Top Lapland Dining Experiences - page 2

Participate in the traditional Finnish pasttime of ice fishing on this full-day excursion to Lake Inari. With a professional fisherman as your guide, learn the tricks of the trade and try it for yourself, then sit down around a campfire for lunch. Traveling with a small group ensures personalized attention from your guide and an intimate group atmosphere.

Experience authentic Finland in a secluded Lapland forest cottage. Enjoy iconic local dishes—from smoked fish and salmon soup to reindeer with lingonberry jam—plus a vegan option. After dinner, warm up by the fire with hot berry juice and soak in the silence of the snowy forest as you wait for the northern sky to glow. A magical blend of nature, flavor, and tradition.

There’s no better way to experience the Arctic than by snowmobile safari. Pair high-octane adventure with luxury living when you join this private adventure on performance snowmobiles. Roar across frozen lakes and snow trails to a glass igloo, where your team elevates a traditional campfire lunch by preparing king salmon over an open fire. Enjoy three delicious courses with views across the wilderness.

Spotting the northern lights tops the list of most unforgettable experiences in Lapland, but it can be a challenge to catch this spectacular natural phenomenon. Increase your chances of standing in awe under a glowing sky with this small-group excursion from Rovaniemi to an arctic lake for optimal viewing. Keep warm with grilled Lappish sausages, hot drinks, and a campfire while you wait for the heavens to shimmer.

This is not just another tour – it’s a rare opportunity to step into authentic Finnish life for a day. Very few activities let you experience so many traditions in one program: learning how locals keep their homes warm in extreme winter, trying snowshoeing and ice fishing on a frozen river and enjoying a homemade Finnish meal by the fire. What truly sets this activity apart is how close you get to real Finnish culture and everyday traditions. Experiences like this are not offered in many places – here you’ll live “like a Finn” for a day and gain stories and memories you simply can’t find elsewhere.

Across one epic day, this small-group tour gets you experiencing Rovaniemi across four different adventures: Meeting your guide, you’ll snowmobile deep into the forest, where you’ll stretch your legs on snowshoes. From there, you’ll set up at your own ice-fishing hole before settling into a traditional fireside barbecue. Before long, you’re back in the forest, channeling the best of Rovaniemi’s adventures.

Meet our friendly Siberian Huskies and discover the fascinating world of sled dogs in the heart of Finnish Lapland. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time up close with these energetic, intelligent, and affectionate dogs while learning about their daily lives at our kennel. Get to know the huskies’ unique personalities, hear stories about their training and life as working sled dogs, and discover how they prepare for the Arctic seasons. Enjoy plenty of time for close interaction, gentle cuddles, and memorable photos with your new furry friends. Our kennel visit offers a genuine glimpse into life with sled dogs and the special bond between humans and huskies. Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Finnish Lapland, you’ll learn what makes these remarkable dogs such an important part of local Arctic culture and experience.

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

we offer to you ice-fishing on a private lake, after which, regardless of the result, you will warm up in a cozy Lapland cottage and enjoy real Finnish fish soup.

Private Pond: Enjoy the serenity of our exclusive pond, offering a unique winter setting. Ice Fishing: Experience the thrill of ice fishing, with our catch turned into a delicious trout soup. Snowshoeing: Explore snowy landscapes with ease using snowshoes. Family-Friendly: Designed for all ages, with sledding and snowman-building for the little ones. Guides and Transportation: Our friendly guides pick you up from Kemi or Tornio for a 45-minute hassle-free journey. Unforgettable Memories: Create lasting memories in Lapland's enchanting winter scenery. Book your spot for a day of magic in the heart of Lapland!

Live a magical night in the heart of Lapland designed especially for families with children. In a cosy lakeside kota, you will learn in a fun way all the secrets of the Northern Lights: from ancient Lap legends, to modern tricks to become a true “aurora hunter”. The little ones will have a great time with games, luminous bracelets and their own expert diploma, while the older ones enjoy the calm of the forest, hot sausages, hot chocolate and marshmallows. Moreover, if the sky gives us auroras, we will see them from a privileged place, but even if they do not appear, the experience will be unforgettable : a mixture of magic, nature and Nordic tradition that unites the whole family.

