Lahdenpohja: hotels and holiday villages

In the Republic of Karelia on the shores of Ladoga Lake is a small town of Lahdenpohja. Its population is only about 8 thousand people. Lahdenpohja used to be a part of the cities of Finland, but in 1944, right after the end of the Soviet-Finnish war, the city became part of the USSR. It is located on the very outskirts of a very picturesque Yakimvar Gulf.

The named city is the south-western center of the Republic of Karelia, which unlike other areas is closest to St. Petersburg. Despite not small size, a huge number of tourists take Lahdenpohja annually. Hotels here are packed to capacity, so it's better to book a place in advance.

These places are famous first of all for a lot of lakes of various forms. Fans of fishing come here regularly to get new trophies into their collection. And every year offers on accommodation of tourists are replenished with new hotels, tourist bases, cottages or country hotels.

"Karlen" - an unusual hotel with a history

"Karlen" - hotel Lahdenpohja has a category of 3 stars. It is located at a distance of 50 meters from Lake Ladoga. And has in its composition 2 buildings, each of which represents a considerable value for the city. The "Karlen-1" building was formerly a Soviet marine unit, and the "Karlen-2" building is a former station, since the Finnish times, today it is more than a hundred years old. As you can see, in the town of Lahdenpohja the hotels are rather unusual.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. The territory has its own parking. Customers are given access to the Internet. And fans of the Russian steam room can relax in the sauna. The hotel has a cafe, and guests can use the barbecue, spending time in the fresh air and sharing their impressions of the rest.

Each room is equipped with a TV, a shower room and a telephone. On request, there is an opportunity to use the laundry.

Always happy new guests cozy town of Karelia - Lahdenpohja. Hotels and recreation centers are open all year round.

Recreation centers

Families who love a secluded and quiet holiday, give their preference to recreation centers. Clean and fresh air, as well as singing birds and unity with nature - all this gives a positive attitude throughout the holidays.

In the described area there is a large number of bases, which are located a short distance from the city. Many families try to book rooms in them for the entire summer period, leaving for work directly from there. Guest house Mikli-Olgino is one of such recreation centers.

Advantages of rest on bases

A great popularity and use for recreation, which are located directly near the lakes. In most cases, they receive guests throughout the year. In summer there you can perfectly relax from the city's bustle, because, as a rule, the bases have their own beach. And in winter you can have a good time skiing, or engaged in ice fishing.

Another plus in favor of these recreation centers, you can call budget. As a rule, they consist of small houses that are designed for one family with children or a company of friends. All of them are located in a common protected area, but this type of housing is considered inexpensive for its cost.

Visitors have their own kitchen or barbecue in the yard, which will help to organize meals, and this will significantly save the family budget, rather than visiting restaurants or cafes. But if you do not want to cook, you can eat in the common dining room. There is a children's playground on site, you can rent roller skates or entertain yourself with water attractions.

Shchuchye Lake Hotel

If there is a desire to forget all the problems and relax in a quiet and peaceful environment, then near St. Petersburg its guests are happy to host the Schuchye Lake Hotel in Lahdenpohja.

Cozy two-storey houses are equipped with everything you need to ensure that guests relax in comfort, feeling at home. After all, for residents of big cities there is nothing more pleasant than to become, even for a while, closer to nature and enjoy peace and quiet. All this is available if you choose to relax in the town of Lahdenpohja. The hotels located in the most picturesque places, will help to make it unforgettable.

Recreation and entertainment at Shchuchye Lake

The base can offer its guests a holiday absolutely for every taste. An experienced guide will help to spend time with benefit, telling and showing one of the most beautiful places - the island of Valaam. Those wishing to stay in a secluded setting are provided with a service for renting boats and fishing rods, after which you can go fishing to Lake Pikejärvi, on the shore of which the hotel is located, or to Lake Ladoga, but it will have to reach 2 km. The catch is definitely not lost, because in the hotel there is a brazier for self-cooking.

Children will not be bored, either. Horseback riding or riding a quad bike will surely suit them to their liking. Lovers can wander through the woods and go to picturesque places for mushrooms or berries.

Guests are accommodated in cottages for 4, 8 or 10 people. There is a two-or four-bed mini-hotel. Additional services include volleyball and basketball courts, table tennis or mini golf.

Hotel complex "Yakkimvaara"

On the shores of Ladoga Lake there is also the hotel complex "Yakkimvaara", which is glad to offer to guests a small private hotel "Annika". Here, comfort and comfort are the main components.

Hotel "Annika" (Lahdenpohja) has only 8 rooms, they are designed for two people. And also there is the possibility of installing one extra bed in each room in the form of a chair-bed. Each of the available rooms has its own bathroom and a TV.

On the territory of the hotel complex there are one-storey cottages. In one such house there are 6 sections, of which 5 accommodate 4 people, and one section is designed for two guests. In each section there is a separate entrance and own bathroom. Installed TVs and refrigerators. There is a sauna.

As an additional service, guests can enjoy billiards and their own beach, and there is also the opportunity to ride horses.

The hotel complex organizes sightseeing tours to the islands of Valaam and Konevets, trips to waterfalls and a marble lake, as well as to the regional center Kurkieki.

Yakkima Hotel

Lahdenpohja is a picturesque town in Karelia. Every year thousands of tourists come to rest here. For their convenience, some hotels were built near the railway stations. One such is the Yakkima, located near the station of the same name. The hotel complex is located directly on the shore of the picturesque lake Panyarvi.

On the territory of the complex there is a bar and a restaurant with a banquet hall for 100 people. You can visit the billiard room, sauna and even cinema. In the complex there is a swimming pool.

Accommodations

The complex includes a hotel, which has 42 very comfortable and cozy rooms, as well as 3 VIP cottages.

The number of rooms consists of apartments of different levels of comfort:

• Category is standard. Includes one single room and 14 double rooms
• Luxury category. Includes 2 single rooms, 1 room with a large bed for two guests, and 1 double room with a large bed and extra bed, 8 double and 6 triple rooms.

Cottages for VIP-guests have 2 floors. On the first floor there is a spacious living room, a bathroom and a bedroom. And on the second successfully located a spacious bedroom and a balcony. It should be noted that all the cottages have a "warm floor" system and a jacuzzi.

Welcome to the beautiful Karelia! In the city of Lahdenpohja, the hotels are cozy and comfortable, and the picturesque nature is simply mesmerizing.