Valamo's restaurant resembles and smells like a hospital cafeteria and when we last visited, the quality of the buffet (11am to 7pm) matched perfectly. You'll be much better off ordering a coffee or tea with a sandwich or bun and enjoying it on the front terrace. Loaves of the monastery's home-baked rye bread can be purchased to take away (€5).
Trapesa
The Finnish Lakeland
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
28.45 MILES
Situated 8.5km northwest of the city centre, off Rd 9, this outdoor museum is part of the Suomen Salpa ('Finland's Bolt'). Built between the Winter War…
Nearby The Finnish Lakeland attractions
28.45 MILES
Situated 8.5km northwest of the city centre, off Rd 9, this outdoor museum is part of the Suomen Salpa ('Finland's Bolt'). Built between the Winter War…