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Restaurants in Rovaniemi
The pure tastes of Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi restaurant scene in summer 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Fall in love with a tastes of Lapland!
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Arktikum Café and Restaurant
Taste and feel the north in Arktikum Café. You’ll get to savour the colourful northern harvest in our lunch buffet and soak in arctic design on your coffee break.
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Käyrämön Keidas
Käyrämön Keidas has long operated as a traditional Nordic restaurant, which also has authentic Chinese cuisine.
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YUCA
Small window to Mexico – Taqueria Yuca is an authentic Mexican restaurant situated next to Cafe & Bar 21.
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Bar & Grill ZoomUp
Bar & Grill ZoomUp serves lunch and food from the grill. Fresh and tasty drinks day and night.
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Rosso Rovaniemi
Rosso is a well-known Italian classic, which has offered relaxing moments to Finns for five decades.
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Three Elves Restaurant
Three Elves Restaurant offers Lappish cuisine every day of the year. It is situated right at the Arctic Circle, in Santa Claus Village.
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Rovaniemi Café
Rovaniemi Airport there are versatile cafe and restaurant services before security check and cafe and shop after the security check and these all are called Rovaniemi Cafe.
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Frans&Chérie Rovaniemi
This happy French bistro welcomes you to the pulsating heart of Rovaniemi, the restaurant at the base of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi.
Restaurants by the river, near city centre
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Kotisaari Island
In the good old days the Kotisaari Island was a traditional stronghold of the Lumberjacks in Kemijoki, and only with us can you enter this idyllic island. The Lumberjacks’ history still lives on in the buildings of the island.
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Restaurant Valdemari
The local Restaurant Valdemari in Rovaniemi, Lapland is home to an easy going mood all year around.
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KesäRafla Summer Restaurant & Sauna
Restaurant Kesärafla Sauna is The Summer Restaurant in Rovaniemi. In addition to tasty foods from charcoal grill and refreshing drinks, you can bathe in the traditional Finnish sauna and take a dip in the river to cool off.
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Roiske – centre of summer activities
You are able to rent SUP-boards, kayaks, electric surfboards and rowing boats from Roiske. We also offer the first and only cable wakeboard track in Lapland.
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Combine Food experience with arctic summer activities!
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Rod Fishing from the Shore in Rovaniemi
Improve your fishing skills with traditional rod fishing in Rovaniemi, while enjoying the beautiful Lappish nature and relaxing by the shore.
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Korouoma Canyon & Ranua Zoo Summer Tour 09:00-17:00
Enjoy the nature of Korouoma canyon. After hiking in Korouoma we drive 1 hour to Ranua Zoo, where we meet arctic animals and birds!
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Surfing under Midnight Sun (sup)
Suppailu, also known as SUP, is a stand up paddle boarding activity. Paddle your way on the lake under the beautiful midnight sun.
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Arctos Summer & Autumn Spa – Day session (Private)
Includes the private use of the wood-heated sauna, hot tub and swimming in the Arctic lake. Price: 129€ per person
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Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour – Summer
The highlight tour takes you to the most unique sights in Rovaniemi. Visit genuine Reindeer and Husky Farms, meet Santa himself in the Santa Claus Village and get your certificate for crossing into the Arctic Circle.
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Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine
Join us to Pyha-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine!
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Bus to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi
Bus to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi
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Delightful Quadbike Ride around the Arctic Circle
Join us if you want to drive an ATV (Quad Bike) from a lakeside and through the mystical Arctic forest!
Bars, cafes & nightclubs in Rovaniemi
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Sky Bar of Arctic SnowHotel
The coolest drink bar in town! Sky Bar is located in the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi, a 30-minute drive from Rovaniemi city center.
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Café & Bar 21
Cafe & Bar 21 is the coolest Cafeteria and Cocktail Bar in Rovaniemi! 21 is situated right in the city center of Rovaniemi, address Rovakatu 21.
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Bull Bar & Grill
Bull Bar & Grill is an American style restaurant in the building of Arctic City Hotel and it offers amazing food in a great atmosphere.
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Café&Bar Zoomit
In Cafe & Bar Zoomit, people gather together to enjoy each others company while bartenders make the best drinks in town of Rovaniemi.
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Irish Pub Oliver`s Corner & Night Club
Oliver’s Corner is a pleasant pub with wide range of whiskeys and long line of beer taps. Also sports channels in the pub. The nightclub offers live bands, karaoke and good music.
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Roof Terrace Mökki
Roof Terrace Mökki allows everyone to enjoy the true atmosphere of Finnish summer cottage: you can play mölkky, dance, do yoga, watch movies, take a bath or just enjoy the sun.
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Ice Bar at Arctic SnowHotel
Inside of Arctic SnowHotel you can find a bar made of ice and snow! At the Ice Bar you don’t order a drink with ice, you order a drink in ice.
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Amarillo Rovaniemi
Eating together and a good atmosphere are close to Amarillo’s heart, as many of the dishes on the menu are meant for sharing.