Restaurant Särkänlinna - Summer restaurant in Särkkä island, Helsinki

In the 18th century a fort was constructed on Särkkä island just off the coast of Helsinki to defend the city. Some wars later, in 1924, the Särkänlinna restaurant was opened in that very fort. To this day it holds its place as one of the most unique summer restaurants in Helsinki and in Finland.

The age-old fort with thick embrasured stone walls will take you back to the historical age of Finland and from the old cannon hall of the fort you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of Helsinki and the open sea. Särkänlinna is the perfect premise for an unforgettable island dinner experience in Helsinki.

The Särkänlinna menu is influenced by Nordic cuisine, and you can taste the best seasonal Finnish ingredients in the dishes of this summer restaurant. Särkänlinna provides a magnificent premise for any kind of function from elegant weddings, private parties to romantic island dinners in Helsinki. Särkänlinna is especially famous for its traditional crayfish parties.

The celebrations or other events can be held in the restaurant's dining hall, the fort’s courtyard, or the delightful Piper hall where you can enjoy the soothing ambience of large fireplace and the sunny courtyard is the perfect place to enjoy some tasty aperitifs or a picnic basket ordered from the kitchen.

We welcome you to Särkänlinna summer restaurant. From Helsinki you can reach us by ferry or on our own boat. This is a restaurant which can justifiably be called enchanting.