A lakeside cottage for remote work
Salkolahti has two properties with gigabit fibre and five cottages with Wi-Fi at approximately 10 Mbit/s. Tampere is about 70 kilometres away, less than an hour by car, so you can move your working week to the lakeside without a long journey.
Connections have been measured and are listed by property. We make no empty promises: at one property a connection cannot be guaranteed, and the table says so clearly.
Internet connections by property
| Property | Internet connection | Guests | From | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Kiiltäväinen | Fibre optic 1 Gbit/s | 8 | €150/night | Video meetings, large files and several simultaneous users |
| Villa Längelmä | Fibre optic 1 Gbit/s | 8 | €150/night | Video meetings, large files and several simultaneous users |
| Tuura | WiFi 10 Mbit/s | 6 | €74/night | Video calls, email and cloud services |
| Tikkamäki | WiFi 10 Mbit/s | 5 | €74/night | Video calls, email and cloud services |
| Huvikumpu | WiFi 10 Mbit/s | 5 | €74/night | Video calls, email and cloud services |
| Minttu | WiFi 10 Mbit/s | 5 | €74/night | Video calls, email and cloud services |
| Tontti | WiFi 10 Mbit/s | 3 | €74/night | Video calls, email and cloud services |
| Vehmaanpirtti | Loan 4G router | 3 | €58/night | Email, browsing and video calls |
| Tivoli | Loan 4G router | 3 | €58/night | Email, browsing and video calls |
| Pielppa | 4G, not guaranteed | 5 | €74/night | Not recommended for work — island coverage varies |
Please note the rental season. Eight cottages are available from May to September. Villa Kiiltäväinen and Villa Längelmä are available year-round — see winter cottages.
Information checked in August 2026.
Which connection suits which work
Daily video meetings. Choose Villa Kiiltäväinen or Villa Längelmä. Both have fixed 1 Gbit/s fibre that supports video meetings even while other guests stream content. Each accommodates eight guests, making them suitable for a team workweek.
A standard remote-working day. Tuura, Tikkamäki, Huvikumpu, Minttu and Tontti work well for email, browsing, cloud services and video calls over a 10 Mbit/s connection. HD streaming by another user may cause interruptions.
Light work and long evenings. You can borrow a 4G mobile router for Vehmaanpirtti and Tivoli. Mobile coverage is good at these properties. They are also the most affordable, from €58 per night.
When it is not suitable. Pielppa is on a private island with no fixed connection. You may borrow a router, but coverage varies and cannot be guaranteed. Choose another property if your work requires certainty.
Working from a cottage in practice
Every property has a dining table suitable for working and electrical sockets. Pielppa uses solar power: a laptop and phone can be charged from a standard socket, but high-powered appliances cannot be used.
Every property has a sauna for after work. Seven properties welcome dogs, making longer stays easier.
Shops and a service station are a drive away, so buy groceries on arrival or replenish them by car. A car is required.
A week or longer
Remote work is best combined with a longer stay: final cleaning is paid once whether you stay for two nights or a week. Ask for a longer-stay price when booking.
See also cottages for weekday stays and compare all properties.
Frequently asked questions
Which property has the fastest internet?
Villa Kiiltäväinen and Villa Längelmä. Both have fixed 1 Gbit/s fibre.
Do video meetings work at the cottages?
Yes. At the fibre-connected properties, several users can be online simultaneously. A 10 Mbit/s connection works well for one video-call user.
Can I book a cottage for a full week or month?
Yes. Ask for a longer-stay price when booking.
Can I borrow an internet connection?
Yes. You can borrow a 4G mobile router for Vehmaanpirtti, Tivoli and Pielppa.
Do the cottages have a desk?
Every cottage has a dining table and electrical sockets. There is no separate workstation.
How far away is Tampere?
About 70 kilometres, less than an hour by car. Jyväskylä is about 1.5 hours away.
Can I bring a dog for a working week?
Yes, seven of the ten properties welcome dogs.