Hotel Oscar, Varkaus
Overview
Offering a sauna, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities, the lovely Hotel Oscar Varkaus is conveniently located, nearly a 25-minute walk from Varkaus Water Tower Terrace. Offering a location near a train station, this Varkaus hotel offers 161 rooms along with a private garden.
Location
The 4-star hotel puts you in the centre of Varkaus, 2.1 km from Mechanical Music Museum. The smoke-free property provides easy access to Varkaus Museums, which is merely 7 minutes' walk away.
Visit Saimaa, 30 metres from this hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Finland.
Hotel Oscar is situated within 95 km of Kuopio airport.
Rooms
Offering comfortable decor with a carpeted floor, some of the rooms come with blackout drapes and an air conditioner as well as a TV. Also, the property features parquetry flooring. The spacious bathrooms come with dressing gowns.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar onsite. Oscar Restaurant serves a good range of Scandinavian food and lies a few steps from the hotel.
Leisure & Business
Alternatively, guests can exercise in a gym facility. This hotel also provides a conference space and meeting rooms for those arriving on business.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sauna
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Ice swimmingFor the more adventurous travelers, there is an opportunity to take a dip in the frozen lake with a guided ice swimming experience, followed by warm drinks by the fire.
Nordic walkingTake advantage of the natural landscape of Varkaus, with a guided Nordic walking tour, featuring the scenic route of Saimaa Canal and its impressive locks.
Berry pickingDepending on the season, guests can pick wild berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and lingonberries with the hotel's berry picking service, served as a topping for breakfast.
Beer and cheese tastingDiscover the local flavors with a beer and cheese tasting, featuring famous Finnish beers and artisanal cheeses from the region.
Cocktail making classLearn how to mix drinks like a pro with a hands-on cocktail making class, using Finnish ingredients and local flavors.
Smoked salmon workshopJoin a smoked salmon workshop and learn the traditional Finnish technique of smoking fish, using a hand-made smoker and fresh salmon from the lake.
- Finnish movie night
- Star-gazing evening
- Arctic husky safari
- Finnish pastry cooking class
- Finnish language class
- Yoga and mindfulness class
- Art workshop
Location
Convenient Location
Varkaus Water Tower Terrace, Varkaus Museums, and the Mechanical Music Museum are within a short distance.
Green Neighborhood
The Hertunranta district offers parks like Walterinpuisto and Hanhenkaulan puisto, ideal for outdoor activities.
Local Bites to Try
Oscar Restaurant, Restaurant Kaks Ruusua, and Gaffer-Cafe serve European cuisine, traditional Finnish dishes, and café offerings.
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