Rovaniemi Summer Terraces

Do what Finns do in the summer - espace to a Mökki terrace and rize above the city buzz

Kesärafla Sauna (main picture) 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. This Terrace-restaurant beside the Kemijoki river is the place to be in the summer!

Mökki Roof Terrace is the Finnish dream. Escape to Mökki – the cottage – and take a break from the city life. Rise above the city buzz and relax in this unique roof terrace, in the heart of the city.

Sugar serves gelato ice creams and has the most sweet and cozy little kiosk and terrace in the heart of the city, offering hand made gelatos with lots of creativity.

(Mökki Roof Terrace above Hostel Cafe koti.)

(Cafe & Bar 21 sunny terrace, with drinks loved by locals.)

Cafe&Bar 21 and an Instagrammable terrace with a cocktail bar where quality cocktails and unique food like salty and sweet waffles meet. Creating an atmosphere where you can be you and just enjoy.

Gustav with bold flavors is based on a story about Mr. Gustav -a gentle grandfather, who encourages for yet another pancake. This is the terrace to be at sundown.

Café&Bar Zoomit offers delicious drinks, Nordic food with a twist in a relaxed atmosphere, with a view on Lordi´s square,

Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar with a sunny terrace serves bistro food in cosy French atmosphere, Spanish tapas, handmade Italian pasta, flavours and wines around the world.

Frans & Chérie is a happy French bistro with a terrace in the pulsating heart of Rovaniemi, offers a relaxed atmosphere with love for and enjoyment of good food in an atmospheric environment.

Amarillo offers Mexican flavours and many of the dishes on the menu are ment for sharing. So this is the place to bring your friends! Every Friday and Saturday at 20.00, Amarillo arranges a meal experience known as The Table with unique drinks and dishes, where anyone can take part by reserving a table.

(Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar for those light bubbly evenings with a spark.)

Finnish Happiness is being on a beach terrace with live music and pair dancing in a river view, when the midnight sun is shining

Valdemari is home to an easy going summer mood of the locals. Located on the riverbank just drop in and relax in this large terrace and admire Lapland`s fantastic views. And when the midnight sun is shining the whole night long, what a better place to be than on a beach terrace; offering karaoke, live music and pair dancing in a river view – the combination of Finnish Happiness.

Savurafla Kotisaari -Island Restaurant, is deep in the history of Rovaniemi, the Capital of Lapland. In the good old days the Kotisaari Island was a traditional stronghold of the Lumberjacks in Kemijoki river, just a boat ride away from the city centre. Now the old boathouse in Kotisaari Island has been renovated to a Savurafla Kotisaari -Island Restaurant, with a high respect for BBQ traditions, and adding a Lappish twist, the Island Restaurant opens for seatings on 1st of July 2022. 

Hippu – an outdoor restairant on the Arctic Circle in Santamus, will open on June 27th. Lunch is prepared over an open fire in the green courtyard of Santamus from 12 noon to 5 pm until 13th August 2022. Hippu means Nugget in English and generally refers to the gold nugget.

(Romance of Valdemari on the riverbank of Kemijoki, right next to the Lumberjack´s Candle Birdge.)

Rosso is a well-known Italian classic, offering among other things pizzas that are famous all over Finland. Restaurant and terrace are located in central Rovaniemi, right next to Lordi’s Square.

Loft Cafe has a beautiful terrace in Santa Claus Village offering handpicked to happily homemade. Serving hearty, no-nonsense cakes and brunch made in house, alongside with best brewed beans.

Lapland Brewery in Rovaniemi is Finland’s northernmost brewery. The slow brewing methods allow this Lapland beer to ferment and brighten in no rush and without any addition to it. Fresh aroma for the beer comes from naturally clean Lappish water, winds, touch of the Northern light, Midnight sun and Polar Night.

Oliver’s Corner is by far Rovaniemi’s most popular Irish pub where you can enjoy sports channels and continue your evening at a nightclub with live bands, karaoke and good music.

Have a look at summer terraces in Rovaniemi, and find a list of Rovaniemi terraces where you can enjoy food or drinks and experience the local city life under the Midnight Sun.