Lahti region

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BUSINESS & LIVING INLahti regionThe Sibelius Hall on the front cover was nominated asthe best conference centre in Finland in 2004.ATLANTIC OCEANFINLANDLahti RUSSIASWEDEN ESTONIANORWAYHelsinkiEUROPEThe Lahti region forms part of the Helsinkimetropolitan area. Lahti occupies an ideallogistic location in the centre of SouthernFinland, with good traffic connections toother parts of Finland. Lahti is only anhour's drive away from the greater Helsinkiregion and Helsinki-Vantaa internationalairport. The new Helsinki–Lahti railway hasshortened the travelling time from Helsinkito Lahti to less than 50 minutes by train.STTJyvskylSTTLahti - Helsinki ( the capital of Finland )100 kmBy motorway (from Helsinki) in under an hour,with Heinola another 30 minutes drive awayBy bus in just over an hourLahti - Airport: direct hourly connections every dayBy train 48 minutesPoriTampereRaumaHmeenlinnaTurkuMikkeliHeinolaLappeenrantaLAHTIKouvola VyborgLoviisa Kotka HaminaHelsinkiSt. PetersburgHankoTallinnThe City of Lahti.STTThe Lahti region is Finland's fifth largest urbanregion. With its versatile range of services the Cityof Lahti forms the centre of an economic region with200,000 inhabitants, as well as a thriving businesscity. The surrounding ridge and lake landscapesprovide a natural living environment. Lahti is alsothe gateway to the Finnish Lake District. Thewaterway stretching from Lake Vesijärvi via theVääksy Canal to Lake Päijänne allows you to reachas far as Central Finland by water.

Welcome to Lahti, City of Innovations and DesignThe city of Lahti, with population of almost 100 000, is theseventh largest in Finland. Thanks to excellent connectionsthis city, in the centre of Southern Finland, is easy to reach.Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport is within one hour’sdrive.Lahti is one of Finland's leading design cities. Designerseducated in Lahti have gained international recognitionespecially for their jewellery and industrial design. Otherareas of expertise include metal, woodworking and furnitureindustries. In addition, a lot of Finnish environmental expertiseis concentrated in Lahti region focusing especially on soiland water research, as well as waste treatment and recycling.Lahti is internationally known for winter sports and it hashosted the Nordic World Ski Championships six times. Inaddition, Lahti Symphony Orchestra has achieved internationalaward and success for its accounts of Jean Sibelius masterpieces.Innovations& DesignThe wood-built Sibelius Hall on a beautiful site by Lake Vesijärvi isa model of new technology and modern wood construction. Thearchitectural masterpiece plays host for both international congressesand classical and entertainment concerts. The SibeliusHall is worth visiting.You are warmly welcome to Lahti!MayorMr Tarmo Pipattiwww.lahti.eu/lahtieu3

4Lahti regionThe city of Lahti is a hundred yearsold, but its history dates back farLahti in the early 1900s.beyond that. Lahti is home to theoldest Finnish residential area knowntoday - the Ristola area in the suburbof Renkomäki was already populatedover 9,000 years ago! Furthermore,the village of Lahti is mentioned inofficial documents for the first timein 1445, as a village in Hollola parish.The Lahti region has a long tradition in trade and entrepreneurship. Good trafficconnections gave rise to a boom in business. The most significant brancheswere the joinery and textile industries, which centred on craftsmanship. Basedon these traditions, the city of Lahti - known as the city of carpenters - is stillthe most significant centre of woodworking and furniture design and manufacturein Finland.The medieval church of Hollola, dating back to 1480s.The City of Lahti.

Today, the radio masts,which were built in 1927,transmit broadcasts fromseven radio stations,as well as innumerablemobile calls.Strong industries in the Lahti region includethe plastics and mechatronics industries,as well as the food and beverage industries,which are largely based on grain cultivation.Together with the woodworking and furnitureindustries they account for a significantproportion of the GNP in the province. Theenvironmental business sector is a rapidlygrowing speciality sector in the region.A furniture shop in Lahti in the 1920s.SysmHartolaPadasjokiHmeenkoskiHollolaKrklHeinolaAsikkalaLahti NastolaOrimattilaArtjrviLahti region in briefnumber of inhabitants 198,434inhabitants / km 2 39number of households 94,491number of businesses 9,739area 6,258 km 2area of water 1,125 km 2number of lakes and ponds approx. 1,000coastline approx. 5,500 kmSTT/SPATIO5

