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In-Depth Information
A highlight of Korpo is its medieval church. Built in the late 13th century, it features naïve
paintings on the ceiling and a statue of St George fighting a dragon.
Sleeping & Eating
Faffas B&B
B&B
( 040-522-4306;
www.faffas.fi
;Österretaisvägen 23;s/d €45/70)
A dignified old farmhouse, complete with corner stove in the downstairs bedroom, con-
tains this four-roomed B&B looking out onto fields and has its own serene bathing pier a
short walk away. In summer there are also three simple cabins for rent (from €40). Pay-
ment is by cash only. It's 7.2km east of Korpo village.
Hjalmars
FINNISH, INTERNATIONAL
( 02-463-1202;
www.hjalmars.fi
;Handelsmansvägen 1;mains €9.50-19.50; kitchen 10am-10pm
Mon-Thu, 10am-midnight Fri & Sat, noon-9pm Sun Jun-Aug, 11am-9pm Mon-Thu, 11am-midnight Fri &
Sat, noon-9pm Sun Sep-May)
Regional delicacies at this local linchpin include fried herring with lingonberries, and fresh
and cold-smoked whitefish soup with dark archipelago bread, while innovative twists on
international favourites include a black Angus 'smuggler's burger'. The bar stays open until
2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
Buffalo Ravintola
STEAK
( 02-463-1600;
www.ravintolabuffalo.com
;Verkan guest harbour;lunch buffet €8.50, mains €16-30;
kitchen 11am-10pm Mon-Sat, 11am- 9pm Sun late Jun-mid-Aug)
You guessed it, Buffalo specialises in steaks, but there are also fish dishes (though few ve-
getarian options). Its waterside terrace is a prime spot for long lingering with a cold beer;
the bar kicks on after the kitchen closes.
Information
The friendly staff at
Hjalmars
have tourist information in English.
Getting There & Away
