Café-Restaurant Trapesa – Valamo's Meeting Place for Flavors
Valamo's 260-seat Café-Restaurant Trapesa is named after the Greek word trapeza, meaning table or monastery refectory. Trapesa is one of the monastery's most important meeting places – good food and a peaceful atmosphere come together here. Vegetarian food plays a central role in the monastic tradition, but fish, meat, and dairy products are also available year-round.
The Monastery's service opening hours can be found via this link.
Monastery Breakfast 10€/person (breakfast is included in the accommodation price)
Traditional Monastery breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Breakfast includes the Monastery's own breads, porridge, yogurt, muesli, vegetables, fruits, the Monastery's berry juice, and coffee and tea.
Valamo Buffet 16€/person
Valamo Buffet is served from August 31st to September 30th Mon-Thu from 11 AM to 3 PM, Fri-Sat from 11 AM to 5 PM, and Sun from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Available 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.
September 7th Monday
Vegetable puree soup
Baked salmon / salmon gratin
Creamy pork roast
Mexican vegetable patties
Blueberry quark
Coffee and tea
September 8th Tuesday
Roasted cauliflower soup
Dab and sour cream sauce
Beef Burgundy
Apple and oat crumble
Coffee and tea
September 9th Wednesday
Ginger-carrot soup
Chicken fillet in curry sauce
Smetana and sauerkraut stir-fry
Rhubarb kissel
Coffee and tea
September 10th Thursday
Spicy chicken soup
Lamb meatballs
Chili sin carne
Whipped semolina porridge
Coffee and tea
September 11th Friday
Cheesy mashed potato soup
Chicken Kiev
Beetroot patties
Berry kissel
Coffee and tea
September 12th Saturday
Creamy fish soup
Sautéed reindeer
Moussaka
Berry kissel
Coffee and tea
September 13th Sunday
Sweet potato and lentil soup
Salmon loaf
Meat and root vegetable stew
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
