The long and diverse history of the manor includes both modest periods of decline and eras of grandeur and prosperity.
The roots of Mukkula Manor date back to the 15th century. The first known record of the estate is from the year 1466. Later, the manor also served as a military estate.
The true golden era of the manor began in the late 18th century, when Captain Arndt Johan von Hausen became its owner. During his time, Mukkula evolved into a distinguished manor estate: the main building was renovated, the garden was reshaped in the English landscape style, and oak trees were planted—still standing proudly in the garden today.
Over the years, the manor grounds also housed a dairy and a commercial garden with greenhouses. The main building underwent extensive renovations several times during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The von Hausen family held Mukkula for nearly two centuries, until 1959, when the manor was acquired by the City of Lahti and transformed into a center for tourism and leisure.
The manor also became an important cultural venue: since 1963, it has hosted the Lahti International Writers' Conference, which has attracted world-class authors to Mukkula. In the 21st century, the area has also become known for the Summer Up festival, which has attracted thousands of visitors to the shores of Mukkula.
The manor’s main building stood unused for many years until Vanajanlinna Group carried out an extensive renovation between 2013 and 2015.
As a result of the renovation, the modern yet traditional Mukkula Manor Hotel was opened, with interiors designed by the Lahti-based company Isku. Today, the manor’s operations are managed by Megaro Oy under the leadership of Tiina Aalto.
The manor also has its own legend. The guide, Helli Jalas, has told the story of the manor's mystical ghost, a female figure who is said to descend the stairs and move into the hall – just as if the former mistress of the manor were checking to see that everything was in order in the hall.
