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Region of Finland
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Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme) is a region in Southern Finland.
By bus
Several coach companies serve the region, see Matkahuolto for options. Some routes:
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Heinola is a town of 18,000 people (2021) in Päijänne Tavastia.
Lahti (Swedish: Lahtis) is a city in southern Finland, on the shore of Vesijärvi and by the esker Salpausselkä. The city is known for sports, especially ski jumping and skiing.
Orimattila is a town in Päijänne Tavastia.
a national park on islands and peninsulas of the lake Päijänne, known for its rugged landscape and rocky shores.
Articles and travel topics about Päijänne Tavastia and Finland.
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ItinerariesHighway 4 (Finnish: Valtatie 4, Swedish: Riksväg 4) is by far the longest numbered road in Finland. It stretches 1,295 km (805 mi) from Helsinki to Utsjoki, almost the full length of the country from south to north.
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