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Rovaniemi: Classic Finnish cuisine in a home-cooked Dinner

Rovaniemi, Finland · 3h · 2–8 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • Suitable for strollers and prams

Your guide

Elena Arkhipova

Rovaniemi, Finland · Agency

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Enjoy a traditional Finnish dinner in a charming forest cottage. Savor a favorite traditional Finnish meal prepared just for you, then venture outside to search for the magical Northern Lights or see

Highlights

  • Escape to a cosy traditional forest cottage surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of Lapland
  • Taste authentic Finnish and Lappish cuisine made with traditional local ingredients
  • Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner featuring salmon soup, reindeer with mashed potatoes and traditional Finnish desserts
  • Choose from traditional or fully vegan menu options to suit your dietary preferences
  • Experience the magic of the Arctic sky, with a chance to see the Northern Lights in autumn and winter or the Midnight Sun in summer
Leave the city behind and step into the peaceful wilderness of Lapland. Your guide will take you to a charming forest cottage surrounded by snowy trees and total tranquility—an ideal place to experience Finnish traditions and natural beauty. Our tour invites you to indulge in a delightful culinary experience featuring the favorite Finnish cuisine. The menu is composed exclusively of Finland’s most iconic dishes: for starters, salted and smoked fish, marinated mushrooms, and traditional Lapland cheese. For the main course, enjoy Finland’s famed salmon soup and, of course, reindeer served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. For dessert a Finnish favorite — the “lazy pancake.” A vegan menu option is also available. After the dinner, you will have the chance tostep outside and if you're lucky to witness the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic sky in Autumn or Winter or Midnight sun in Summer. Warm up by the fire, sip hot berry juice, and enjoy the silence of the forest while you wait for the night sky to glow with color. Whether you're a foodie, a nature lover, or simply seeking a magical experience, this tour promises to create lasting memories. Don't miss your chance to enjoy a taste of Finland! MENU: Starter (please choose one): Set N 1: Salted salmon, Hot-smoked whitefish, Liver pâté, Lapland cheese Or Set N2 Vegan: Beetroot pâté. Carrot salad, Marinated mushrooms, Salty cucumbers Main course options (please choose one): Soup N1: Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) Or Soup N2 Vegan: Finnish pea soup (Hernekeitto) Main course 1: Reindeer with mashed potatoes (poronkäristys) Or Main course 2 Vegan: Forest mushrooms with mashed potatoes (Sienet perunamuusilla) Dessert (please choose one): Dessert 1: Lazy Finnish pancake (Pannukakku) with cheese cream and berries Or Dessert 2 Vegan: Baked apple with wild berries and cinnamon (uuniomena kanelilla) For everyone: Karelian pasty (karjalanpiirakka), hot berry juice, tea, coffee

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • ✔️ Includes
  • Traditional Finnish dinner
  • Hot drinks (berry juice, tea, or coffee)
  • Northern Lights search
  • English speaking guide
  • Return transfer from Rovaniemi
  • E-Photos taken by the guide (if Northern lights available)
  • A full meal
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Photos of the day

Not included

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • A good mood and a smile!

Know before you go

  • Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed, but the remote location offers excellent viewing conditions.
  • Please select the menu when booking your tour.

Meeting point: We offer pick-up directly from your accommodation. Please provide your hotel name or accommodation address when making your booking.

We will inform you of your pick-up time within 24 hours of booking.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Meet your guide
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    We meet in Rovaniemi. We offer pick-up directly from your accommodation. Please provide your hotel name or accommodation address when making your booking.. We will inform you of your pick-up time within 24 hours of booking.

  2. 2
    Transfer
    Bus tour (30min)
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    Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Rovaniemi to our cottage, located approximately 30 km from the city, surrounded by the beautiful nature of Lapland

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    Traditional dinner
    Food tasting (60min)
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    Enjoy an approximately 1-hour traditional Finnish and Lappish three-course dinner in a cosy forest cottage. The menu includes local fish, salmon soup, reindeer with mashed potatoes and a traditional Finnish dessert. A fully vegan menu is also available upon preliminary order

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