Lapland’s food culture in Rovaniemi
The pure tastes of Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi restaurant scene is anything but humble! We have everything from award-winning fine dining to authentic, local cuisine, from Rovaniemi city centre bistros to the charming kitchens of the Arctic Circle. Foodies in Rovaniemi get to enjoy the fresh and pure Lappish cooking beyond comparison.
Arctic and world flavours from nature
Arctic and world flavours from nature
Lapland’s food culture is directly linked to its pristine nature, and Rovaniemi is a great place to explore the fresh produce of northern forests and waters. The Arctic Capital offers not only unique restaurants and relaxing places to dine but also local specialties and urban flavours from around the world. Rovaniemi is home to numerous cafés and restaurants, as well as restaurants available for private dining for groups and events.
From pure nature to your plate
From pure nature to your plate
Lappish cuisine is simple and rugged, just like the landscapes it stems from. Fresh seasonal ingredients play a key role in preparation. Bringing out the ingredients’ authentic taste is held in high regard. In Rovaniemi, Lappish food tastes equally delicious in a fine dining setting as well as by a campfire in the wilderness.
Rovaniemi offers a world of flavours
Rovaniemi offers a world of flavours
Beyond the tastes of Lapland, Rovaniemi restaurant scene is mouth-watering with flavours from all corners of the globe. From the Mediterranean herbs and delicacies to authentic Vietnamese, and from original and hot Mexican to contemporary and vegan Nordic – we offer the world on a plate in the Arctic Capital.
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Restaurants in Rovaniemi
Combine Food experience with arctic activity
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Private Trip to Arctic Wilderness Cottage
Not just an activity, but a local experience, with the locals. We take you beyond pathless roads, electricity and other comforts you’re used to. This is a unique opportunity to experience the pure wilderness and the activities of local people in Lapland.
Aurora Dinner at Private Happy Fox Farm, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Private traditional Finnish Dinner inside the luxurious Fox Cottage and have the opportunity to see the Auroras in the midst of the forest.
Snow and ice adventure day, snow hotel visit with ice fishing and dinner
Snow and ice adventure day
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
Magic of the Forest and Log Sauna Winter, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Feel the healing effects of the forest, herbs and log sauna of Fox Cottage with herbal bath for feet or treatment for hands. After the sauna we’ll serve you traditional Finnish dinner.
Lappish Lunch Break – Snowmobiling, ice fishing and tasty food
Today we do what the locals do on their day offs: snowmobile to a frozen lake for ice-fishing!
Apukka Snow and Fun
Huskies, reindeer, snow fun and mini snowmobiles for children! You can have it all! Apukka Snow and Fun is a great way for families to have a taste of the best experiences at the Arctic Circle! Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat at 10:00
Santamus Summer Lunch
Santamus’ Summer Restaurant serves open-fire lunch in the Santamus’ lush courtyard
Kota Dinner at Ounasvaara Chalets, without transfers, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Wilderness Kota Dinner, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Kota Dinner at Ounasvaara Chalets, with transfers, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Summer, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
Traditional Finnish Christmas Eve, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Sauna, Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
The magical smoke sauna and a traditional Lapland dinner
Experience a magical smoke sauna and a traditional Lapland dinner
Magic of the Forest and Log Sauna, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Feel the healing effects of the forest, herbs and log sauna with herbal bath for feet or treatment for hands. After the sauna we’ll serve you traditional Finnish dinner.
Private experience; Local Food with Local Style
Not just an activity, but a local experience, with the locals. We take you beyond pathless roads, electricity and all other comforts we are used to. In a small group setting we let you experience the local food of Lapland in a traditional tiipii!