6Commercial &IndustrialLifeLahti is the lively centre of an economicregion with approx. 200,000 inhabitants.The region's industrial structure is based onmany industries, such as the metal, woodworking,furniture and plastics industries.Industrial design by Stala Oy.DesignLahti is one of Finland's leading designcities. Its greatest asset is the highlyvalued educational institute: the LahtiInstitute of Design. The institute hasgained international recognition in particularfor jewellery and industrial design.Pro Puu Association- Finnish Furniture Design.Media education in Lahti is also secondto none.

Hartwall Ltd in Lahti – Finland's largestbeverage plant and one of world's most modern.Concentration ofGrain ExpertiseThe Lahti region has the largest and mostversatile concentration of grain expertise inthe country. Grain processing is simultaneouslyboth a traditional and a modern industrialbranch, which invests heavily in research anddevelopment.EnvironmentThe Lahti region has one of the largest concentrationsof environmental business in Finland. Environmentalexpertise in the region focuses on soil and waterresearch, as well as waste treatment and recycling.The Helsinki University Department of Ecological andEnvironmental Sciences, based in Lahti, engages inscientific environmental research and education.The environmental business sector is a rapidly growingbranch, which is mainly incorporated in a number oftraditional industries, such as the plastics, metal andlogistic industries. 74% of the total turnover fromenvironmental business activities in the Lahti regioncomes from industrial businesses.Logistic CentreLahti’s favourable logisticlocation has attracted manylogistic operators and otherbusinesses to the region.Lahti is also a gateway toRussia by railway. Increasing traffic on the Trans-SiberianRailway and the new Helsinki harbour have created newpossibilities for concentrating the distribution centre operationsin Southern Finland to Lahti.7

Institute of DesignThe Lahti Institute of Design is the most well known branch ofLahti University of Applied Sciences. The institute offers highereducation in the following fields:Information Graphics / Packaging DesignDesign Pedagogics / Product DesignInterior ArchitectureMulti Media DesignLahti University of Applied Sciences provideseducation to over 5,700 students. Environmentaltechnology is a popular degree programme.Industrial DesignFurniture DesignGraphic DesignFashion DesignPhotographyJewelleryCinemaLahti University ConsortiumThe Lahti University Consortium is anetwork university established by fourFinnish universities. It specialises inenvironmental, technical and economicsciences, as well as social and pedagogicalsciences. The Department of Ecologicaland Environmental Sciences is the onlyRil’s – fashion design byL-Fashion Group Oy.science department of the University ofHelsinki, which is located outside thegreater Helsinki area.9

10The Lahti region offersversatile housing options:choose from spacious cityhomes, atmospheric lakesidevillas or idyllic country houses.While the Lahti region offersa spacious and natural livingenvironment, the versatileservices of a modern cityremain close at hand.By a LakesideIn the Lahti region it is possible to fulfil the dream whichmost Finns foster - that of living by the water - as 18%of the area of the Lahti region is covered by water. Nearthe city centre you can even rent a jetty right outsideyour front door!Life & LivingPikku-Vesijärvi Park.

Modern wooden architecture.Wood Architecture in the City of CarpentersIn Lahti, the Finnish tradition of building fromtimber extends even to its residentialbuildings. Modern wooden-built apartmentbuildings have been constructed tocomplement residential areas with oldertraditional-style wooden houses. A completelynew wooden-built residential suburb, whichis set to become the largest in Scandinavia,is currently under construction in Lahti. Withits lake and forest setting and its low riseand compact building style, the new Karistoresidential area has been developed withcommunity spirit in mind.River Vääksynjoki in Asikkala.Nature on your DoorstepLahti’s many parks and greens bring nature to yourdoorstep, even in the city centre. The city of Lahti has340 hectares of man-made parks, while the naturalridge landscape provides an excellent and versatileenvironment for living and recreation.Lahti region has a versatile range of sports andcultural offerings to choose from. Its splendidnature and waterways offer countless optionsfor outdoor recreation and leisure time activities. 11

