Hotel Oscar is located in the centre of Varkaus, about an hour’s drive from Savonlinna. The hotel is an easy base for exploring the nature of Lake Saimaa and an industrial town of European significance.
The industrial story of Varkaus spans almost 300 years, and in 2026 it was awarded the European Heritage Label. The wooden houses and factory setting of Old Varkaus are an attraction in themselves. The area includes three nationally significant built cultural environments: Päiviönsaari, once the administrative centre of the industrial community; the factory area, which is still in operation; and the residential areas of Kommila and Kosulanniemi, home to the mill’s workers, foremen and clerks. Hotel Oscar’s own history is part of this story, as it has welcomed travellers since the early 1900s.
Our comfortable rooms suit every need, from single rooms to family rooms and suites with a private sauna. Breakfast, sauna, gym and free parking are included in every stay. In the restaurant, you can enjoy carefully prepared dishes with a smoky touch from the lava stone grill. In summer, you can rent a bicycle at the reception and head out to the Taipale Canal or Kämäri Island, for example.
Hotel Oscar is also a convenient starting point for trips to Lake Saimaa, Olavinlinna Castle and the Savonlinna Opera Festival. Savonlinna is approximately 90 km away, just over an hour’s drive by car.
Group bookings and enquiries: tel. +358 29 3200 520 or meetings@hoteloscar.fi
