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Sunset from the Vallisaari terrace, wine glasses on the table

Iisi state of mind, all summer.
Every summer.

Vallisaari — Helsinki's most mysterious island, twenty minutes from Market Square.

See you on the island.

– Chief IISI

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Two venues, one island

Cafe IISI

The heart of Vallisaari. Coffee in the morning, wine in the evening, sunsets always.

This is where everything happens — the tastings, the DJ nights, the theme parties. Or just come for a coffee and sit on the terrace. No reservations — you turn up and take it IISI. Card payments only.

Season 2026 · May–September

  • Mon–Wed: closed
  • Thu: 10:00–20:00
  • Fri–Sat: 10:00–21:00
  • Sun: 12:00–17:00

Location: 100 m from the arrival pier.

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IISI Bistro

The soup people take a ferry for.

Over 20,000 bowls since 2019. Fresh salmon, root vegetables, dill and archipelago bread baked in-house. 4.7 stars on Google. Read the full story — from archaeology to recipe.

Season 2026 · May–September

  • Mon–Tue: 11:00–19:00
  • Wed–Thu: 12:00–20:00
  • Fri–Sat: 11:00–21:00
  • Sun: 11:00–19:00

Location: Torpedolahti harbour, 10 m from the departure pier.

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Ferry Service

The JT-Line ferry to Vallisaari departs from Kauppatori (Market Square, Kolera Basin pier 10) and arrives at the Luotsipiha dock (100 m from Cafe IISI).

The return ferry departs from the Torpedolahti dock.

The 2026 season runs 20 May – 12 September.

Ferries run daily until 1 September and Wednesday–Saturday in September — roughly once an hour.

Round trip €9.80, ages 7–17 €6.80, under 7 free. Card or cash — HSL tickets are not valid.

We recommend checking the current schedule: See ferry schedules at JT-Line.fi

Wine Tastings

More wine tastings than any other restaurant in Finland. 4,500+ guests in two summers. Fridays & Saturdays at 13:00 and 17:00: five wines, tapas, a sommelier, a DJ. See events & buy tickets

Private Events

Up to 80 guests on an island you can only reach by ferry. Weddings, corporate events, birthdays — the wines, the programme, and a place you can't copy. oliver@iisivallisaari.fi

IISI isn't just a place. It's a feeling you can't copy.

The events bring people together, the music lifts the mood, and the moments stay with you. Five months a year on Vallisaari. Then the island closes.

IISI isn't just a place. It's a feeling you can't copy.

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