12Sports GamesLahti is an internationally renowned winter sports city. Lahti Sports Centre isone of world's best winter sports centres, and has already played host to theski world championships six times running. The annual World Cup event, knownas the Lahti Ski Games, has been organised in the city since 1923. The LahtiSki Games remain one of the winter’s biggest public festivals, attracting tensof thousands of spectators from near and far.Ski-jumping slopesin Lahti Sports Centre.WinterLEISUREThe Lahti region enjoys atrue winter deep in snow.Salpausselkä ridge offersa varied landscape whereopportunities for wintersports abound.Wintry LakeFrom the moment ice forms on Lake Vesijärvi,the lake transforms into an active winter sportsarena. Weather permitting, a ski track andskating route are maintained on the ice, leadingfrom Lahti harbour to the ski resort of Messilä.On a sunny late winter’s day you might evenmeet snowmobiles, hang gliders and dogsledsout on the ice. And if you need a break from allthat fresh winter’s air, you can stop for a snackin one of the coffee houses which line theLake Vesijärvi covered in ice.harbour front.

Each year, thousands of Finns andforeign visitors participate in theFinlandia Ski marathon, the largestmass ski event in Finland.Cross Country andDownhill SkiingThe beautiful landscape and varied terrain of Salpausselkä iscriss-crossed by hundreds of kilometres of ski tracks eachwinter. Ski tracks lead from Lahti sports centre to nearby Hollola,home to Messilä, Southern Finland's largest winter sports centre.Messilä boasts nine slopes for downhill skiing, snowboarding,freestyle, or telemark. One of the slopes is reserved forsnowboarders.Lake Vesijärvi.13

14SummerLEISUREWhat better way to spend a summer’s afternoon than enjoying a coffee andadmiring the stunning lake view from one of Lahti’s many harbourside coffeeshops, terraces and boat restaurants. Close to the harbour is the pretty parkof Pikku-Vesijärvi, with its small lake, fishing pier and musical fountain. Leadingoff from the park is the Lanu Sculpture Trail, which winds it way around Kariniemihill – en route look out for Professor Olavi Lanu’s 12 impressive sculptures,depicting the spirit of nature.GolfThe Lahti region is a golf lover’sparadise. The region boasts sixfull-size 18-hole golf courses. Inaddition to its two 18-holecourses, the Sports Institute ofFinland in Vierumäki also offersa training course with 9 fairways.Heinola bridge

By WaterLahti is the gateway to the Finnish Lake District. Lake Vesijärvi flowsinto the Päijänne waterway, and it is possible to travel by water to suchdestinations as Heinola, Jyväskylä and the waterway’s northernmostpoint of Viitasaari. The Vääksy and Kalkkinen canals, Päijänne NationalPark, with its impressive esker island of Kelvenne, and a host of idyllicrural villages each offer a wealth of attractions to sailing and boatingenthusiasts.Lahti harbour is also the departure pointfor boat traffic to Central Finland, as wellas daily pleasure cruises.Kelvenne National Park.Canoeing route in Nastola.Lahti Harbour.Nature TrailsThe Lahti region is an excellent base from whichto explore the beautiful ridge landscape ofSalpausselkä. Walkers and cyclists will be luredby its diverse nature. From Lahti Sports Centre,an extensive network of recreation trails leadall the way into the neighbouring municipalityof Hollola. There is approximately 60 km oftrails in this area alone. The Salpausselkä terrainis also ideal for orienteering, and there are anumber of routes reserved specifically formountain bikers and horse riders.15

16Osmo Vänskä, one of the most esteemedconductors in the world.Musical Experiences at Sibelius HallSibelius Hall, with its unique acoustics andarchitectural design, is the homeplace ofSinfonia Lahti - Lahti’s very own symhonyorchestra. Under the direction of conductorOsmo Vänskä, Lahti Symphony Orchestra hasachieved international award and acclaim forits mesmorising renditions of Jean Sibelius’masterpieces. Sibelius Hall also plays host tolight entertainment concerts, with the hall’sConcerts and EventsConcerts can be enjoyed in SibeliusHall and any one of Lahti’s otherthree quality concert halls, at clubsand during open-air events. Lahti’sannual music festival programmeincludes such events as Lahti OrganFestival, Jazz at the market placeand Sibelius Festival.Finlandia Club showcasing many of the starsof Finnish pop and rock.CultureLEISUREThe Lahti region offers a wealth ofcultural attractions to suit all tastesand ages, be it concerts, exhibitions,museums or events. Both adults andchildren alike can choose from a hostof activities, including music, art anddesign, handicrafts or theatreproductions.

