For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Päijät-Häme. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful water sports.
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The 10 Most Beautiful water sports in Päijät-Häme

Kayaking
Kayaking route from Lahti to Kymijoki River and the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
166.7 km
28:25 h
113 m
134 m
This kayaking route takes you to the Kymijoki River, the Kimola Canal and to Vuolenkoski via various lakes and rivers. Embark on a memorable journey on a kayak!

Kayaking
· Päijät-Häme
From Iitti to Vuolenkoski: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
69.1 km
8:00 h
97 m
85 m
Part of the multistage route, this stage runs from Iitti Church Village to the lively village of Vuolenkoski via Kimola Canal. Cultural history and stunning scenery are guaranteed!

Canoeing
· Päijät-Häme
Hartola-Sysmä, Tainionvirta river
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
43.4 km
15:00 h
10 m
35 m
Tainionvirta canoeing route takes you to a beautiful and easy canoeing tour along river and lakes between Hartola and Sysmä.

Canoeing
· Päijät-Häme
Vanajavesi paddling route
recommended route
122.7 km
24:40 h
114 m
152 m
The Vanajavesi Route flows from the Hämeenkoski population centre to Lake Vanajanselkä, winding through Häme’s traditional arable landscapes and the historic Vanajavesi Valley.

Kayaking
· Finland
From Karisto to Pajulahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
13.7 km
3:30 h
23 m
22 m
Part of the multistage kayaking route, this stage leads paddlers from Lake Kymijärvi in Lahti to Pajulahti Sports Institute in Nastola via lakes and small rivers.

Kayaking
· Finland
From Vuolenkoski to Lahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 5
35.9 km
10:00 h
77 m
68 m
The fifth stage of the multistage kayaking route starts from the lively village of Vuolenkoski and ends back in Lahti via Kymijoki River and other lakes and small rivers.

Kayaking
· Finland
From Pajulahti to Lake Kettujärvi: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
51.9 km
8:00 h
125 m
137 m
Part of the multistage kayaking route, this stage leads paddlers from Pajulahti Sports Institute in Nastola to Yli-Kaitala Resort by Lake Kettujärvi via lakes and small rivers.

Kayaking
· Päijät-Häme
From Lake Kettujärvi to Iitti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 3
24.6 km
6:00 h
32 m
47 m
Part of the multistage kayaking route, this stage leads paddlers along the Kymijoki River to the Mankala Dam and further to the Pohjanmäki Port in the church village of Iitti.

Kayaking
· Päijänne Nationalpark
Kahden päivän melontareitti Päijänteen kansallispuistossa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
35 km
36:00 h
0 m
0 m
Upeat hiekkarannat ja jyrkät kalliorannat odottavat melojaa Päijänteen kansallispuistossa. Istu kajakkiin ja lähde tutustumaan Päijänteen upeisiin maisemiin.
Kayaking
· Päijät-Häme
Arrajärvi- Selkojärvi melontareitti
Difficulty
easy
4.7 km
1:00 h
25 m
25 m
Arrajärven eteläpäästä pääset meloen Kotojärvelle ja Selkojärvelle tai voit lähteä melomaan Selköjärveltä ja jatkaa matkaa Arrajärveltä melontareittiä pitkin. HUOM! reitti suljettu elo-syyskuussa 2021 Selkojärvella tapahtuvan raivaustyön johdosta.
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Vanajavesi paddling route by Kirsi
May 01, 2020
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