Hotel Partaharju

We stayed for a few days for a wedding weekend. This is the kind of place where locals would go for school camps, family trips, etc. Rooms in the hotel section are pretty spartan, but they serve their purpose, are are very reasonably priced, with a great view out the window. The cottages are a lot more atmospheric, though probably best only if you're travelling with family or a large group. I can't speak for the dormitory section as I never saw the inside of it. Breakfast is served in the main building and is in the form of a small buffet with all the Finnish staples like porridge, rice pies and egg butter, dark bread and filling options, etc. The site itself is THE greatest thing about this place. It's totally stunning, especially on a clear winter's day after some fresh overnight snow! The scenery is typical of this "lakes" region of Finland; the complex is situated right by a large lake. If you can, rent out the "Rantasauna" for a morning (the sauna cottage right on the lake shore) - our group relaxed there, took sauna and took dips in the ice hole located right outside the cottage. In summary, if you know someone who has invited you on a wedding weekend or some other event here...run, don't walk! Just go!