Sinisen Pyörän Kievari

Central Finland


In Hailuoto, the 'Blue Bike Inn' is a picturesque cluster of wooden farm buildings in a tranquil setting. Four pretty rooms share a bathroom above a cafe (open 11am to 5pm, June to August), while summer-only rooms are also available in the barn. Breakfast costs an extra €9.


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