From discovering Finland to an international project
The purchase of Kerimaa: ‘Our hope is to revitalise commercial activities throughout the Savonlinna area.’ Irene Zanella and Francesco Locatelli discovered Kerimaa in 2021 and were captivated by Finnish nature, the silence and the lifestyle in Savonlinna. They helped to initiate a collaboration that led to the development of a project with other Italian
The Finnish dream of two young Italians becomes reality
A young Italian couple behind the purchase of Kerimaa – Hoping to collaborate with local entrepreneurs In 2021, Irene Zanella and Francesco Locatelli encountered Kerimaa for the first time, without imagining how much this place immersed in Finnish nature would inspire their journey. From that spark, a project was born that has its roots in […]