Choose our private snowmobile safari for the perfect blend of thrilling adventure and luxurious comfort. With your own guide, you'll journey deep into Lapland's untouched wilderness, far from the crowds. The experience is crowned with a delicious meal – flame-grilled salmon, sausages, marshmallows, and hot drinks – enjoyed right in the heart of the forest. This is a unique and unforgettable way to experience the magic of Lapland at your own pace, in total peace.

If a short ride around on snowmobiles while in Rovaniemi isn’t going to be long enough then this whole day tour may be. Drive snowmobiles through the wilds of Lapland following your guide’s lead as you explore Arctic Circle landscapes and stop occasionally for photo breaks to capture them. Participants on this shared tour must be between 18 and 60 years old.

During our two hour workshop, we will be sampling a fraction of our scent library and exploring the link between scent, memory, candles and how they relate to Rovaniemi. After learning the basics of candle making, we will guide you step by step while you create your own scented soy candle that you get to take home as a special souvenir and a reminder of your magical Lappish holiday burn after burn.

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

Your experience begins with a choice of pickup from selected locations in Tornio and Haparanda. After check‑in you have time to visit the area before the shuttle continues to Kemi Harbor to board the Icebreaker Sampo. Once on board, you will be welcomed with a non‑alcoholic drink before joining a guided tour that introduces the vessel’s history and operations. The cruise travels through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, where you can experience floating among the ice in a thermal survival suit. When conditions permit, you may also step out onto the frozen sea. Throughout the cruise, warm indoor lounges and an onboard café‑restaurant offer comfortable spaces to relax. Lunch is included on afternoon departures and served in the ship’s restaurant. At the end of the experience, you will receive a participation certificate as a keepsake before returning to drop of locations.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided thermal gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and enjoy some hot blueberry juice to stay hydrated along the way. During the tour, see spectacular scenery you wouldn’t see otherwise, such as forests and lakes of the Arctic Circle.

The Arctic SnowHotel is a seasonal hotel in Rovaniemi made from snow and ice—but you don’t have to stay there to see what it’s like. On this guided tour, explore the hotel’s rooms and learn how they’re crafted, then finish at its restaurant—also made of snow and ice—for an included dinner.

Korouoma national park offers much beauty throughout all seasons! During the summer and fall seasons one may encounter abundant wild animals and floral life with stunning views of the Finnish landscapes. Be on the lookout for natural delicious berries and mushrooms as well!

Your adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation. Before departure, your guide makes sure everyone is properly dressed for Arctic conditions, and additional winter clothing is available if needed. After a short drive into the wilderness, you’ll receive snowshoes and a mysterious survival kit. Using the tools inside, your small group will complete a series of Arctic survival challenges guided by your local expert. If you succeed, you’ll earn your Arctic Circle Survival Certificate. Once the mission is complete, you’ll gather inside a traditional Lapland kota, where your guide prepares a well-earned meal over an open fire. Throughout the experience your guide shares stories about life in Lapland and captures photos of your adventure. A unique small-group wilderness experience and Arctic Midnight Group’s signature survival mission, set deep in the quiet forests surrounding Levi — far from tourist crowds.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

After receiving the instruction on how to drive the sled, set off on an exhilarating ride through Lapland’s snowy wilderness. Glide along peaceful trails surrounded by untouched nature. Afterwards, visit the kennel to meet the friendly sled dogs, learn about their care, and hear stories from your guide. Warm up by the fire with hot drinks and biscuits, soaking in the Arctic atmosphere.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, visit Santa Claus Village meeting with Santa himself, and visit reindeer and husky farms. End your day at Arktikum Arctic Museum, learn all about arctic animals, indigenous Sami people, Northern Lights and local history from the ice age to the present.

This longer snowmobile tour is designed for travelers who want to see Lapland beyond the normal safari routes. By riding along trails that locals love to use, the experience focuses on the landscapes, distance, and variation. With an experienced guide who knows the area well, the route is chosen to showcase some of the best and most varied landscapes in the region, from open swamps to winding forest trails and passing local villages. Because the day is not rushed, you have time to gain confidence on the snowmobile and drive for longer, seeing much more than on shorter safaris. Lunch and coffee breaks take place at local restaurants and cafés along the way, offering a chance to enjoy regional flavours. The activity is perfect for couples, friend groups, families with older children and individual travellers looking for adventure.