South Ostrobothnia Wilderness Hotels

Kuortane Sports Institute is a unique, multisport, and international training, wellness, and education center located on the shore of Lake Kuortane. It offers high-quality, versatile indoor and outdoor facilities for enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes, including cycling, SUP boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and sauna access. The center provides sport and wellness services for individuals, groups, teams, and top athletes. Accommodation options include over 700 beds across 54 fully equipped apartments with saunas, as well as single, double, and dormitory rooms, some featuring kitchens and balconies. All apartments are comfortably furnished and equipped with amenities such as a sauna, kitchen, air conditioning, washing machine, and internet access. The campus also houses restaurants, a bowling alley, conference rooms, and gyms.

Tuuri Resorts, located in Alavus approximately 5-6 km from the Tuuri village shop, is a family-run holiday village offering year-round accommodation in high-quality cottages and apartments. The resort features a caravan and camping area, a restaurant-café, various saunas, a beach, an animal farm, and walking and cross-country ski trails, including the Teeren Kieppi nature trail. Additional amenities and activities include paintball, fishing in a stocked pond, meeting and banquet facilities, and the option to accommodate guests' horses.

Mörrinpesä kota in Töysä offers nature-adjacent accommodation next to cross-country ski trails. Tohninmäki House is located near Lake Vähä-Vuorijärvi, a 15-minute drive from Tuuri Village Shop and a 30-minute drive from Ähtäri Animal Park. Accommodations include a living area with a flat-screen TV and fireplace, a dining area, and a well-equipped kitchen. Some cottages feature private saunas, while others offer sauna access for a fee. Free WiFi is provided in public areas, and massage treatments are available.

Valkeisen Loma, located in Ähtäri, Central Finland, offers warm-hearted rural accommodation in a country hotel (Aurinkorinne) or traditional apartments and cottages. Guests can experience a Lapland atmosphere in the Reindeer Park, interact with rural animals, and enjoy year-round restaurant services at Tallin Vintti. The location provides summer activities like swimming on Lake Valkeinen and sauna use. Valkeisen Loma also caters to group events and is committed to sustainability, holding Eco-Compass and STF certifications.

B&B Tähti ja Koivu is a cozy, historic guesthouse located on the shores of Lake Lappajärvi at Huhtiniemi. The two-story, light-colored log house, situated conveniently off the Western Coast Road, has stood for a century, previously serving as an elementary school and housing teachers, schoolchildren, and Karelian evacuees.

Hotel Mesikämmen, situated adjacent to Ähtäri Zoo, offers 101 rooms, including superior, pet-friendly, and accessible options. Designed by Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, the hotel is partially integrated into the natural landscape with amenities such as a bowling alley, restaurant, and Äx club. It is conveniently located near the lake, forests, and main road Vt 18, making it accessible for visitors to Ähtäri and Tuuri. Adjacent to the hotel is the Loiske swimming pool. Room rates include accommodation, breakfast, and gym access, with free stays for children under three. Zoo tickets purchased with accommodation are valid for two days. Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM, with all areas being non-smoking.

Naava Resort in Ähtäri offers high-quality villas and apartments in prime tourist locations. Accommodations are spacious and well-equipped, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with lake views, fireplaces, and large terraces. The holiday apartments are situated in the Naava Chalet building, also offering views of Hankavesi lake. Key attractions like Ähtäri Zoo, restaurants, and golf courses are within walking distance, providing a fantastic setting for a relaxing holiday amidst beautiful nature and premium services.

<a href="https://youtu.be/vUf7ijV8v3k?si=ICSVL1XvroaG_htl">Video of Vanha Pappila Hetki, Ähtäri</a>