Delicious moments in Vääksy
Experience a delightful culinary journey in the charming Old Vääksy. Discover unique treasures at the French Village Shop or Wine & Cafe Jokiranta each offering a taste of local charm. Indulge in freshly baked pastries from Viipurilainen Kotileipomo Cafe & Deli, perfect for a quick treat.
Whether you’re craving coffee, lunch, or a mix of sweet and savory delights, Vääksy boasts a variety of inviting cafés and restaurants, each with its own distinctive atmosphere.
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.
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.
Wanha Kammari
Located in Old Vääksy, Wanha Kammari is a charming antique and interior design shop filled with timeless treasures
Asikkalantie 6, Vääksy.
Lauran kauppa
Lauran Kauppa “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
#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
Wine & Cafe Jokiranta
Wine & Cafe Jokiranta is a small, idyllic summer café nestled in the beautiful canal area of Vääksy. Choose from a selection of savory and sweet treats, refreshing beverages, handcrafted products from local artisans, and a variety of tasty meals. From spring to autumn, the terrace also hosts live music on weekends.
Melakuja 3, Vääksy
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 shopExtra tips
If you want to stay overnight, book a place to stay at Hotel Tallukka or Vääksyn Apteekinmajoitus, for example. Or look for cottage accommodation in Asikkala here.
You can hear diverse stories about the history of the area to the present day from Asikkala guides. Book your own guided tour.
