Lahti Audio Tour: Towers, Tales & Echoes of the Finnish Heart

Above photo: Tomi Hokkanen, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Twin radio towers pierce the Lahti skyline, silent yet humming with secrets, anchoring a city where quiet streets once echoed with roaring ambition and scandal.

Venture on a self-guided audio journey through Lahti and unlock stories that even locals overlook. From historic signals in the shadow of the radio station to the vibrant pulse of Market Square, this tour leads you through eras of power struggles, inventions, and whispered mysteries.

Who sabotaged a critical broadcast inside the soaring radio station at the city’s darkest hour? What forgotten rebellion stewed near the Lahti railway station, forever altering local loyalties? Why do the cobblestones beneath Market Square rattle at certain times of day, as if remembering hidden crimes?

Travel between towers and tracks, where each step uncovers intrigue among lively marketplaces and monumental architecture. Discover Lahti’s dramatic past while moving through its bustling present.

The towers are waiting—begin the journey and decode the city’s true story.

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• Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.6 km (2.2 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 33min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at BW Tower, only a 1 minute walk from Lahti Train Station
  
• Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including Returning home in the Hakkapeli style, Lanunaukio Square, Sokos in Lahti
  

Experience the charm of Lahti like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Lahti's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Lahti on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🗼  BW Tower (4min)
• 🚉  Lahti railway station (2min)
• 🍽️  Restaurant Roux (4min)
• ⛪  Luther Church (Lahti) (2min)
• 🌳  Lanunaukio Square (3min)
• 📍  Sokos in Lahti (3min)
• 🌳  Lahti Market Square (3min)
• 🏠  Returning home in the Hakkapeli style (2min)
• 🗿  Memorial to Eetu Salin (Lahti) (4min)
• 🏛️  Lahti City Hall (2min)
• 🏛️  Radio and TV Museum Mastola (3min)
• 🚉  Lahti Radio Station (3min)
• ⛪  Holy Trinity Church (Lahti) (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Paloneva, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ojp, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Mikkoau, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Htm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Trogain, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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