Janne’s Saloon

Finland's West Coast


Stop for a steaming bowl of traditional salmon soup at this restaurant on the island of Kuusisaari. Even better, heat up in the sauna and cool off in the sea. MS Tiira cruises from Vaasa make a lunch stop here.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Finland's West Coast attractions

1. Pohjanmaan Museo

4.4 MILES

This dynamic, modern regional museum is divided into three sections. Downstairs, Terranova has a brilliant evocation of the region’s natural history –…

2. Kuntsin Modernin Taiteen Museo

4.45 MILES

The beautiful former customs house now hosts changing exhibitions of pop art, kinetic art, surrealism and postmodernism. At its core is the collection of…

3. Tikanojan Taidekoti

4.67 MILES

Works by Degas, Gauguin, Matisse and Picasso are among this gallery's strong international collection.

4. Stundars Handicraft Village

9.31 MILES

In the attractive village of Solf (Finnish: Sulva), about 15km south of Vaasa, is this fine open-air museum and crafts centre. Its 60 traditional wooden…