{"id":13081,"date":"2026-10-16T14:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/?page_id=13081"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:19:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:19:27","slug":"lumo-project-description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/en\/news\/lumo-project-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Lumo Project Description"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>.lumo-editorial{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;padding:36px 20px 80px}.lumo-editorial *{box-sizing:border-box}.lumo-editorial .eyebrow{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:#52665d;margin:0 0 20px}.lumo-editorial h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.3vw,58px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin:0 0 26px}.lumo-editorial h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);line-height:1.2}.lumo-editorial .lead{font-size:21px;line-height:1.65}.lumo-editorial .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:36px;margin-top:48px}.lumo-editorial .card{border-bottom:1px solid #ccd5cf;padding-bottom:30px}.lumo-editorial .card img{width:100%;height:390px;object-fit:cover}.lumo-editorial .card h2 a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.lumo-editorial .card p{line-height:1.7}.lumo-editorial .hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:52px;align-items:center;margin:34px 0 54px}.lumo-editorial .hero img{width:100%;height:auto}.lumo-editorial .body{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;font-size:18px;line-height:1.85}.lumo-editorial .gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin:44px 0}.lumo-editorial .gallery img{width:100%;height:auto}.lumo-editorial .facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;background:#eef2ee;padding:30px;margin:40px 0 50px}.lumo-editorial .facts dt{font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}.lumo-editorial .facts dd{font-size:23px;font-weight:600;margin:12px 0 0}.lumo-editorial .funding{border-top:1px solid #ccd5cf;padding-top:30px;margin-top:44px}.lumo-editorial .footlinks{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-top:1px solid #ccd5cf;margin-top:50px;padding-top:24px}.lumo-editorial .cta{display:inline-block;padding:16px 24px;background:#284b43;color:white;text-decoration:none;margin:12px 0 24px}.lumo-editorial a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b39861;outline-offset:5px}@media(max-width:700px){.lumo-editorial{padding:24px 8px 50px}.lumo-editorial .hero,.lumo-editorial .cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.lumo-editorial .hero{margin-top:24px}.lumo-editorial .hero img{max-height:620px;object-fit:contain}.lumo-editorial .facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.lumo-editorial .card img{height:auto}.lumo-editorial .gallery{gap:12px}.lumo-editorial .lead{font-size:19px}}<\/style><div class=\"lumo-editorial\"><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/en\/news\/\">\u2190 News<\/a><\/nav><header class=\"hero\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lumo-first-snow-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Iisakki Village and Lake Rukaj\u00e4rvi in the first snow\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1442\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\">13 April 2026 \u00b7 Project description<\/p><h1>Iisakki Village Lumo Villas<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">12 modern Lumo Villas by Lake Rukaj\u00e4rvi, combining high-quality accommodation with an authentic northern nature experience.<\/p><\/div><\/header><dl class=\"facts\"><div><dt>Schedule<\/dt><dd>1 Apr 2025 \u2013 1 Feb 2027<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Total budget<\/dt><dd>\u20ac3,600,000<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU funding<\/dt><dd>\u20ac1,080,000<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><div class=\"body\"><h2>Project Description<\/h2><p>A total of 12 modern Lumo Villas are being built in Iisakki Village, designed to blend seamlessly into the area\u2019s historic village setting on the shores of Lake Rukaj\u00e4rvi. The new villas will expand the accommodation capacity and strengthen Iisakki Village\u2019s appeal as a year-round destination.<\/p><p>The project aims to combine high-quality modern accommodation with an authentic northern nature experience, while respecting the traditions and landscape of the area.<\/p><h2>Project Progress<\/h2><p>The project has progressed according to plan in phases. The first five Lumo Villas were completed and taken into use during the winter season 2025\u20132026.<\/p><p>Customer feedback has been excellent. Guests have particularly appreciated how the modern villas, located in a historic village environment, combine the tranquility of nature with a high-quality, carefully designed accommodation experience.<\/p><p>Construction continues with the remaining villas, and the full project is scheduled for completion in early 2027.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/en\/news\/lumo-lakeside-lodges-winter-season\/\">Latest update, 16 October 2026: lodges nearing completion for winter \u2192<\/a><\/p><figure style=\"margin:44px 0\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lumo-first-snow-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Lumo Lodge exterior and terrace in the first snow\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\"><\/figure><h2>Impact<\/h2><p>The Lumo Villas project strengthens Iisakki Village\u2019s position as one of the most attractive accommodation destinations in the Ruka area. The investment supports the growth of tourism, extends seasonal demand, and increases the availability of high-quality accommodation for both international and domestic visitors.<\/p><div class=\"funding\"><h2>EU co-funding<\/h2><p>The Lumo Lakeside project has received co-funding from the European Union.<\/p><p>EU funding: <strong>\u20ac1,080,000<\/strong> \u00b7 Total budget: <strong>\u20ac3,600,000<\/strong><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/iisakki_osarahoitus_1.jpg\" alt=\"European Union co-funding acknowledgement in Finnish\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:480px;margin:24px auto\"><\/div><div class=\"footlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rukasafaris.fi\/en\/news\/\">\u2190 All news<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2190 News 13 April 2026 \u00b7 Project description Iisakki Village Lumo Villas 12 modern Lumo Villas by Lake Rukaj\u00e4rvi, combining high-quality accommodation with an authentic northern nature experience. 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