Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 019-237-013; www.fiskarsmuseum.fi ; Peltorivi 9;adult/child €5/free; 11am-5pm Jun-Aug,
11am-4pm Sep-May)
Near the lake, Fiskars Museum details the ironworks' evolution and the village that grew
around it, with a different display of art and craft each season.
Sleeping & Eating
Fiskars Wärdshus INN
( 019-276-6510; www.wardshus.fi ; Fiskarsintie 14;s/d from €132/152; )
The neoclassical exterior of this refined inn built in 1836 is a stark contrast to the 15
Scandi-chic rooms incorporating local timbers. Its restaurant (open 11am to 10pm Monday
to Friday, to 10pm Saturday, to 4pm Sunday) serves up local game (mains €23 to €30) and
three-course lunches (€37) on the scenic terrace.
Café Antique CAFE
( 019-237-275; www.cafeantique.fi ; dishes €3-9; 10am-6pm May-Sep)
Inside Fiskars' red-brick clocktower building (originally a school, designed by CL Engel),
heavenly, hand-baked cinnamon buns are among this family-run cafe's treats, along with
sweet and savoury pies, soups, sandwiches and cakes.
Restaurant Kuparipaja FINNISH
( 019-237-045; www.kuparipaja.fi ;lunch buffet €19, dinner mains €13-29.50; 11am-10pm Mon-Fri,
noon-10pm Sat & Sun)
The terrace overhanging the river at the old copper forge is a mesmerising setting for a for-
ay into Finnish gastronomy. Starters such as cured whitefish with Jerusalem artichoke
crème, pickled cucumber and malt bread are followed by mains like Åland lamb sausages
with celeriac purée, and topped off by desserts like rhubarb crème brulée.
Shopping
Onoma CRAFT, HOMEWARES
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