Our two-hour day cruises go off every day at noon and at 4 p.m.
The m/s Silver Sky embarks from and returns to the Laukontori Harbor, a stone’s throw away from the Main Square of Tampere. The ship will take you along the magnificent sceneries of the Pispala ridge before going around the Viikinsaari Island and coming back sweeping the shores of the Hatanpää Manor and Arboretum. The m/s Silver Sky is a floating panorama restaurant that provides an unsurmountable feast for your eyes and taste buds alike.
The duration of the day cruise is two hours, and the price is €42 per person including the cruise and a bountiful buffet lunch with an emphasis on locally sourced produce and ingredients. We reserve all rights to changes.
Book your day cruise tickets here.
Our two-and-a-half hour evening cruises go off from thursday to saturday at 7 p.m.
Come dine on the gentle waves and admire the sun as it sets. A delightful evening is guaranteed as the wondrous lake vistas, the warm service and the delicious food join together and seduce you. When the daylight starts to fade, the city lights and the skyline are reflected off the rippling water in an unforgettable display of colors. On the m/s Silver Sky, emphasis is placed on locally sourced produce and ingredients and generally favor domestic materials and stock. We aspire to provide a modern Finnish cuisine especially suited to the scenery of the inland waterways with its islands and lakes. The wines for every meal come hand-picked by our in-house sommelier.
The duration of the cruise is two and a half hours, and the price is €69 per person including the cruise and a three-course menu. We reserve all rights to changes.
Book your evening cruise tickets here.
The Viikinsaari Island opens for business on 13th May. Right from the season’s start, this lush and beautiful summer oasis will capture the imagination of every international and domestic sports fan. Just twenty minutes away from the Laukontori harbor in the center of Tampere, the island of Viikinsaari is a true gem and the perfect getaway destination for locals, tourists and businesses alike. The peaceful atmosphere of the lake, the encompassing natural surroundings, the cozy swimming beaches, the public sauna, and the mindfulness path combined with the comprehensive restaurant services ensure that the Viikinsaari Island is a singular destination.
The opening hours at the island of Viikinsaari
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sundays and mondays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Prices
Regular ticket purchased at our web shop € 12
Regular ticket purchased at the Laukontori Harbor ticket booth € 14
Pensioner/Student/Schoolchild ticket purchased at our web shop € 9
Pensioner/Student/Schoolchild ticket purchased at the Laukontori Harbor ticket booth € 11
Child (ages 3-12) ticket purchased at our web shop € 7
Child (ages 3-12) ticket purchased at the Laukontori Harbor ticket booth € 9
(All of the above tickets include a roundtrip to the Viikinsaari Island)
Sauna ticket
Regular ticket € 5
Children (ages 3-12) enter free of charge accompanied by an adult
Dining like royalty since 1866
We serve straightforward and modern Finnish meals especially suited to the scenery of the inland waterways with its islands and lakes. The cuisine is steeped in history with a firm emphasis on locally sourced produce and ingredients. Viikinsaari’s very own herb garden is a peak example of favoring regional materials and stock and staying true to the local ethos. Visitors to the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Games can enjoy our manor house menu from the 13th of May to the 29th of May.
The manor house menu
Starters
Soup of the season with cheese fritters (L, G)
Your waiter will give you the details of our soup from stock of the season
Main courses
Fish of the season (L, G)
Fish fried in butter, seasonal vegetables, potatoes with chives and butter and a rich white wine sauce
OR
Pepper steak à la the island (L, G)
Finnish tenderloin from the gridiron, seasonal vegetables, parsnip purée and a three-pepper sauce with mushrooms and herbs
Dessert
Chocolate cake à la the island
Vanilla ice cream with berries and delicious, melt-in-the-mouth orange chocolate cake
€48 per person
Tel. +358- 10 422 5600
E-mail: asiakaspalvelu@hopealinja.fi
Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
