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Accommodation near Art Center Salmela
Stay at Unelma, your private apartment in a historic merchant house, less than 4 km from Art Center Salmela.
Package from €365 / 2 nights / 2 guests
- +358449972458
- Rinnetie 2, Mäntyharju
Looking for accommodation near Art Center Salmela? Apartment Accommodation Unelma is located less than 4 km from the art centre and offers a cosy private apartment reserved exclusively for your stay.
Your package also includes breakfast brunch supplies for two mornings and non-alcoholic raspberry sparkling drinks from Vierula Farm, waiting for you in the refrigerator. If you wish, you can enhance your stay with optional extras such as a traditional wood-fired sauna, massage treatments or guided local experiences.
A comfortable base for exploring Art Center Salmela and Mäntyharju
Less than 4 km from Art Center Salmela
Entire 75 m² apartment for your private use
Quiet residential location
Easy walking distance to the town centre and railway station
Optional extras and personal recommendations from a certified local guide
Accommodation package includes:
Two nights in a historic merchant house
Accommodation for 2–4 guests
Breakfast brunch supplies for two mornings
Non-alcoholic raspberry sparkling drinks from Vierula Farm
Towels
Final cleaning
Perfect for:
Couples seeking a relaxing getaway
Groups of friends
Anyone interested in art and culture
Art lovers
Travellers arriving by train
Pictures
from the apartment and
our garden
Art Centre Salmela is less than 4 km away, and you are also welcome to enjoy our charming garden at your leisure. Additional services include guided house and garden tours, breakfast supplies delivered to the apartment, and massage treatments available on the ground floor of the house.
Enhance
your experience
Get personal recommendations from an official local guide for exhibitions, cafés, nature trails and other attractions in the area.
Picture your perfect cultural escape...
Arrival
You arrive at a fully prepared apartment, pour yourselves a glass of sparkling refreshment and settle in.
Host's tip: Make yourself comfortable and enjoy your refreshments in the apartment or out in the garden.
Stay in a historic merchant house dating back to 1939. The entire top floor is yours to enjoy, offering the comfort and privacy of Huoneistomajoitus Unelma.
Unelma is a comfortably furnished private apartment with its own entrance, offering a peaceful place to stay during your visit to Mäntyharju.
Our neighbourhood is a quiet residential area located just 900 metres from the market square and railway station. Art Center Salmela is less than 4 kilometres away.
Check-in is normally from 5 PM onwards, although earlier arrival can often be arranged.
Art Center Salmela
Spend your day exploring the exhibitions of Art Center Salmela, visiting local cafés and enjoying the atmosphere of summer in Mäntyharju.
Art Center Salmela is one of Finland's best-known summer art exhibitions and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. From Unelma, Salmela is less than a ten-minute drive away. The exhibitions are open daily from 6 June to 15 August 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Within walking distance from Salmela, you will also find our beautiful wooden church and the historic Iso-Pappila museum area.
Other Places Worth Visiting in Mäntyharju
Local boutiques Some of my personal favourites are: Puoti Suerte (a little boutique shop), Tarjan Muotipuoti (a fashion shop for women), Makasiinin Puoti & Kahvila (a unique café and boutique next to the train station).
Summer Theatre? Mäntyharjun Kesäteatteri (summer theater) is located near Art center Salmela.
Nilkko Taproom microbrewery: Nilkko is a cosy small brewery taproom worth visiting, and it is within a short walking distance from Unelma.
Departure
On your departure day, you still have time to explore a few sights or enjoy a peaceful moment in our garden.
Café walk: Visit Makasiinin Puoti & Kahvila, located just a short walk from Unelma. The local flea market Mäntykirppis is often open daily during summer, and you may discover unique Finnish design treasures to take home.
Museums: Did you know that Mäntyharju has 10 different museums? If you are travelling south, consider stopping at Miekankoski Café and visiting the nearby Rafting Museum.
If your departure day falls on a Saturday, you can easily join Unelma's guided garden tour. Unelma Garden Tour. On other days, the tour can be booked as a private experience.
Ryönänhovi garden About a 15-minute drive north of Unelma, Ryönänhovi Garden welcomes visitors during the summer season for a small entrance fee. Please check opening times in advance.
Check-out is normally by 1 PM. If you would like to stay a little longer, feel free to ask about late check-out availability.
You are warmly welcome!
Breakfast delivered, a traditional sauna or a relaxing massage?
Good to know
✓ Private entrance and self check-in with keys
✓ Free on-site parking
✓ Railway station only 900 metres away
✓ Pets welcome
Please note: The apartment is not wheelchair accessible. It is located on the third floor of our family home and can only be reached by stairs. The staircase is wide and equipped with handrails.
Comfort throughout the seasons: The house has natural ventilation, and guests can adjust the room temperature to their preference. Windows can be opened when needed, and during summer the bedrooms are equipped with fans. A portable cooling unit is also available in the apartment.
Art and Culture in the Historic Summer Landscapes of Mäntyharju
Accommodation
Concerts
Art
Host's tips: Looking for something a little different? For a small additional fee, you can paint your own oil painting to take home as a memorable keepsake. Massage services are available on the ground floor of the house, and our traditional Finnish wood-heated sauna can also be heated for your enjoyment.
Tailored for you.
You can also choose accommodation only, without any additional services. Stay in a historic merchant house less than 4 kilometres from Taidekeskus Salmela. The cosy apartment provides a peaceful retreat after a day of art, summer theatre, local cafés and exploring the beauty of Mäntyharju in summer. 🌿
Warmly welcome!
Warmly welcome!
Photos from the opening day of Art Centre Salmela, 6 June 2026
