Welcome to Lahti
Lahti's population has climbed from around 3000 in the 1900s to over 96 000 today, making it the seventh largest city in Finland. Lahti is a nice place to live, study, work or do business.
Lahti is located in the Southern Finland, 100 kilometers from Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Thanks to good connections via airplane, busses and trains Lahti is very easy to reach. Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport is within an hours drive from Lahti.
Lahti has a diversified industrial structure. The city is still the center of Finnish furniture industry, when at the same time the service sector and high technology companies are increasing their importance. Industry and construction employ about 35 % and services 64 % of the working population of 42 000. Design, quality and environmental technology are the main sectors developed and invested in.
Our city is the home of Lahti Polytechnic, one of the most respected and qualified polytechnics in Finland. Many of other educational institutions have their affiliates in Lahti, like the Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Helsinki.
Lahti offers events all around the year. In 2001 Lahti will host the Nordic World Ski Championships for the sixth time. Every year the Lahti Ski Games gather the best Nordic ski athletes and ten thousands of spectators to the Salpausselkä ridge. Possibilities for exercising and recreation are outstanding throughout the year.
The Sibelius Hall, a congress and concert centre, and numerous other facilities offer a wide range of cultural events. Sinfonia Lahti, the city orchestra, is internationally respected and presents musical masterpieces. The new harbour area with pleasant parks has become the living room of all citizens.
Above all, Lahti is known for its recreation possibilities, excellent location, marvelous nature and friendly people.
We welcome you to this dynamic city and do our best that you enjoy your stay in Lahti.
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