NOLLA

Access to the island

There are two options for getting to the island:

1.) You can use the Hopealinjat ferry departing from Laukontori. Two seats will be automatically reserved for you on the ferry departing at 1:00 pm. You can also travel to the island on later ferry departures, subject to availability. To confirm your seat on a later departure, you can contact Hopealinjat customer service at www.hopealinjat.fi. The ferries depart from Laukontori port on the hour. The trip to the island takes about 20 minutes from the departure port. You do not need to purchase a separate ticket. Transport is included in the price of your accommodation. Please remember to present your booking confirmation to the driver when boarding the ferry. You can return from Viikinsaari on the ferry at a departure time of your choice. However, please note that there is a limited number of passengers, and spots are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The return ticket is also included in the price of your accommodation.

Please note that check-in for your Nolla cabin is no earlier than 1:30 pm, and your accommodation ends on the departure day at 11:30 am.

Special transport schedules apply on days when Hopealinjat does not operate to the island. Please check the ferry schedules at https://www.hopealinjat.fi/palvelut/tampere-laukontori-viikinsaari/. On these special days, transportation to the island will be provided by a smaller, charming wooden boat departing from Laukontori as follows:

Between April 30th and May 13th, and September 1st-30th:
Departure from Laukontori at 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm
Return from Viikinsaari’s guest harbor at 4:45 pm or 5:15 pm

Between June 1st and August 31st:
Departure from Laukontori at 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm
Return from Viikinsaari’s guest harbor at 1:15 pm or 1:45 pm.

2.) You can also travel to Viikinsaari by renting a rowing boat from Nolla. The boats are located at Pereensaari sauna, about 500 meters from the island. Life jackets are included in the booking.

On special days, your accommodation ends 1.5 hours before the return boat departs to allow our staff time to inspect the cabins for the next visitors. Please note that the island is accessible to people with mobility impairments only when Hopealinja ferries operate.

About the Nolla cabins

The Nolla cabins are located on the south side of the island near the beach, about a 5-minute walk from the Laivalaituri pier. The route from the Laivalaituri pier to the cabins is along an easy-access, old dirt road. You can get to the cabins by walking along the duckboards.

There are five Nolla Cabins at Viikinsaari. Cabins 1 and 2 have beautiful lake views from their windows. These cabins are located closest to the beach. Cabins 3, 4 and 5 are located on a ridge near the field. The windows of these cabins overlook a diverse, dense forest area and the lake in front of them. Cabin number 3 is a pet cabin. It is located near the nature reserve. The other Nolla cabins are pet-free and thus also suitable for allergy sufferers. Cabin number 5 has a wheelchair ramp.

The price includes accommodation for two people. The Nolla Cabin is most suitable for two people, but it can also comfortably accommodate two adults and two children. The beds can be pushed together if guests wish to sleep next to each other on a large bed. The beds have good-quality pillows and blankets. However, please remember to pack your own bed linen or select them from the extra services when booking. If you are planning accommodation for a group of 3-4 people, please let us know of any extra people when booking. In this way, we can make sure that there is enough space for transport and enough equipment for all overnight guests.

Nolla Cabins are equipped with cooking utensils and ecological disposable dishware. They also have an electrical outlet, a hob, and a radiator. Cabins on Viikinsaari also include a small refrigerator.

It is very important that you leave the Nolla cabin tidy for the next visitors. We will send a link to Nolla's user instructions in the informational message five days before your trip. The link is also available below the booking calendar. Please make sure to carefully review the instructions in advance.

Activities and services on the island

Viikinsaari is known for its diverse services. The absolute gem of the island is Tampere's oldest restaurant, the atmospheric Restaurant Viikinsaari, established in 1866, which serves Finnish cuisine in an archipelago setting. The restaurant focuses on domestic ingredients and products from local producers. In addition to the restaurant and café services, the island has a summer theatre and Saarishop, which has both an art gallery and a shop. Viikinsaari attracts many visitors during the summer months, but only people staying in the Nolla Cabins are allowed to stay overnight.

On summer days, time flows pleasantly at Viikinsaari while relaxing in nature. There is a 1.3 km nature trail on the island, which allows you to admire the island's diverse nature both in the lush inner land of the island and along the beach. The nature trail is easily accessible. However, it is worth noting that the route through the middle of the island may be more challenging for people with, e.g., pushchairs. The nature trail has 14 signposts. Children have also been taken into consideration when designing the nature trail, and they are offered a variety of tasks to complete. There is also a meditation path along the nature trail, which offers the opportunity to calm down and immerse yourself in nature.

The island has a swimming beach and a sauna. The sauna is not included in Nolla's accommodation. For more information on the public sauna shifts and private bookings for summer 2025, you can contact Hopealinjat directly. Their contact details can be found here.

Viikinsaari and Pyhäjärvi are excellent places for water activities. You can rent canoes, kayaks and SUP boats from Nolla for the duration of your excursion. They provide a convenient way to explore, for example, the nearby Lehtisaari island.

You can enhance your adventure by selecting a delicious picnic basket from the additional services, available on the days when Hopealinjat operates. You can choose from two versatile options:
Picnic Basket 1
Saaren bread & butter (L,available V), Cured salmon (L,G,available mousse V), Cold cuts & cheese (available V), Summer green salad (L,G,V), Croissants (L), Berry yogurt (G,L,available V), Mango smoothie (L,G,V), Small sweets (L,G,available V)
Picnic Basket 2
Saaren garlic bread & chive cream cheese (G,L,available V), Cheese selection (G,available V), Summer season jam (G,L,V), Air-dried ham & cold cuts (G,L,available V), Nuts (G,L,V), Summer pickles (G,L,V), Marinated olives (G,L,V), Small sweets (G,L,available V)

Please remember to check the opening hours and availability of services at: https://www.viikinsaari.fi.