3 days in Lahti & Hameenlinna Itinerary

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Lahti Ski Museum, then get into the urban bustle at Sibelius Hall, then take a leisurely stroll along Vesijärvi harbor, and finally see the interesting displays at Motorcycle Museum of Finland.

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Helsinki to Lahti is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In August in Lahti, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Hameenlinna.

Hämeenlinna is a city and municipality of about inhabitants in the heart of the historical province of Häme in the south of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): stroll around Aulanko, steep yourself in history at Birthplace of Jean Sibelius, then see the interesting displays at Museo Militaria, and finally step into the grandiose world of Hame Castle. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum), see the interesting displays at The Finnish Railway Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jarvenpaa Mosque.

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Getting from Lahti to Hameenlinna by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. August in Hameenlinna sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.