Delicious moments in Vääksy

Experience a culinary journey in idyllic Old Vääksy. What can you find in the French Village Shop of Old Vääksy or Laura’s Shop? You can find flour and porridge flakes for baking at Vääksyn Mylly, ready-made pastries can be bought from Viipurilainen Kotileipomo. Coffee and lunch, sweet and savoury – there are several individual and atmospheric options in Vääksy.

5-10 spots
Length: 5 km
Duration: about 4-6 hours
Driving times: 5 min./displacement
Departure: French village shop
End point: Viipurilainen kotileipomo
We recommend that you check the opening hours directly from the company.

#1 The French Village Shop

The French Village Shop is a breath of fresh air from France. In the delicatessen you will find French delicacies such as pates, jams and traditional lemonades. The outlet shop of Kyläkauppa has a wide selection of French clothes, interior decoration and gift items.

In addition to sweet and savoury coffee delicacies, the café also serves fondue, raclettes, apero plates and salads. Make a food journey to France >>

Vesijärventie 1, Vääksy

Go shopping and feast

#2 Shopping

Zoom Design

Zoom Design is an interior design and lifestyle house for high-quality brands.

Asikkalantie 2, Vääksy.

Kardis

Women’s trendy clothes in sizes 32-60. Delightful décor items for your home.

Asikkalantie 6, Vääksy.

Laura's shop

Laura’s shop offers all the wonderful interior items for a beautiful table setting and to create an atmosphere in your home. Educational and inspiring toys for children.

Vääksyntie 3, Vääksy

Local product store in Päijännetalo

The Päijännetalo local produce shop offers a diverse selection of souvenirs, literature and products and handicrafts made by small producers in the area. A microbrewery that produces craft beers by fermentation – Kanava Panimo – also operates in Päijännetalo in Vanha Vääksy. The local produce store also sells award-winning beers from Kanava Panimo. Visitors to Päijännetalo are served in the premises of an old cooperative dairy built in 1927.

Päijännetalo is right in the heart of the Vääksy canal area. The premises include tourist information, Salpausselkä Geopark information point, the Finnish Museum of Recreational Fishing and changing exhibitions. There is a travel park near Päijännetalo.

 

Meijeritie 1, Vääksy
p. 044 7780 680, matkailuinfo@asikkala.fi

Go shopping at a local produce store

#3 During lunch time

Restaurant Jalmar

The legend of Jalmari, known as a gourmet in Vääksy, lives on and has given the story to the restaurant. High-quality ingredients and legendary recipes guarantee a tasty food experience and at the same time you can wonder if the legend of Jalmari is true or false? Read more about Jalmari on the restaurant’s website.

Anianpellontie 17, Vääksy

Majakkapaviljonki

Cozy panoramic restaurant on the Vääksy canal by Lake Päijänne. Guest harbour, A-rights, lunch daily, pizzas, coffee.

Ämmäläntie 20, Vääksy.

#5 Coffee

Kanavan Helmi

Delicious artisan ice creams by the Vääksy canal are served by Kanavan Helmi. At the same time, you can follow the locking ships in the canal.

Kanavatie 21, Vääksy

Metsälinnan Kahvila

Atmospheric café located in a log building that is over 100 years old. Delicious snacks and sweets in an atmospheric milieu guarantee a tasty treat for the day. Open all year round, every day in summer.

Sirkkusentie 5, Vääksy.

Viipurilainen Kotileipomo

Local food ingredients, root baking, innovation and craftsmanship, all these words come together at Viipurilainen Kotileipomo. Get bread, buns or even Pure Oats to take home.

Pasolanharjuntie 1, Vääksy

Welcome to shop

Extra tips

If you want to stay overnight, book a place to stay at Hotel Talluka or Vääksyn Apteekki, for example. Or look for cottage accommodation in Asikkala here.

Also visit these locations: Antique store Wanha Kammari (Asikkalantie 6) and Papan Verhoilu ja Saunapuoti (Vesijärventie 2).

You can hear diverse stories about the history of the area to the present day from Asikkala guides. Book your own guided tour.