Lohja is a small town in the midst of genuine Finnish nature, only half an hour's drive from Helsinki. It is surrounded by landscapes that once inspired the author of the national Finnish epic, "Kalevala", and the main natural beauty of Lokhya itself is Lake Lokhyangarvi and its embankment. Picky travelers can say that there is nothing to do in Lokh. In fact, it's not exactly like that, and it's quite possible to come here from Helsinki for a day - go down to the mine, eat apples and take a walk along the lake.
The building of the present Lokhyi is low-rise and rather modern . In the center and especially on the outskirts you can see quite a lot of wooden houses, but the real old time does not smell . The oldest building in Lokhia and probably the most picturesque is the church of St. . Laurentia, the third largest medieval stone church in the country . Written mentions of it occurs for the first time in the East 14th century churches . The church is distinguished by a characteristic gable roof and dissimilar stone masonry . Inside you can admire the rich, centuries-old painting of plastered walls and unique statues - one of the last items of medieval art in Finland . Belfry of redwood near the church of St. . Laurentia was built later, although its stone foundation is also dated to the 14th century .
How to get to Lokhyi
The easiest way is by car from the capital. In addition, in Lohju from Helsinki there are regular buses (departure - about every hour).
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Some stories
People began to populate neighborhood at the turn of the 13-14 centuries, and in the Middle Ages Lohja has become a major center of trade. In addition, the city subsequently became one of the first mining centers in Finland. Finally, the fruit gardens and vegetables of Lokhy were also known long ago. Therefore, to this day, the main riches of the city are apple and limestone ore.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Lokhyi
Unusual Mountain Museum Tytyri is underground, in a real mine, pierced in limestone. This is perhaps the most popular attraction of Lokhyi. Visitors can experience the disturbing magic of this place, wandering through the cool tunnels that began to develop five hundred years ago. Inside you can see old mining equipment. The main mine is 100 m wide and the same in depth.
The Municipal Museum is located less than half an hour's walk from the church. It was opened in the beginning of the 20th century and occupies a historical manor in a green garden. Among the museum's expositions are collections of crews, peasant utensils, toys and other household items.
- Admire hundreds of flowering apples in May or taste apple wine during the harvest season.
- Speed off an hour or two in the floating Kalyaashi bar that drifts along Lake Lokhyangarvi
- Photograph a funny equestrian statue near the St. Lawrence Church
There are also some amusing museums in Lokhy . For example, the Tractor- craft museum in Kovela Manor . Here you can learn about the development of the chair yanskoy technology for decades and at the same time to see all kinds of folk handicrafts . The Museum Johannes Lohilammena also contains a collection of exhibits related to the daily life of peasants of the region . In addition, here you can see a few things Elias Lönnrot, the author of "Kalevala" .Naturally, much more their tourists can see in the House Museum of the writer "Lammintalo" . Also group excursions are held in the Oyamo estate, built in the mid-19th century for the Russian Lieutenant Colonel Sverchkova .
Book popular Lochi hotels at the best prices
| Kisakallion Urheiluopisto from 8,271 rubles Lohja Kisakalliontie 284 | |
| Koivulan Kartano from 4,136 rubles Lohja Karnaistentie 261 | Lylyinen Manor from 2 757 rubles. Lohja Lylyrannantie 21 |
Lokhya lovers of nature and active recreation will also like it. . In Karjalohja is a beautiful botanical garden, where more than 250 species of trees grow . At the sports center of Harju, which is on the Runokata, there is a skate park and several open areas for different sports, and in the indoor swimming pool "Neidonkeydas" there are saunas, hammams, jumps, towers, for children. those who set up a more vivid impression, can go diving in the mine Oyamo . Finally, in itself, Lake Lohja is already a kind of playground: here you can go rowing or even try to catch walleye .