Hotel Mesikämmen in Ähtäri, Finland | Video

Completed in 1976, Hotel Mesikämmen in Ähtäri, Finland, boasts a unique architectural design, blending seamlessly into the natural landscape. Offering 101 lake view rooms and various amenities, it provides a family-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities, making it a year-round destination for relaxation and adventure.

Completed in 1976, Hotel Mesikämmen is an architectural masterpiece that rises impressively on the border between forest and water in Ähtäri. The hotel was designed by architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, known for the Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland. Part of the building has been quarried directly into the rock, creating a unique connection with the surrounding nature. The building’s long, horizontal shape and wooden balconies blend harmoniously into the pine forest and nearby Hankavesi lake landscape. The rock wall visible in the interior brings nature into the hotel’s atmosphere – as if you were stepping into the middle of Finnish nature. Watch the excellent video I shot of Hotel Mesikämmen in autumn 2024 and be inspired! –

Hotel Mesikämmen in Ähtäri, Finland

What makes Hotel Mesikämmen so special?

Nature-respecting architecture – The hotel is built into the rock and surrounding terrain.
101 lake view rooms – with private balconies, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and allergy-friendly options are also available.
Family and child-friendly – Extra beds, a playroom, and accessible and allergy-friendly rooms are available.

Services and activities

Well-being and relaxation: In the hotel’s neighbor is a swimming hall with indoor swimming pool and saunas, and then there is as a gym, and access to the lake and nature trails.
Leisure: Restaurant, lounge bar, bowling alley (8 lanes), billiards and nightclub Äx-klubi with live music nights.
Outdoor activities: In the nearby area there is a tennis court, paddle tennis, an 18-hole golf course, and jogging and cross-country skiing trails start directly from the hotel yard.

Location and nearby attractions

Address: Karhunkierros 149, 63700 Ähtäri
Ähtäri Zoo is right next door – you can buy tickets at the hotel and use them to enter several times during the day.
Hankavesi waterfront views and walking distance from Ähtäri Zoo train station (~1 km).
Location: Ähtäri city center ~7 km, golf course ~2 km, Tuurin Veljekset Keskinen shopping center ~25 km.

Why and when should you visit Hotel Mesikämmen?

Architecture meets nature – The hotel is a rare combination of natural design in the Finnish landscape.
Suitable for families – A zoo, bowling alley and swimming pool make a holiday enjoyable for children.
Year-round – Spa, sports facilities and nature experiences make the place attractive in both summer and winter.

I loved staying in this hotel, in the surrounding nature and filming this video.

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