Asikkala is a municipality about 25 km to the north of Lahti. It is in the north end of Lake Vesijärvi. Its center is on an isthmus between Lake Vesijärvi and Lake Päijänne, the second largest lake in the country. The lakes are connected by a 1.3 km long channel. We took a walk in the area around the channel lock. Some photos below.
A view towards the north. Lake Päijänne is in the distance. The water level difference is about three meters.
The north end of the lock
Towards the south
A bridge over the natural river that runs alongside the channel a short distance to the west of it
A rapid on the south side of the bridge
Towards the north. There is a cafeteria in the building.
A old tanner's house
The other side of it
This is a monument in honor of the work of past generations.
