Linnahall, Tallinn (EST) (2015)
A concert hall and ice rink built for the Olympics in 1980, the massive brutalist venue now sits idle on one of the best spots in town. There have been plans to renovate it, but so far nothing has happened.
Palace of Concerts and Sports, Vilnius (LTU) (2017)
Built by the Soviet Union, the building was the starting point of the Lithuanian independence movement. It has stood abandoned since 2004.
Zalgiris Stadium, Vilnius (LTU) (2017)
The former stadium of Zalgiris Vilnius and the Lithuanian national football team was the largest stadium in Lithuania until its demolition. Half of the once gracious landmark was gone by the time of my visit.
Police Association Villa, Oulu (2019)
Originally the summerplace of a wealthy family, it became a clubhouse for the police force in the city. They built newer and smaller buildings on the same premises, and the old villa was left to rot.
Kello Workers’ House, Haukipudas (2019)
A workers’ house built in 1917 and abandoned in the 2000’s after being deemed unsafe by authorities. After around 10 years of neglect it was demolished in 2020.
Police Association Villa, Oulu (2020)
A second visit to a former police association villa, which had stood abandoned for years if not decades. The building was demolished early in 2021.
Church, Valkeakoski (2020)
Built in 1969 to cater to the needs of a growing town, this church was closed in 2017. The congregation decided to demolish it, as it was too large and too expensive to keep and renovate. After numerous complaints to courts, the church still waits its fate.
Assembly Hall (2020)
An assembly hall built in a small but thriving mining village in the early 1960’s. This was the place where the workers and their families watched movies, danced and did sports. The mine closed in the 1990’s and this place has been abandoned at some point since then.
Chapel, Lahti (2021)
A former chapel built in 1923. The congregation left in the mid-1990’s and the building was converted into a daycare centre. Pretty much thanks to damage done in this conversion, the place was abandoned in 2015 and was awaiting demolition.
Art Museum (2021)
Built in 1976 the museum was abandoned in 2012 because of air quality problems and suspected mold. Mostly abandoned ever since, the city now figures out new use for the area.
Municipal Swimming Pool (2021)
A municipal swimming pool designed by famous architect Aarne Ervi and completed in 1965. After failed renovations and massive problems it was closed in 2016. The city spent years wondering if it should be demolished or renovated. Renovations have been due to start for ages, but nothing has happened.
Police Association Villa (2021)
A summer villa of a private family built in the 1950’s. Was later rented by a local police association, which abandoned it in the 2000’s. Owned by the city it is looking for new use.
Day Camp Center (2021)
Built in 1938 as a private villa, the place hosted summer day camps for children between 1966 and 2014. The place was closed down in 2015 and has been abandoned since.
Community Center (2021)
Designed by famous architect Alvar Aalto’s office in the 1940’s, this building originally served as a kindergarten for the kids of factory workers. It later became a community center before being abandoned in 2012. Although considered a valuable building, it will most likely be demolished in the near future.
Association House (2021)
A former association building run by several local associations in a dying village. Date of abandonment unknown.
Chapel, Lahti (2021)
The 1920’s chapel featured earlier. The building was demolished in 2022 and replaced with a new block of flats.
Clubhouse (2021)
A clubhouse for an unknown association. Built probably between the 1950’s and 1970’s and abandoned for quite some time.
Day Camp Center (2022)
Finally inside photos from this day camp center. Originally built as a private villa in 1938, the place hosted summer day camps for children between 1966 and 2014. Abandoned since 2015.
Mystery Building, Siuntio (2022)
Built in the early 20th century and demolished in 2022 or 2023, I could literally find no information about this location. I don’t even know if it’s in the right category.
Youth Association, Pyhäjoki (2022)
A youth association building opened in 1954 and closed down in the 1980’s. After that it became a skateboarding hall for the local youth until being closed down because of bad condition in 2020. Bought by the municipality in 2022 and demolished in 2023.
Youth Association (2022)
An early 20th century youth association building. Probably abandoned in the early 1990’s.
Village School (2022)
A village school built in the early 1950’s and closed in 1970. Was since taken over by the local agriculture association. The badly worn out building was apparently last used to celebrate the end of a hunting season in 2018.
Village School (2022)
A village school built in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s for the families of construction workers on a power plant construction site. The school was closed in 1957. After that it served as an association building until 2009, when it was abandoned.
Youth Association (2022)
A former youth association building built in the 19th century using logs and foundations of a 17th century prison demolished from the location. Abandoned at least since 2012.
Summer Camp (2022)
A summer camp built in the 1930’s and abandoned in the early 2000’s.
Clubhouse, Parainen (2023)
Originally a 1940’s apartment building for higher ranking staff of a mining company, it served its last years as the clubhouse of a local sports club. Abandoned most likely in the 1990’s and demolished in 2024.
Swimming Pool And Sports Hall (2023)
A sports hall and swimming pool built in 1973 and closed in 2022. Under demolition threat.
Church, Valkeakoski (2023)
The 1969 built beautiful modernist church is still waiting for decisions.
Association House (2023)
The earlier featured association house from the early 1960’s. Interior pictures this time.
Youth Association, Vaasa (2023)
The earlier featured former youth association building just before its demolition.