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
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.
Full day Lapland Tour, with lunch and dinner
The reason we love full day tours is that we get a chance to show you the best of the best in just one day! We won’t overburden your schedule, we will just make sure that you see the best Rovaniemi has to offer.
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.
Blazed Salmon Dinner at Roiske
Top off your experience with our delicious Blazed Salmon Dinner!
Arctos Winter Spa with dinner – Evening session (Private)
Spa experience in a magical setting. Includes dinner in the Lappish hut, wood-heated sauna, hot tub surrounded by cosy candles and ice-dipping. Adult: 199€ II Child: 99€. Private experience. Max 6 persons..
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
Visiting package: Food by the Fire at Kota Restaurant
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Visit also Arctic SnowHotel where everything is made of snow and ice
Kota Dinner at Ounasvaara Chalets, with transfers, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Arctos Winter Spa for 2 persons with dinner – Evening session (Private)
Spa experience in a magical setting, just for the two of you. Includes grilling food in the Lappish hut, wood-heated sauna, hot tub and ice-dipping. Total price: 549€
Arctos Winter Spa with lunch – Day session (Private)
Spa experience against an Arctic backdrop. Includes lunch in the Lappish hut, wood-heated sauna, hot tub & ice-dipping. Adult: 165€ II Child: 85€. Max 6 persons
Traditional Lappish Evening in the Wilderness with Dinner
Experience the traditional Lappish firewood sauna next to a cozy cottage and take a dip in the private Arctic lake! Blow off some steam and enjoy a peaceful night in the authentic Finnish sauna. End the night with a tasty dinner cooked over an open fire.
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!
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, 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.
To the Kingdom of Snow and Ice – Full day snowmobile safari to ice hotel
The Arctic SnowHotel is one of the must-to-see places, when visiting Rovaniemi and what would be better way than snowmobiling to see this masterpiece.
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
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.
Visiting package: Snow sauna experience with food by the fire
Try Finnish sauna and very unique & humid sauna made snow (!) and get to visit Arctic SnowHotel where everything is made of snow and ice
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Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
Romantic summer holiday
Finnish Sauna Culture
There are over 3 million saunas in Finland – that’s more than passenger cars. It’s safe to say we love our saunas! For an absolute Rovaniemi experience one must try sauna.