windows, architech by Alvar Aalto See more..
    
14. 4.5 Vääksy Canal (31 reviews)
    - Must-see attraction in Vääksy
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Vääksy canal is a must-see attraction when visiting in Asikkala. It is always exciting to watch boats and ships go through the canal lock. The area is bustling with people especially during sunny summer days. It is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike. There are plenty of cafeterias, restaurants and shops around the canal area. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Laune Central Park (29 reviews)
    - Free fun for kids
    Spent 1-2 hours Playgrounds
    
    
    On a sunny day it might be packed because it's free for all. The only thing costing is the mini golf. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Radio and TV Museum (24 reviews)
    - A museum visit to remember
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibition. Outside, you can find the old radio broadcasting building, with some activities. Inside, you get an overview of this AM stations history and the history of Finnish Broadcasting, both radio and TV. There are plenty of activities you can do - listen to samples, make a phonecall old fashion way, and of course you can buy some souvenirs and small staff. I recommend the salt liqourice (which Finns love). You can buy coffee to go during your visit. Everything is kept well and clean and the staff is super friendly. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Viihdeuimala Vesihelmi (23 reviews)
    - One of best swimming pools
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Health Clubs • Water Parks
    
    
    The Vesihelmi Spa in Forssa is a water sports centre full on pleasure for the whole family. Feel the joy of sliding down the water slides, or swimming in the pool with artificial waves. Enjoy the heated therapy pool, whirlpools and sauna. Whether alone or in a group, you are welcome to exercise in the Vesihelmi Spa! See more..
    
18. 4.5 Lahti Historical Museum (23 reviews)
    - Not to be missed
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Dear visitors, Lahti Historical Museum is currently closed due to renovation. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Pihamaa Estate & Winery (20 reviews)
    - Surprise!
    Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    Pihamaa Estate & Winery is located in the village of Kalkkinen, 28 km from Vääksy, Asikkala. The estate is one of the oldest in the region and is still operated by the same family. Pihamaa Estate offers berries, fresh vegetables and an impressive range of other locally produced goods; cheese, flowers and handicrafts. The products are sold in a renovated farm house which is worth a stroll. Pihamaa is also well-known its wines made from berries. For example the Sparkling Wine is produced by the "method classique" - the same as the ever famous Champagne. Pihamaa Winery has received numerous recognitions from the Finnish Culinary Society and the wines have won several medals in the yearly competition between all Finnish wineries. Pihamaa Estate & Winery is open daily during June - August. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.