Commercial premises in Lahti

Lahti is the regional centre of Päijät-Häme, located on the southern shore of Lake Vesijärvi, and one of the most easily accessible cities in Southern Finland. It is about 100 kilometres to Helsinki by motorway, and thanks to the direct rail link, train travel to the capital takes less than an hour. Highways 4 and 12 converge in Lahti, making the city a natural location for logistics.

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Lahti Commercial Property Market Summary

The commercial property market in Lahti is diverse, and the price level is significantly more affordable than in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Most office and retail space offerings are located in the city centre, where options range from small single-room offices to entire floors and street-level retail premises.

The area surrounding the Travel Centre is one of Lahti’s most significant development zones. The former factory buildings in the Asko area have become a diverse employment zone, and ongoing development around the station area will gradually introduce more residential accommodation, services, and retail premises.

Types of premises in Lahti

Office premises

Office offerings in Lahti are concentrated in the city centre, with spaces available around Aleksanterinkatu, Vapaudenkatu, and Päijänteenkatu. Services are within walking distance in the centre, and the railway station is nearby, which facilitates daily commuting for employees travelling from the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Located east of the travel centre, the Asko area offers office space in former factory buildings with room and character not found in new constructions. Its location next to the station is excellent for businesses whose staff and customers use the train.

Outside the city centre, office space is available, for example, in Renkomäki and Kujala, where it is often possible to combine office space with warehouse or production facilities.

Retail premises

The commercial core of Lahti city centre is formed by the street-level premises on Aleksanterinkatu and Vapaudenkatu together with the Trio shopping centre, which is the most versatile shopping centre and a busy meeting point in the city centre. Retail premises in the centre benefit from pedestrian traffic and a wide range of surrounding services.

Retail premises designed for customers arriving by car can be found along Highway 4, where the Karisma shopping centre is located, as well as in Renkomäki, which is an established area for trade and services near the motorway.

Warehouse and Production Facilities

Lahti's industrial and warehouse areas are positioned along main routes, providing excellent connections to the Helsinki metropolitan area, Tampere, Kouvola and Eastern Finland. The southern ring road of Highway 12 directs heavy traffic away from the city centre.

Key warehouse and production areas:

• Kujala: a large industrial and business area near highways 4 and 12, offering a range of premises from small halls to larger production spaces.
• Renkomäki: an area for retail, services and light industry along the motorway, suitable for businesses requiring visibility and storage in one location.
• Pekanmäki and Kiveriö: warehouse and industrial areas located close to the city centre
• Nastola: Eastern Lahti area along Highway 12, featuring larger warehouse and industrial properties.

Why is Lahti a good choice for your company?

Lahti’s greatest advantage is its location near the Helsinki metropolitan area. A company can serve clients in Helsinki and recruit talent from across Southern Finland, while benefiting from significantly lower premises costs compared to the capital region.

Lahti hosts a university and a university of applied sciences campus, educating professionals in fields such as engineering, business, and design. The city is also renowned for its environmental expertise and was selected as the European Green Capital for 2021.