Find peace and tranquility in Valamo

Valamo Monastery warmly welcome!

Valamo Monastery is an active centre of the Orthodox religious life and culture in Finland. Located in the beautiful surroundings of Heinävesi, the monastery welcomes visitors throughout the year. The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and close proximity to nature offer the hurried people in the busy world of today a rare opportunity to relax − far from the bustle and noise of everyday life. All the visitors are heartily welcome!

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Culinary experiences in Trapesa

One of the most important meeting places in the monastery is the restaurant where you can taste delicious food and monastery wines. The restaurant's name – Trapesa – comes from the Greek word for a table or monastery refectory.

Cultural activities

Valamo Monastery has a long tradition of cultural activities.

Groups and meetings

Valamo Monastery offers a peaceful and distraction-free environment for meetings, training sessions and corporate and private functions for groups of up to 300 people.

Accommodation

Valamo Monastery provides simple and peaceful accommodation for all who wish to spend a night or longer in a unique environment.

Guided tours

Read more about our guided tours: Monastery tour, Winery tour, Monaster cemetery tour, Exhibition tour, and Garden tour.

Shops

The souvenir shop of Valamo Monastery is known by the name Tuohus and serves visitors daily from morning until night.

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Contacts

Valamo Monastery
Valamontie 42
79850 Uusi-Valamo
Phone +35817 570 111

Valamo Lay Academy
Valamontie 42
79850 Uusi-Valamo
Phone +358 17 5701401

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