Practical information

City of Lahti is compact – you can easily get around either by walking or cycling, just perfect for those planning a day trip to the city.

The city is located less than an hour from Helsinki Airport by train or car, and an hour from the harbours of Helsinki.

Built in connection with the Railway Station, Lahti Travel Centre is the transport hub of the region bringing local and long-haul traffic and different modes of transport together seamlessly. More info: Getting here – VisitLahti

Salpausselänkatu 8
15110 Lahti

The Ski Museum can be accessed easily by car or bus, on foot or by bike. Bicycle racks can be found under the concrete ski bridge and in front of Restaurant Voitto.

By car

Parking in the Sports Centre area is free for four hours with a parking disc. Events in the Sports and Conference Centres may affect the parking arrangements in the area.

By public transport

The local bus lines 1, 18 and 19 are the best for accessing the Sports Centre.

By chartered bus

There are marked parking spaces for buses at the back of the Sports Centre parking area. Events arranged at the Sports Centre may affect parking in the area. Parking is free for four (4) hours with a parking disc. 

The bus driver and tour leader have free access to the museum. 

Taking photos and video in the Ski Museum is allowed without flash. 

The middle floor of the Ski Museum features an interactive section that is included in the admission fee and open for all visitors. The museum staff helps you in the use of the ski jumping simulator and the biathlon laser rifle.

Guidance materials can be found at the customer service desk. 

All exhibition texts are available in English. For the Sense of Skiing -exhibition there is a summary in Russian. For the Sweat, Sisu and Ski Heroes exhibition there is an audioguide in Finnish and English and a summary in Swedish, Russian and German.

Please leave any heavy coats and large backpacks in a locker in the museum lobby. Lockers are free of cost.