We visited in April 2018 this magnificent manor in Vantaa, Southern Finland that has opened its doors again to the public as Restaurant Backas. We explored the beautiful surrounding garden area and the other buildings that can be found near the main building.

 

The main entrance of Restaurant Backas. Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

 

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

Restaurant Backas and the surrounding area is full of history: the main 200-year-old building's interior design style is absolutely beautiful in its historical references from the floors and colors to shape of the fork and knife.

 

The lunch appetizers for the day. Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

 

Appetizers. Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

In addition the lunch served at the main 200-year-old building is phenomenal. The food selection is very Finnish and full of Arctic flavors and decorative details. For example the coffee is served from a traditional northern Scandinavish wooden mug called "kuksa" in Finnish or guksi in English. The selection is mainly quarry (forest animal) and fish oriented but there is also a possibility to eat vegetarian there.

 

For main course whitefish from Inari, Finnish Lapland. Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

 

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

For dessert was served coffee in a guksi and pannacotta with berries. Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

We enjoyed a delicious three course meal from the appetizers and the main course to the dessert. The view from the multiple windows is a beautiful sight to look at while enjoying the diverse dishes from different locations in Finland.

 

Old buildings surround the manor. Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

There are big plans for the area and the other buildings also for the international tourists. The plans to lure international and 'stop-over' guests to visit this beautiful place include opening a spot in one of the old barns where the tourists can enjoy all things Finnish.

 

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

In spring 2018 a cafe called Backas' "Olohuone" (living room) is opened for business in an old style barn.

 

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

There is also a newly renovated and decorated sauna building!

 

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

This area in Vantaa, Southern Finland, is a must-visit. It feels like your in the countryside. Hard to believe by looking at these amazing views that the Helsinki-Vantaa airport and Helsinki City Center are literally right around the corner!

 

Photo: LikeFinland.com/Johanna Hurtig

Read more about the services Restaurant Backas has to offer on their website: https://ravintolabackas.fi/en/

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Text: Johanna Hurtig

Restaurant Backas is one of our Star Destinations.

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