Päijät-Häme is a lakeland region in southern Finland, where activities range from the city of Lahti to the shores of Lake Päijänne. The Salpausselkä ridges, Lake Päijänne and Lake Vesijärvi create a setting for year-round Päijät-Häme activities.
The regional centre Lahti provides city activities, while the surrounding region adds Päijänne routes, the Heinola ridges and the Vääksy canal.
The best Päijät-Häme activities are found on city-level Top 10 lists, such as Lahti.
Lake Päijänne, Lake Vesijärvi, the Salpausselkä ridges, Pulkkilanharju and the Vääksy canal are the region's best-known nature sites. The islands of Päijänne National Park offer paddling and boating destinations in summer.
The Salpausselkä ski jumps and Suurmäki trail networks in Lahti serve cross-country skiers. The Messilä ski resort in Hollola is a family-friendly downhill destination. Skating rinks and indoor venues round out the offering.
The regional centre Lahti provides Sibelius Hall, the Salpausselkä ski jumps and the Vesijärvi shores. Heinola, Hollola and Asikkala round out the offering with canals and Päijänne harbours.
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