Name: Valamon Luostari
Address: Valamontie 42, 79850 Uusi-Valamo, Finland, Uusi-Valamo, Uusi-Valamo, Uusi-Valamo, 79850, Finland
Rating: 8

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Valamon Luostari

Art exhibition was nice, beautiful pieces of Russian art,  surroundings and building's were clean and practical,  restaurant and shop were nicely decorated. The lady who worked in the shop was super nice and helpful big thanks to her.
 Unfortunately the tall man who worked in the shop was rude (especially to women customer's) . Lastly food in restaurant was really good and allergies was not made a problem.

Mostly very nice visit

The location is nice and the story too.  The people there were very hospitable and helpful.  However, it was a disappointment because so much more could be shared and educated. We did not see any apparent monks, the sheep were about 6, the dinner and breakfast buffets are just sad - they could be offering home made bread and Borscht soup.  We could not get a tasting of their wine because it had to be order before hand (something that is so easy to do on the spot).  So much potential to make this a special visit to share tradition and create a great memory. I hope they take note of these simple observations.

Average place with huge potential

It's exactly what one would expect from a monastery, except the tourist-oriented vibe. The rooms are a bit spartan but clean, and the bed was more than OK, plus it's really silent at night, so a good rest is guaranteed. The breakfast is basic: mostly vegetables, bread and cheese. Basically what you are doing here is supporting the monastery, which is quite interesting given its history. It is a very relaxing and cultural experience. 

Peaceful place

A spontaneous and quick explore to Valamo during a business trip nearby. Absolutely beautiful place. Lot of beautiful flowers, a possibility to stay overnight and eat. Because of the covid-19, buffet lunch was not available, but somekind of lunch was. However, I must say it was horrible. A dry kiova chicken with "rubber potatoes" and  awful cauliflower and pees. Otherwise the place was worth to see.

Beautiful place

A lovely place to find peace and quiet. You are welcome  anytime, even if you are not russian orthodox. Good jump of point for walks and cycle tours. Main season for visitors: eastern and russian orthodox Christmas time

Peaceful and quiet 

Great place to visit and stay couple of days. Monastery area with 2 churches is worth of seeing as is. We participated in guided 1h tour (6€/person) which was informative and quite exiting. 
Room was quite nice and small reflecting heart and soul of this area. Buffet, eveing tea and breakfast was ok.

Really ice and pleasent Monastery area in mif of nowhere

We stayed at the hotel for one night. Everything was very clean, neat, there was a teapot in the room. The fridge was in the common hall. Of course, this is not a luxury hotel, but it would be perfect for pilgrimage and relaxation. I would like to thank you in particular for the children's playground with a playhouse. We were very worried that our little daughters would be bored in the monastery, but this part of the trip to Finland has become the most memorable for them, thanks to the little house)) I hope we will come again!

A warm reception.

Valamo monastery. Peace and harmony. Simple rooms are clean  (Opistohotelli) with lots of light at this time of finnish year.  Healthy food,  perfect coffee. Nature. Nice souvenir shop. I will go again. Happy place. Goo

Far away from the busy world  

On our way to the north, we made a stop in this monastery. A beautiful church with many icons.

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The monastery itself is not on display really. More like just the church.
I have visited many monasteries abroad and this is a rare example in Finland.
The feeling was quite touristy, but I guess that is normal when that is the main income?!
They had a boat ferry, church concert, an Art exhibition, winery shop and a flee market and a cafe/diner.
We walked around, took pictures and enjoyed the summer day. 
Not the most typical destination but I would still recommend.
The food at the diner smelled bad but it was some fish stuff.  

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