Päijät-Häme

Päijät-Häme is an administrative region in Southern Finland covering diverse landscapes with extensive forests, numerous lakes, and a mix of urban and rural communities. The region includes larger cities like Lahti and Heinola alongside smaller municipalities spread across varied terrain.

The region separated from the historic Häme Province and established its current boundaries as an independent administrative area. This reorganization defined the modern structure and identity of the territory in Southern Finland.

Music plays a central role in local life, with the Lahti Symphony Orchestra performing classical works regularly throughout the year. Visitors can experience this artistic tradition through concerts and seasonal festivals held in the region.

The region is well connected by an integrated network of buses and trains, with direct routes from Helsinki to cities like Lahti and Heinola. Visitors should use local transportation as the practical way to explore different municipalities and landscapes throughout the area.

Lake Päijänne forms a natural boundary within the region and offers roughly 1000 kilometers of water edges with rocky shores, forested islands, and peninsulas. This body of water creates a distinctive setting where water activities and nature blend in unexpected ways.

Location: Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency

Inception: January 1, 1994

Capital city: Lahti

Shares border with: Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa, Central Finland, South Savo, Kymenlaakso

Website: http://paijat-hame.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.25000,25.83333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:06