Do you think that no ski resorts can surprise you? Then go to Finland , to the town of Lahti, and you will understand how wrong they were. This quiet city is located near the bay of Lake Vesijärvi and is remarkable for the fact that there have been several competitions for skiing on a world level. Although Lahti itself is not a ski resort, there are about 100 kilometers of interesting trails for mountain and cross-country skiing in its vicinity. Now let's see what else you can do and see in Lahti.
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Interesting places in the city
This town is impregnated with the spirit of sport. In Lahti there are water parks, a large number of swimming pools, gyms, stadiums. Guests can stay in a modest room or luxury suite, everything depends on the possibilities and wishes. Among the sports attractions of Lahti is a magnificent complex, consisting of several springboards of impressive height, it is called Salpausselki. This is where the numerous championships, including those of international scale, were held. This ski theme in the Finnish city is not limited. As a cultural entertainment in the city of Lahti, you can visit the museum dedicated to the history of skiing. Here you can get acquainted with the history of both Finnish and world skiing. For the entertainment of visitors, a simulator that simulates jumping from the legendary springboard in the complex of Salpausselki. Everyone here can learn their potential in this sport.
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Be sure to visit the museum dedicated to the history of the development of television and radio. What is remarkable about this museum? Yes, even though the transmissions from Lahti had violated the radio silence of our planet. This was made possible by the world's first radio masts. Fans of mountain skiing , resting in Lahti, too, will not be bored, after all nearby there is Messila - one of the largest Finnish ski resorts!
Skiing
To the services of skiers who came to go for a drive to the resort of Messil, there are 14 trails, which, despite a small difference in heights (110 meters), will be of interest even to experienced athletes. Beginners, who only make the first steps in skiing , you can first go for a ride on the gentle slope, where children train. Everyone can receive lessons from instructors for a small fee, most of them are fluent in Russian. Serviced by 13 high-speed lifts. Pleases that after the descent you have to stand in line for only a few minutes. Local descents are not long, but very interesting (the longest is 880 meters).
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Tired of skiing in Messil, you can change the nature of the rest. For a moderate fee, you will be offered to participate in the most real winter safari, to ride a sleigh, to learn horse riding. For avid fishermen will offer interesting winter fishing on the local lake. In addition to the prepared trails, here you can ride on the "wild", freeride in Messil - this is common.
How can I get to Lahti? The most convenient option - by plane to Helsinki , and from there already go by bus or car. The distance from Helsinki to Lahti is just over 100 kilometers, so the road will take only an hour and a half. An excellent option to get to the place from Helsinki-Vantaa airport is a bus ride. To do this, you need to go to the bus station and get into one of the buses, standing near the 13 or 14 platform.
Visiting this place in the winter time will help you to relax, gain strength and the power to ride on excellent trails, as well as learn about skiing a lot of new things.