Arctic Lighthouse Hotel

Top choice in Central Finland


In the former lighthouse pilot station, this breezy place has rooms kitted out in blond wood and light fabrics. 'Small' rooms live up to their name: it's worth upgrading to standard or superior rooms with marvellous sea views. Suites come with curved picture windows. The restaurant-cafe, with a sea-view terrace, serves a lunch buffet and à la carte evening dishes.

Two of the family rooms have balconies. You can rent bikes for a spin around the island and SUPs (stand-up paddleboards) to paddle on the water.


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