18CongressesLahti is one of Finland’s leading congress and trade fair centres with hundredsof thousands of annual visitors. The region offers a diverse range of opportunitiesfor organising meetings, exhibitions, conferences and full-scale internationalevents. The city’s top quality service infrastructure, together with its naturallybeautiful ridge and lake landscape and abundant cultural attractions offerguaranteed success. The Lahti region forms part of the greater Helsinkimetropolitan area – the capital and Helsinki-Vantaa international airport are butan hour’s drive away. Furthermore, the compact nature of Lahti city centreensures ease of travel from place to place.RestaurantsDining out is a pleasurableexperience in Lahti, withits wide choice of eatingestablishments. Choosefrom Mexican, Indian,Bulgarian, Spanish, Asian,Italian and Greek cuisine.Dine à la carte in top classrestaurants, or choose acosy pub, traditional cafeor even a boat restaurant.During their free time, visitors can enjoy all that theLahti region has to offer, from theatre evenings andpleasure cruises amid unforgettable nature, to huskyand snowshoeing safaris, not to mention dinner atopa ski-jump!Conference and group packages:Lahti Travel Ltd.P.O.Box 175FI-15111 LAHTItel. +358 207 281 750fax +358 207 281 751sales@lahtitravel.fiwww.lahtitravel.fiLahti offers a wide range of conference venues and facilities, includingSibelius Hall’s congress hall, sports institutes, leisure and exhibitioncentres and manor houses. The Lahti region is continuously investing inthe development and marketing of its exhibition and conference facilitiesand is committed to their future.

SightsRestaurantsShoppingEventsLahti Historical MuseumThe Historical Museum operates in the former Lahti Manor. Theexhibitions mainly focus on local culture from Lahti and the Päijät-Häme region. The museum’s collections are made up of items fromthe local peasant culture, dating from the first few decades of themuseum’s existence.Lahdenkatu 4, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 814 4536, www3.lahti.fi/museot/history.htmlLanu Sculpture Park in Kariniemi ParkSculpture park of artist, professor Olavi Lanu is located in the KariniemiPark in the middle of beautiful Finnish nature. The sculptures have beenmanufactured of reinforced concrete. The statues have been coloured byusing concrete colouring agents in the entire concrete mass.Sightsin Lahti region:Church of the CrossOne of the most visible works of design in the look of the city of Lahtiis the Church of the Cross, designed by Alvar Aalto.Kirkkokatu 4, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 89 111Heinola Town MuseumThe Heinola Town Museum offers its visitors local history, interiorsfrom a 19th century bourgeois home, a medal and coin collection aswell as various themed exhibitions. The museum is located in anEmpire style merchant s house built in 1872.Kauppakatu 14, HeinolaTel. +358 (0)3 849 3651Hollola Medieval Grey Stone ChurchThis gothic temple from the 1480s is one of the Finland’s largestmedieval churches.Rantatie 917, Hollola Parish VillageTel. +358 (0)3 524 6600Lahti Art Brewery - TaidepanimoThe exhibition areas in the Lahti Art Brewery comprise the formerbottle washing plant, recharging station, honey station, honey cellarand yeast growing plant. The exhibition centre operates in the oldestbuilding of the historic Mallasjuoma brewery.Päijänteenkatu 11, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 787 3754, www.taidepanimo.comLahti Art MuseumThe street level exhibition of the Art Museum includes exchangingexhibitions from Finland and abroad showing old and new art as wellas graphical design.Vesijärvenkatu 11 A, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 814 4547, www3.lahti.fi/museot/art.htmlRadio and TV MuseumThe Radio and TV Museum’s task is to gather, record, study andexhibit equipment and traditions of Finnish radio and televisionactivities. The museum’s collections include more than 10.000 items,ca. 5.000 photos, ca. 6.000 books and magazines, an extensiveradio amateur QSL card collection, audiovisual material and archives.Hill Radiomäki, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 814 4512, www3.lahti.fi/museot/radioand.htmlSibelius HallThe Congress and Concert Centre Sibelius Hall is located in thePassenger Harbour. Sibelius Hall is also the home arena of theinternationally praised Lahti Symphony Orchestra.Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti, Tel. +358 (0)3 814 2800, www.sibeliustalo.fiSki MuseumThe Ski Museum is located in the Lahti Sports Centre at the foot ofthe three magnificent ski jumps. The museum focuses on Finnishwinter sports: from skiing to ski jumping, from slalom to snowboarding,from ice hockey to ice dancing.Lahti Sports Centre, Salpausselänkatu, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 814 4523, www3.lahti.fi/museot/ski.htmlSoile Yli-Mäyry Art CastleThe Art Castle is a 19th century brick building of cultural and historicalsignificance showing colourfull paintings by Soile Yli-Mäyry createdin the past 20 years. Open by appointment.Erkontie 8, OrimattilaTel. +358 (0)3 777 8117, www.soileyli-mayry.comWood Architecture ParkNear the Sibelius Hall in Lahti a unique wood architecture park is beingbuilt, a park which consists of works by award winners of the Spirit ofNature Wood Architecture Award or of works designed in their honour.The project has importance both nationally and internationally since theworks of major architects are put together in a small area.More information about sights in Lahti region:www.lahtitravel.fi

