Villas in Hartola
Hartola suits people who want a very small, quiet corner of Päijät-Häme, with lakes and old manor history around the homes. It is the smallest municipality in the region, so shops, cafes and anything after dark are thin on the ground.
- Villas
- 15
- From, per week
- £344
About Hartola
Hartola is a rural municipality of about 2,400 people, the smallest in Päijät-Häme, and roughly a fifth of its area is water. It has been an independent parish since 1784. The homes are spread around the municipality rather than gathered in a centre, nearly all have a sauna and a fireplace, none has a pool, and most sleep around four to eight. Local interest is low-key: a regional museum in the old Koskipää mansion, and a manor café and farm shop in the village of Pohjola, best visited between June and September. Evenings are for the sauna and the lake. Out of season the place is very still.
Is Hartola right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet lakeland stays for people with a car
- Not for you if
- You want a town centre with restaurants and things to do each evening.
Near Hartola
Itä-Häme Museum
Regional museum for seven municipalities, housed in the former Koskipää mansion, built in 1580. Check opening hours before going.
Pohjola Manor Café
Café and farm shop beside Highway 4 in Pohjola village, with coffee, seasonal treats and the estate's own beef. Best from June to September.
Lake Rautavesi
A medium-sized lake of about 46 sq km shared by Hartola and Joutsa, with a shoreline of over 200 km.
Getting to Hartola
Helsinki Airport is the practical gateway for UK visitors, just under two hours by road from Hartola, or about two hours and ten minutes by the OnniBus coach that runs twice a day. A car is needed for the homes, which are spread around the municipality.
When to go to Hartola
June to September is the season for the Pohjola manor café. The annual fair on the first Saturday of September is the biggest local event. In winter Lake Rautavesi ices over from December to April, which suits sauna and fireplace evenings. Check opening times for anything you plan to visit outside summer.
Villas in Hartola
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Kuikanranta
Hartola, Päijat-Häme, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£133
per night
3-star property
Villa heikinniemi
Hartola, Päijat-Häme, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£106
per night
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4-star property
4-star property
Juurlahti
Hartola, Päijat-Häme, Finland
4
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£106
per night
3-star property
4-star property
Hartolan ilo
Hartola, Päijat-Häme, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£169
per night
4-star property
Tuomaantupa
Hartola, Päijat-Häme, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£119
per night
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4-star property
Pajaranta
Hartola, Päijat-Häme, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£108
per nightHartola villa holidays: questions answered
Is Hartola a quiet place to stay?
Yes, very. Hartola has about 2,400 residents and is the smallest municipality in Päijät-Häme. Water makes up about a fifth of the municipality, and the evening entertainment is the sauna and the fireplace.
How far is Hartola from Helsinki Airport?
Just under two hours by road. An OnniBus coach also runs twice a day from Hartola to the airport in a little over two hours, but a car is far more practical once you are here.
When is the Hartola fair?
The first Saturday of September. Hartola's annual fair is the biggest event of its kind in Finland. It has been held on that Saturday each year, so book early if your stay overlaps.
Does Hartola freeze in winter?
Yes. Nearby Lake Rautavesi ices over from December to April. Winter stays here are about quiet sauna and fireplace evenings, so check opening times for anything you plan to visit.
What is there to see in Hartola?
The Itä-Häme Museum, in the former Koskipää mansion, is the main sight. The Pohjola Manor Café and farm shop is at its best from June to September, and writer Maila Talvio was born in Hartola.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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