Cafe-Restaurant Trapesa – a meeting place for Valamo's flavors
Valamo's 260-seat Cafe-Restaurant Trapesa takes its name from the Greek word trapeza, meaning table or monastery refectory. Trapesa is one of the monastery's most important meeting places – where good food and a peaceful atmosphere come together. In monastic tradition, vegetarian food plays a central role, but fish, meat, and dairy products are also available year-round.
The visiting hours for the monastery's services can be found here.
Monastery Breakfast 10€/person (breakfast included in accommodation price)
A traditional monastery breakfast is served mornings from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Breakfast includes the monastery's own breads, porridge, yogurt, muesli, vegetables, fruits, monastery berry juice, and coffee and tea.
Valamo Buffet 16€/person
The Valamo Buffet is served from 31 August - 30 September, Mon-Thu 11 AM - 3 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM - 5 PM, and Sun 11 AM - 3 PM
On offer are salads and cold side dishes, as well as the monastery's own sauerkraut and breads (including the monastery's famous malt bread), soup of the day, two hot meal options (vegetarian and meat or fish), dessert, and coffee or tea.
7 September Monday
Vegetable puree soup
Baked salmon / salmon-pollock bake
Creamy pork roast
Mexican vegetable patties
Blueberry quark
Coffee and tea
8 September Tuesday
Roasted cauliflower soup
Plaice and sour cream sauce
Beef Bourguignon
Apple-oat bake
Coffee and tea
9 September Wednesday
Ginger-carrot soup
Chicken fillet in curry sauce
Sour cream and sauerkraut bake
Rhubarb kissel
Coffee and tea
10 September Thursday
Spicy chicken soup
Lamb meatballs
Chili sin carne
Whipped lingonberry porridge
Coffee and tea
11 September Friday
Cheesy potato puree soup
Chicken Kyiv
Beetroot patties
Whipped lingonberry porridge
Coffee and tea
12 September Saturday
Creamy fish soup
Sautéed game
Moussaka
Berry kissel
Coffee and tea
13 September Sunday
Sweet potato and lentil soup
Salmon loaf
Beetroot pork
Berry quark
Coffee and tea
Wine Room
In the atmospheric Wine Room, you can taste Valamo's own berry wines and high-quality artisan distillates.
Valamo's Wine Room is open from June to August.
For groups, by prior arrangement at other times as well.
Guided presentations and tastings for groups
Welcome to discover the world of Valamo's wines and distillates on site. The warm atmosphere of the Wine Room, the stories behind the beverages, and the peaceful environment make the tastings an experience.
Wine Presentation (duration approximately 1 hour)
Tasting includes three Valamo wines.
Whisky Presentation (duration approximately 1 hour)
Tasting includes two Valamo whiskies.
Wine and Whisky Presentation (duration approximately 1 hour)
Tasting includes two wines and one whisky.
Presentations are arranged for groups of at least 8 people by prior order. Request a quote from Sales Service.
Trapesa Cafe Services
Coffee, tea, and savory and sweet snacks available all day – Doughnut coffee is already a concept.
Valamo Tea Table 15€/person
The Tea Table is a modern version of the old Valamo Tea Table, developed with respect for tradition.
The Tea Table is served from June to August. For groups, by prior arrangement at other times as well.
On offer are monastery tea and raspberry jam, pickled cucumbers with sour cream and honey, salmon pie, meat pie, sauerkraut, dry cake, biscuits, sweets, and fruits.
Breads and sweet pastries also for takeaway
You can buy the monastery's own products, such as malt bread, sauerkraut, and pastries (selection varies daily).
The Key Flag symbol has been granted to the breads and sweet pastries made at the monastery. The Key Flag is a symbol of Finnish work.
For groups and events
Trapesa also functions as a catering restaurant for meetings and celebrations.
Practical Information
The restaurant has wheelchair access. Pets are welcome at the monastery, but not in the restaurant or on the terrace.
Welcome to enjoy Valamo's flavors and atmosphere!
Group Table Reservations
Valamo Sales Service
tel. 017-570 1810
salesservice@valamo.fi