Restaurants inLahti region:BistroRestaurant Bistro is a warm-hearted à la carte restaurant operatingin connection with Hotel Alex Park. You can enjoy delicious food andgood company right in the heart of the city.Hotel Alex ParkAleksanterinkatu 6, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 525 11www.alexpark.fiEl ToroEl Toro is a cosy Spanish-style restaurant offering delicious food andwines. In El Toro, you can enjoy a juicy beef steak and manyMediterranean delicacies.Mariankatu 8, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 782 5388MemphisRestaurant Memphis is a restaurant in the middle of the city withdelicious international tastes.Aleksanterinkatu 14, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 851 3123www.memphis.fiRestaurant TaivaanrantaRestaurant Taivaanranta (‘Horizon’) is a gourmet’s heaven. Therestaurant’s à la carte list will satisfy even the most demandingtastes, the seasonal menu offers variety and lunch is served onweekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Rautatienkatu 13, LahtiTel. +358 (0)424 925 230www.teerenpeli.com/taivaanrantaRestaurant VoittoThe Restaurant Voitto (‘Victory‘) is located at the foot of the magnificientski jump towers. The large glass wall of the restaurant offers a wonderfulview over the Sports Centre.Lahti Sport Centre, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 783 118Santa FéRestaurant Santa Fé is a Mexican-style restaurant with authenticinterior decoration in the heart of Lahti next to the market square.In addition to Texmex, the restaurant offers fajitas, large salads,delicacies from the Cajun and Creole kitchens as well as barbequefood and hamburgers.Aleksanterinkatu 10, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 781 8007www.santafelahti.comRestaurant CasseliRestaurant Casseli is situated in Lahti Passenger Harbour. A beautifullakeside view over the lake Vesijärvi and it´s food made of localingredients create a great place to enjoy your meal.Borupinraitti 4, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 882 3521www.casseli.fiSpaghetteria Mamma MariaRestaurant Mamma Maria is an authentic Italian restaurant takingyou on a tasty tour of Italy with its home-made pastas, pizzas, risottosand ice creams that will melt in your mouth.Vapaudenkatu 10, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 751 6716www.mammamaria.fiRestaurant KunnantupaThe magnificient nature of the Hollola Parish Village offers a wonderfullsetting for this cosy restaurant. Homemade lunch on weekdays from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and traditional food from the Hollola region onweekends from 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ms. Kristiina LaitinenParinpellontie 19, HollolaTel. +358 (0)3 788 1506www.kunnantupa.fiRestaurant LokkiA magnificent lakeside view that will titillate your senses right nextto downtown Lahti welcomes you to enjoy the delicious food andrelaxing atmosphere of lakeside restaurant Lokki (‘Seagull’).Jalkarannantie 19, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 7810 220www.ravintolalokki.fiMore information about restaurants in Lahti region:www.lahtitravel.fiShoppingin Lahti region:Arts and Crafts Centre VelmaVelma is a shop for high-quality handicraft products as gifts, souvenirsor home decorates.Vesijärvenkatu 25 B, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 877 6130Arts and Crafts Oskarin PihaOskarin Piha is a cosy café in an old wooden house and place forFinnish arts and crafts.Hämeenkatu 17, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 734 5001Atelier Asta PulkkinenArt and craft studio with near Hollola Medieval Grey Stone Church.Open by appointment.Hollola Parish Village, Tel. +358 (0)3 788 1351

