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
Blazed Salmon Dinner at Roiske
Top off your experience with our delicious Blazed Salmon Dinner!
Dinner at Snow restaurant in Snowman World
Dine in a restaurant surrounded by snow and ice sculptures!
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
The Ultimate Lappish Adventure, 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.
Snow and ice adventure day, snow hotel visit with ice fishing and dinner
Snow and ice adventure day
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
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.
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
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..
Wilderness Kota Dinner, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
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
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.
Santamus Summer Lunch
Santamus’ Summer Restaurant serves open-fire lunch in the Santamus’ lush courtyard
Santamus Dinner Experience
Experience Lappish nature with dinner in Santamus
Santamus Dinner Experience with Gold Panning
Enjoy the 3-course dinner in Santamus with Gold Panning Experience
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.
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.
Explore more Tips for your Rovaniemi holiday
Arctic Capital Architecture
Shopping in Rovaniemi
From small boutiques to shopping centres. Versatile products and services at the Arctic Circle and Rovaniemi City centre
10 Northern Lights activities
Aurora Borealis are visible from late August until end of March or beginning of April
Q&A about ice
Q&A ABOUT ICE Important notification! It is dangerous and forbidden to walk on the river…