I will help you to organize a round trip according to your own wishes. Lohja has many attractions, like the Tytyri Mine Experience, Elias Lönnrot´s birthplace Paikkari Croft, and Lammi House, where he spent his old age. We have many mansions and two churches. The Sammatti Church is one of the oldest wooden churches still in use in Finland. It was constructed in 1774-75.St. Lawrences´s Church is over 500 years old.And the nature in Lohja is beautiful and worth seeing!
My organized tours can be tailor-made according to the size and needs of your group,and dining can be included. I can also just climb in your bus to guide you. In either case I will help you to have an unforgettable trip.
My service rates follow the guidelines of Lohja Guides and they are approved by the Finnish Association for Guides. Recommended list prices of Lohja Guides
Examples of day tours:
A VIEW TO KALEVALALA AND ELIAS LÖNNROT'S SAMMATTI On this trip, we will get to know the birthplace of Elias Lönnrot, the creator of our national epic, and the landscapes of his birth home. The trip can accommodate 5-30 participants. The trip is made, either by own cars or by bus transport. The journey takes about four hours. The journey takes a total of about 10 kilometers. We start from the parking lot of Sammati Church and head towards Elias' birthplace Paikkarin Torppa. With this, Miina Lönnrot (Virko Kolulahti) tells stories about the events of the early 19th century and how Elias became our national writer. We also visit Miina Cottage, the residence of Elias Lönnrot's niece, a long-time housekeeper. From here we move on to the workshop of Art Blacksmith Mika Munter, where we get to know the work of a blacksmith who do on his art from the Kalevala. We see a forge show, as well as hear stories about the Kaleva and art projects. Opportunity to buy Mika's forging work, as well as enjoy coffee, with litle snack. From here we continue our journey to the Greenhouse Phenomenon, where you can shop in an exciting setting. The journey continues to Elias Lönnrot's seniorhome Lammi House. The house is still located in the ravine landscape and creates an opportunity for its visitors to step into the time of Lönnrot and feel a hint of the presence of a great Finnish man. Welcome aboard. Contact us and arrange an appointment for an interesting excursion.