Candle Shop Finnmari Factory OutletCandle Shop Finnmari offers coloured tapers, pillar candles, floatingcandles, scented candles, outdoor candles, lots of nice gift packsetc.Miekkiöntie 22, LahtiTel. +358 (0)50 5677606www.finnmari.fiCandle Shop Maria DrockilaMaria Drockila manufactures traditional candles and gifts. The headoffice and workshop is located in an old spinning mill in Orimattila.Pakaantie 1, OrimattilaTel. +358 (0)3 762 4340www.mariadrockila.fiHandicraft Shop UlpukkaThe old railway station at the Lahti Passenger Harbour hides a genuinetreasure for high-quality Finnish handicraft products lovers.Svinhufvudinkatu 3, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 734 5364Group X8Group X8 is a Goldsmith’s Cooperative Society of Lahti.Vesijärvenkatu 23, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 730 6224www.koti.phnet.fi/x8Linen Cottage JoentorppaExcellent place to experience The Road of Flax from the Field to Yarnin the Traditional Manner. Open by appointment.Rantalantie 171, VääksyTel. +358 (0)3 7662116www.epaijanne.net/joentorppa/LuhtaFactory outlet with extensive selection of clothes and affordableprices.Saksalankatu 6, LahtiTel.+358 (0)3 822 1532, www.luhta.fiMarimekkoMarimekko designs high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles,bags and other accessories both in Finland and abroad.Vesijärvenkatu 22, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 782 9455, www.marimekko.fiVuorelma-AhoA execellent variaty of handicraft articles, hand made gifts and artisanproducts.Kirkkokatu 23, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 781 2050More information about handicrafts and Finnish design in Lahti region:www.lahtitravel.fiEventsin Lahti region:Finlandia Ski MarathonThe largest mass skiing event in Finland, Finlandia Ski Marathonwelcomes you to Lahti again on February 24-25th 2007. The startand the finish are located in Lahti Sports Centre.www.finlandiahiihto.comSnowcross Worl Champion TourThe Finnish Snowcross World Championships competition will be heldat the Lahti Ski Stadium. The speedy race has been accepted by alarge audience. www.snowcross.fiLahti Ski GamesCome and experience the unique atmosphere of the Lahti Ski Gamesand see the world’s best ski jumpers and stars of Nordic combinedand cross-country skiing; live in Lahti. Next Lahti Ski Games are on9.–11.3.2007. www.lahtiskigames.comLahti Historic RallyThe Lahti Historic Rally has established its position as one of themost important motor sports events in Finland. The high-class rally,cars full of nostalgia and the wonderful Finnish gravel roads offerguaranteed excitement. www.lahtihistoricrally.comLahti International Organ FestivalThe annual Lahti International Organ Festival presents a high classvariety of organ experts together with many new ensembles. Theconcerts are held in the Church of the Cross, Felix Krohn Hall andJoutjärvi Church. www.lahtiorgan.fiHeinola SinfoniettaAn Opera Gala Concert at the Heinola Summer Theatre with HeinolaSinfonietta and soloists. www.heinola.netPerinteinen KultasepänverstasTraditional goldsmith in Market Hall of Lahti.Rautatienkatu 26, LahtiTel. +358 (0)3 734 7824, +358 (0)500-715 098Pro Puu CentreThe operations centre of Association Pro Puu ( Proo Wood )in an old matchstick factory opposite the Sibelius Hall.Satamakatu 2 A, Lahti, Tel. +358 (0)3 751 5600Sibelius FestivalWith its annual Sibelius Festival, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra aimsto gather together Sibelius s friends from all over the world and tooffer them a truly memorable time in the company of Sibelius s music.www.sinfonialahti.fiMore information about events in Lahti region:www.lahtitravel.fi