Padasjoki () is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Päijät-Häme region. It is from Padasjoki to Lahti and to Heinola. The municipality has a population of ()

In 2020, Padasjoki was the setting of a video and choral tribute by the YL Male Voice Choir to the song "Pohjois-Karjala", by Leevi and the Leavings and Gösta Sundqvist. The video, seen over 100,000 times in a single day, credits the city of Padasjoki as well as some local businesses and features several rural views including a farm, swamps, a wooden bus stop, a barber shop and a Matkahuolto station with a visible "Padasjoki" sign.

Sights and events

In February, Padasjoki hosts 7.5 km long annual full moon skiing event and competition on the frozen Lake Päijänne. In March there is another skiing event on Lake Päijänne called Postihiihto. Week before midsummer it is time for annual nude run event Nakukymppi held in Vesijako village. During the first weekend of July Sahtimarkkinat a home-brewed beer market is held in Padasjoki village centre. The Padasjoki Marina also loans itself every second year as the starting point for a sailing competition (Päijännepurjehdus).

Museums

  • Enni Ids Cabin
  • The Granary Museum
  • The Palsa Mill Museum
  • The Torittu Village Smithy Museum

Art

  • Gallery Pikantti
  • Ala-Savi’s Art
  • Ars Arrakoski
  • Ars Auttoinen

Nature

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  • Päijänne National Park
  • Evo Hiking Area
  • Tuomastornit observation towers

References

  • Municipality of Padasjoki – Official website