Back in the 1960’s regulations were lifted and prosperity in Finland was growing. That’s why a lot of people and families started getting cars. A whole new hotel concept was launched around the country, where large resorts were built to remote lakeside locations.
But as wealth grew and flights got cheaper, the interest of the Finns was directed elsewhere. They started flying abroad, and these resorts once popular were soon occupied by mainly Russian and Central European tourists.
This hotel and holiday village were built in 1968. Until 2007 it served around the year, but was reduced to a summer only destination after that. The hotel closed in 2012. In 2015 it still served as accommodation for asylum seekers, but was closed for good after that and put up for sale.
Let’s see, what I can find here.
One corner of the main building seen here.
The yard was quite overgrown. This seems like there has been a tennis or a volley ball court.
Going around the main building.
The place seemed to be in a good shape despite being closed for almost a decade.
The main building seen from the lakeside. It was very low and very wide – not very simple to photograph.
That looks like a former mini golf course.
Another look at the main building.
There were cabins and row houses closer to the lake.
Yet another view of the main building. It was built on a hillside, which was quite common in the 1960’s.
The gym and the sauna were in a separate building.
Another view of the main building with a rare tag.
An investor bought the hotel in 2024 and are now looking for an operator. They’ve stated, that the main building is in a good condition, but the row houses by the lake will be demolished. Future development depends on the operator and its needs.
I hope this location has a better future than the previous similar hotel of the same chain I photographed.