Villas in Lohja
Lohja suits groups and larger families who want a lake sauna home on Lohjanjärvi, about 50 km from Helsinki. It is freshwater, not the Gulf of Finland coast, and homes are spread over a wide area, so plan on driving.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £845
About Lohja
Lohja is a town of around 45,000 people, often called the Lake City because the Lohja ridge forms the watershed for the largest lake system in Uusimaa, which includes Lohjanjärvi. The lake covers about 88 square kilometres with over 330 km of shoreline, and its water gets warm enough for swimming in summer. The homes lie around the town and lake rather than in one cluster, and many are large, sleeping seven or more, all with a sauna. Evenings are quiet and lakeside. In winter the lake freezes from December to April.
Is Lohja right for you?
- Best for
- Larger groups wanting lake saunas near Helsinki
- Not for you if
- You want sea views or a seaside harbour; Lohja is on a freshwater lake.
Near Lohja
Tytyri mine
A limestone mine in Lohja with a museum about 100 m underground.
Karkali nature reserve
A strict nature reserve with marked trails of between half a kilometre and 6 km, and swimming possible.
Church of St Lawrence
A 15th-century Gothic church, the architectural highlight of downtown Lohja.
Paikkarin torppa
In Sammatti village, around 20 km northwest of central Lohja, the childhood home of Elias Lönnrot, who compiled the Kalevala.
Getting to Lohja
Lohja is about 50 km from Helsinki on national road 1, the E18 motorway, a drive of less than an hour. Frequent Matkahuolto buses run from Helsinki's Kamppi terminal, but homes are spread around the lake, so a car is needed.
When to go to Lohja
Summer is the swimming and boating season on Lohjanjärvi, when the lake gets pleasantly warm. Winter brings ice, as the lake freezes from December to April. Torhola cave should be avoided in late autumn and winter so as not to disturb overwintering bats.
Villas in Lohja
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Lohja villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Lohja from Helsinki?
About 50 km, a drive of less than an hour on the E18 motorway. Frequent Matkahuolto buses also run to Lohja from Helsinki's Kamppi terminal.
Can you swim in Lohjanjärvi at Lohja?
Yes. The lake gets nice and warm in summer and is good for swimming, boating and canoeing. It covers around 88 square kilometres, so choose a home with its own shore access.
Is Lohja on the sea?
No. Lohja sits on Lohjanjärvi, a freshwater lake that drains through the Mustionjoki into the Gulf of Finland. For sea views, look to the Gulf of Finland coast.
What else can you visit in Lohja besides the lake?
The Tytyri limestone mine has a museum about 100 m underground, the Church of St Lawrence dates from the 15th century, and Karkali nature reserve has trails from half a kilometre to 6 km.
Nearby towns to Lohja
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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