Lahti is a fast-growing, vibrant city with 120,000 inhabitants. The Lahti region has 200,000 inhabitants and is the fifth-largest region in Finland. Lahti is a pioneer of sustainability among European cities and is home to LAB University of Applied Sciences and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
Lahti’s transition from a traditional industrial town into a modern green city is a true European success story. Lahti has worked on environmental issues for decades and is continuously developing a city with a sustainable future.
Lahti is known for its bold climate action, innovative energy solutions, electric transportation, and green businesses. The city is currently working towards the next ambitious target of becoming a carbon-neutral city, as the first large city in Finland. Lahti shows the way for other Finnish cities as well as internationally.
Lahti is the perfect combination of magnificent lake scenery, vibrant culture, opportunities for sports and all-year-round experiences. The city was built at the interception of the Salpausselkä ridge and Lake Vesijärvi, where nature and urban environments merge. Lahti stands out among European cities as a centre for sports, exercise and well-being.
For more information, visit www.lahti.fi and www.greenlahti.fi.
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