Lake Lohjanjärvi, which the largest lake in Uusimaa, as well as some 200 other lakes with their many bays and islands make Lohja more than just an extension of Lakeland Finland near the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.

Lohja gives you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of aquatic experiences, such as stand-up paddling, canoeing or boating, or simply spend a relaxing day on one of the beaches maintained by the city.

BOATING AND FISHING
The magnificent landscapes of the largest lake in Uusimaa include islands, bays and varied topography. Boats can land at Karkali Strict Nature Reserve, Lohja Spa beach in Karjalohja, Lohjasaari Island, or Aurlahti beach in the city centre. Ollisaari Island is located a few kilometres from Aurlahti and can also be accessed with a SUP board or by paddling. More information about boating and fishing is available on the City of Lohja website. The website provides information on renting boat spaces, fishing and crayfishing in the city area, and the city boat service arranged as cooperation between the City of Lohja and the Lohja Sports Centre and implemented by Skipperi boat service. lohja.fi/vapaa-aika-liikunta/retkeily-ja-ulkoilu/veneily-ja-melonta-

SWIMMING

Its many lakes means that Lohja has plenty of swimming areas. The largest range of services can be found on the Aurlahti swimming beach in Lohja city centre, but the quieter beaches in the countryside are also very pleasant. Enjoy the great opportunities of a lakeside city and spend a relaxing day at the beach in Lohja.

LAKE LOHJANJÄRVI AND OTHER WATERS

Lake Lohjanjärvi was once a sea bay that separated from the Gulf of Finland when the land began to rise about 6,600 years ago. The lake formed between its two boundary ridge formations: Lohjanharju and Karjalohjanharju.

Most of Lohja is part of the Karjaanjoki River basin, where the largest lake is Lake Lohjanjärvi. It has highly varied morphology, and the quality of water also differs from one area to another. The largest open stretch of water in Lake Lohjanjärvi is Isoselkä, which contains nearly half the entire water volume of the lake and is also the site of its deepest point at 54 m. The surface of Lake Lohjanjärvi is affected by a power plant located in the outlet channel of Mustionjoki River, which is used to regulate the water level in the lake.

In addition to Lake Lohjanjärvi, there are many other lakes and ponds in the area. Lohja has 208 lakes that are over 1 hectare in size, and water covers about 15% of the city’s surface area. The next largest lakes located entirely in the Lohja area are called Puujärvi, Hormajärvi, Valkerpyy, Maikkalanselkä, Kirmusjärvi and Pitkäjärvi.