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Cycling Weekend in Hämeenlinna and Lahti, 3 nights

Cycling Weekend in Hämeenlinna and Lahti, 3 nights


3 days

Easy

A short, guided weekend getaway by train and e-bicycle in the southern Finnish countryside

This short break is easy to combine with your stay in Helsinki or take on your way to other destinations by train. You will start by taking a train to Lahti where you will get your e-bicycle. You will then cycle back to the railway station and continue by a local train to Riihimäki where you will meet your local guide and cycle with her through the countryside to a village called Tervakoski, visit a local pizzeria located in old horse stables dating back to 1787. You will then continue 7km further to a country house surrounded by forest. It is hard to imagine you are only 70km away from Helsinki.  We'll warm up sauna, and you can relax in the middle of nature. 

On Saturday, we'll cycle 23km to a farm house cafeteria for lunch, visit the medieval castle of Häme, and cycle to a manor house cafeteria for afternoon coffee, a very important Finnish tradition. On the way, you will see lakes, an old medieval church, and homes of the happy Finns.  Depending on the season and weather, we can change the route and for example,  stop to visit a summer event or a strawberry farm or stop for a swim in a lake on our way back to the country house. In the evening, we'll cook and have sauna again of course.

On Sunday, we'll choose another route and cycle back to Riihimäki, where you will jump on a local tarin again and get back to Lahti where Pekka will take you on an e-mountain bike trip in the unique nature of Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark. A picnic lunch is included as well as a swimming break if needed. 

Please note that this tour is ideal for 1-2 people but we do have accommodation in another tiny cabin with proper beds for another 2 people. 


What's included?

    Accommodation: 2 nights in a small log cabin (with own toilet but not ensuite), 1 night in a b&b apartment in Lahti

    Meals: 3xbreakfast, 1xdinner, 1xpicnic lunch 

    Transfers: train from Helsinki or Helsinki airport to Lahti and from Lahti to Riihimäki, back to Lahti and again to Helsinki or Helsinki airport

    Activities: guided cycling parts (except 3km in Lahti), sauna x 2

    Bicycle rental: 2 days and during the mountain bike safari (you can change the bicycle if needed)


    Exclusions

      Flights to Helsinki

      Meals during the cycle tours on days 1 and 2


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