Welcome to Satalinna hospital, the local tuberculosis sanatorium in the area. It was built in 1925 and gradually expanded during the following years.
Since the 1960’s tuberculosis has been largely eradicated from Finland. The hospital got more and more wards for other uses and since the 1970’s served as a regional hospital.
During its final years as a hospital, it specialized on rehabilitation. It was closed down in 2015 and for the next year served as a facility for hosting asylum seekers. Nowadays it hosts a hostel and several small businesses.
So why is it featured on Deserted Finland?
Well, apparently between 2018 and 2021 it was more or less abandoned. I happened to arrive just in the right time frame, and this probably is one of the few photos of the place while it was abandoned. I however can’t express how happy I am that such a beauty has found new use.