Restaurant directly at the lake with beautiful scenery. We visited the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon so it wasn’t crowded. we Service was pleasant and attentive. We only had fish meals, which all tasted great. My favorite is the Vendace fried in butter. ;) It was also a pleasant surprise that they served locally brewed beers. The Mousse was the best from the desserts.
We also visited the Sauna little bit later in the evening and to me the concept of having the same “reception” for Sauna and Restaurant was a bit weird, but as it wasn’t a rush hour, we didn’t need to wait for long. To me the Saunas were okay, especially as we could use the discount, but without that it would have been a bit much. But as mentioned, the scenery is beautiful so that helps. All in all it was worth the experience. I’d avoid during busy times! No pictures from...
Read moreSataman Viilu is a stylish sauna-restaurant complex located by the lake in the Lutakko harbor area of Jyväskylä. Opened in 2022, it combines beautiful lake views, modern wooden architecture, delicious food, and relaxing sauna experiences.
Restaurant: Offers locally sourced food, lunch on weekdays (approx. €14), and à la carte dishes featuring fish, wild mushrooms, and game. There’s indoor seating, a summer terrace, and an upstairs space for up to 200 guests—great for events or meetings. • Saunas: Three public saunas (open daily), with separate dressing rooms and lake access for swimming or relaxing in a hot tub—even in winter! • Architecture: A stunning, sculptural wooden building with charred wood exterior, built using eco-friendly timber construction methods. A landmark...
Read moreThe quality has gone down. Before, you could easily find a variety of pastries to enjoy with a cup of coffee. But now there is no pastry cabinet anymore, you can only choose 1-2 dishes from the boring menu. Even the food menu is quite boring, the atmosphere and decoration are more like an office than a cafe or a restaurant. Therefore, the shop is increasingly deserted, even on weekends there are only a few customers. Learn how to set up the shop of Kirkkopuisto Bistro because the shop brings the feeling of a cozy cafe and restaurant, so it is loved by many customers. If there is no improvement, I think the shop will gradually lose customers...
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