Honkapirtti, Wooden lodge in Ruissalo, Finland
Honkapirtti is a wooden lodge set in the natural forest of Ruissalo, built with traditional Finnish log cabin construction and spacious dining areas. The structure features rustic timber walls and can accommodate up to 85 guests in its main hall.
The building was constructed in East Karelia during the 1940s and moved to its current location in Ruissalo in 1944. Its origins trace back to a period of significant change in the region.
The lodge keeps Finnish food traditions alive through its daily offerings of pea soup, oven-baked pancakes, and fresh pastries baked on-site. The kitchen connects visitors to regional tastes and the craft of home cooking.
The lodge operates daily with lunch service offered during specific hours and ample space for groups. It is easily accessible and provides a relaxed setting for dining and spending time.
Visitors can collect stamps on a lunch card that can be exchanged for free meals at any Sunborn restaurant after reaching ten stamps. This rewards system encourages return visits and lets guests explore other locations in the restaurant network.
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