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Municipality in Päijät-Häme, Finland
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Padasjoki is a municipality in the Päijänne Tavastia region of Southern Finland. It is located on the western bank of Lake Päijänne.
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Evo is one of the largest continuous forested areas in southern Finland. Wildlife includes elk, lynx and beavers, and there are excellent fishing waters. Easy trails, shelters and campfire sites, jetties and beaches, watercourses for canoeing.
Islands and peninsulas in southern Päijänne. Hiking trails, campfire sites and other infrastructure make the area easy to explore. Kayaks, boats, skis and other equipment can be rented from local businesses.
Rentable cottages and rooms available right at the shore of lake Parlammi. Two spacious and comfortable outdoor saunas.
Padasjoki is on national road 24 from Lahti to Jämsä (former national road 4, "Vanha nelostie"). Road 53 leads to Hämeenlinna. Your options for getting in are car or bus (unless you opt for the waterways).
Read in the guideThe centre of Padasjoki is quite large, with points of interests in a few separate areas: by the bus station, by the shopping centre and by the church.
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Tampere / Pirkkala · International · TMP
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