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Welcome to <strong>Lahti</strong>, City of Innovations and Design<br />
The city of <strong>Lahti</strong>, with population of almost 100 000, is the<br />
seventh largest in Finland. Thanks to excellent connections<br />
this city, in the centre of Southern Finland, is easy to reach.<br />
Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport is within one hour’s<br />
drive.<br />
<strong>Lahti</strong> is one of Finland's leading design cities. Designers<br />
educated in <strong>Lahti</strong> have gained international recognition<br />
especially for their jewellery and industrial design. Other<br />
areas of expertise include metal, woodworking and furniture<br />
industries. In addition, a lot of Finnish environmental expertise<br />
is concentrated in <strong>Lahti</strong> <strong>region</strong> focusing especially on soil<br />
and water research, as well as waste treatment and recycling.<br />
<strong>Lahti</strong> is internationally known for winter sports and it has<br />
hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships six times. In<br />
addition, <strong>Lahti</strong> Symphony Orchestra has achieved international<br />
award and success for its accounts of Jean Sibelius master-<br />
pieces.<br />
Innovations<br />
& Design<br />
The wood-built Sibelius Hall on a beautiful site by Lake Vesijärvi is<br />
a model of new technology and modern wood construction. The<br />
architectural masterpiece plays host for both international con-<br />
gresses and classical and entertainment concerts. The Sibelius<br />
Hall is worth visiting.<br />
You are warmly welcome to <strong>Lahti</strong>!<br />
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