Photo: Perttulan tila
photo: Lina Markkanen

1-2 days

Best cafés in the countryside

Is there anything better on a warm summer’s day than heading out to the countryside and enjoying a relaxed visit to a café? You don’t need to travel far before coming across charming farms, lush gardens and other beautiful rural spots inviting you to sit down and have some refreshments.

All countryside cafés have their own distinctive character, and whether you’re a history buff, an art fan or animal lover, you will find something to suit your style. Many of these seasonal cafés are committed to serving local ingredients and some even grow their own food.

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Vehicle

  • By car

Duration

1-2 days

Length

330 km

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Attractions

  • Café Meijerinliiteri

    Located in a historic dairy barn from the 1850s, Café Meijerinliiteri is surrounded by a beautiful old farmstead. Many of the ingredients, including the delicious rhubarb juice, are made on the farm itself or sourced from neighbouring farms or the food market at Joutsa.

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  • Karoliina's Kestikievari

    With wonderful rustic decor and a menu featuring classic Finnish dishes, Karoliinan Kestikievari is the perfect place to stop for a meal or snack. Specialties include cheddars made by cheesemakers Jukolan Juusto.

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  • Haanpää Summer Café

    At the Haanpää summer cafe visitors get to enjoy delicious coffee and cake surrounded by the farm’s permanent residents: a herd of gorgeous alpacas and cute sheep.

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  • Niittyaho Farm

    This café with its variety of sweet and savoury delicacies is located in an old hayloft above a barn. Servings are always made from domestic ingredients and, wherever possible, using products and ingredients from local producers and the surrounding area. The bakeries and food taste fresh, genuine, clean and homemade.

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  • Direct Sale Shop Heinähattu

    Located only a stone’s toss away from the old church of Petäjävesi, Heinähattu is the locals’ favorite boutique and communal living room. The cafe, a small rustic Eden, serves home-baked bread and pastries with fresh coffee or tea. The cozy shoplet-cafe has its shelves stocked with handmade items from both Petäjävesi entrepreneurs and regional artisans. A flea market is also part of the shop.

    Coffee table at flea market Heinähattu.
    Photo: Heinähattu

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  • Marjoniemi Parsonage

    At the Marjoniemi estate in Uurainen, founded in the 19th century, you can enjoy a beautiful rural setting where you can try activities such as horseback riding. The summer café, located in the main building of the Old Vicarage, serves homemade pastries, hot drinks, and Vicarage lemonade

    Horses in front of the main building of Marjoniemi rectory.
    photo: Lina Markkanen

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  • Häyrylänranta harbour

    As the gateway to the South Konnevesi National Park, the Häyrylänranta harbour area offers you everything you could wish for on a beautiful summer’s day. Tasty food, a beautiful sandy beach with diving towers, a caravan and camping area, a wide range of services for boaters and much more.

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  • Perttula Café and Shop

    Perttula is rustic and relaxed farm in Leppävesi, Laukaa, just a 15-minute drive from Jyväskylä. The farm café opens for the summer season to serve delicious coffee and food sourced from local and other small producers. Why not grab one of their picnic baskets and head to the great outdoors for a leisurely lunch!

    Perttula Farm Yard and Main Building
    Photo: Perttula Farm / Mari Mansikkamäki

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  • Huikon Helmi

    The summer kiosk Huikon Helmi is located in Toivakka next to the lake. The café offers café products, ice cream and barbecue food, which can be enjoyed in the bosom of nature by the lake. It offers both savoury and sweet delicacies. Huikon Helmi has good parking facilities. There is also a swimming beach near the summer kiosk.

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