Top Finland Food & Drink Classes

6A local guide will lead you through a beautiful forest trail. A small stream flows beside you. We'll learn how to make "räiskäleitä," Finnish-style pancakes, over an open fire and brew coffee. This peaceful activity is suitable for participants of all fitness levels and ages.

Experience Finnish culture through the lens of its traditional cuisine with this hands-on, small-group cooking class just a 30-minute drive outside of Rovaniemi. Meet with your host and cooking instructor to learn how to make traditional salmon soup (known in Finnish as "lohikeitto"). This healthy and tasty dish is a staple in many households, and is a go-to recipe for busy weekends and family parties. Sample your handiwork at the end of the class and come away with new kitchen skills.

Learn how to bake a traditional Finnish blueberry rye pie, known as "savolainen mustikkakukko". Savolainen mustikkakukko has a protected geographical indication (PGI) granted by the EU. The workshop takes place in a 1700s log house in the Finnish countryside at Lake Saimaa with your me as your host, local grandmother Paula Okkola. We'll make the dough, form the base, fill the pies with local blueberries and bake them together! This is small-group activity so I have time for everyone individually. The workshop space is a quiet, private place. Whilst baking, I'll tell you about the history and culture around Finland, lake Saimaa and my personal stories. We can discuss together about things that interest you and maybe we'll learn something new together about each others cultures! In the end, we'll enjoy the pies together with some vanilla sauce and coffee/tea around my family table. You will get the pies you baked to-go, the recipe and of course new memories to take home with you!

Creative travelers or anyone wanting to try something new will love learning how to paint the aurora borealis during a three-hour workshop. Meet your painting instructor in their traditional Lappish home and learn techniques to paint a beautiful night sky lit by the Northern Lights. No painting experience is necessary, just a willingness to be creative.

Escape the city and experience Finnish tradition by learning to cook authentic salmon soup inside a traditional wooden hut in the middle of the forest. This hands-on experience combines Finnish culinary heritage with the cozy atmosphere of a log cabin, offering a perfect blend of food, culture, and nature. Unlike outdoor cooking experiences, the hut provides shelter from wind, rain, and cold, ensuring comfort in any season. As the fire crackles, you will prepare a traditional creamy salmon soup using fresh local ingredients, guided by a host. The meal is served with rye bread and butter, just as it is enjoyed in Finnish homes. While the soup simmers, relax with a cup of warm glögi ot blueberry juice taking in the peaceful surroundings of the Finnish wilderness. This intimate experience is ideal for travelers looking for something beyond the usual tourist activities—a moment to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy authentic Finnish hospitality.