Finland · DINNER EXPERIENCES
A Finnish week has fewer free days than it looks. These 15 dinner experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
Rovaniemi Arctic SnowHotel tour with transfers and a 3-course Ice Restaurant dinner, guided rooms, sledding, and a warm Kota option.
“The ice hotel was magnificent! Fastest 3 course meal I have ever eaten but the food was delicious nonetheless, and surprisingly still hot by the time it made our table. The tour is informative and you learn some surprising facts! Well worth the visit.”
Wood-fired Finnish sauna, ice swimming on an Arctic lake, open-fire smoked salmon dinner, and an evening shot at the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi.
“Great experience! So glad we did it! Sauna & dip in the lake were awesome! My wife wasn’t sure how she would do with the dip in the lake and she ended up going in four times, and the salmon was delicious! The entire meal was really good. A true authentic Finnish experience and one of our top three favorite things we did on our entire trip!”
Rovaniemi sauna and ice swimming tour with dinner, hotel pickup, and evening Northern Lights viewing from late Oct to mid March.
“Worth it! Totally recommend it. It’s a unique experience to try plus everyone was lovely and food at the end was delicious.”
Private sauna, hot outdoor jacuzzi, and a traditional Lapland dinner in Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and all amenities included. 3.5 hours.
“The driver was quiet and got us there safely. The host was a sweetheart. This was my first sauna experience and it was very relaxing. We had two hours to sauna and jacuzzi. We did multiple 15m sessions of each. The lake view was wonderful and serene. The dinner was delicious and we ate every bite!”
A small-group Northern Lights hunt on Lake Inari with a snowmobile-pulled sleigh, reindeer feeding, and open-fire Lappish dinner in Ivalo.
“Zonder noorderlicht (wat natuurlijk nooit te garanderen is) is deze tocht wat magertjes. Het is vooral een (koude) tocht over het meer in een slee achter een sneeuwscooter gevolgd door een tussenstop in een tipi tent met vuur waarop worstje/soep/brood worden klaargemaakt en waar je de gelegenheid krijgt 2 rendieren te voeren. Daarna nog paar minuten terug met de slee naar de auto die ons terugbracht naar de beginlocatie waar we onze dikke geleende pakken konden inleveren en daarna teruggebracht werden naar ons hotel. Als totaalpakket niet slecht als aanbod, maar in de praktijk zonder noorderlicht heeft het weinig om het lijf.”
Private glass igloo dinner in Rovaniemi with a 3-course meal, snow scooter ride on a frozen lake, and a northern lights hunt plus pickup.
“It was a beautiful experience. The music and Christmas lights made for a Romantic ambiance. The food was delicious and the staff so friendly and helpful. Shout out to Matthew, our waiter, Andrew, the driver and compliments to the chef. Would definitely recommend.”
Chase moose near Helsinki’s Porkkala Peninsula at dusk, then eat Finnish campfire food by the coast with binoculars and expert guiding.
“Awesome, knowledgeable guide who cooked some Finnish campfire dishes for us. The best part was seeing a couple of moose!”
4-hour small-group Northern Lights trip from Ivalo to Lake Inari with a snowmobile-sleigh ride, island dinner by fire, and reindeer time.
“I found the whole experience well-run, professional and very organised. Everyone was efficient. The only unexpected experience occurred at the start of the trip, because we had to change into snowsuits, snow boots and helmets. The ride on the lake was cold and windy, but very atmospheric. The couple that run this tour were great hosts, and the hot berry juice and hot food were appreciated. Mid-way through our meal (cooked by the hostess), we were alerted to go outside, as the host had spotted aurora activity. I highly recommend this trip, and I would definitely book this again, if I ever visit Ivalo again.”
Helsinki moose safari near Porkkala Peninsula with expert guide, binoculars, campfire dinner snacks, and a small-group wildlife hunt.
“Very interesting and fun! The two guides gave us the opportunity to fully live the experience. We got to see different animals including mooses, reindeers and raccoon dogs!Auto-translated”
Small-group Aurora hunting to Lake Inari from Saariselkä, with a snowmobile sleigh, reindeer feeding, and a warm dinner included.
“Amazing experience! Our guide was wonderful and always checking our kids were comfortable and having a good time.”
Private 3-hour glass igloo dinner in Rovaniemi with a fire-lit feast, snow-scooter aurora hunt, and hotel pickup, English-speaking guides.
“La experiencia es buena aunque cara. La cena excelente pero si eres de comer bien pasa antes poe el McDonalds. El salmón a la brasa impresionante. Luego las scooters de nieve una divertida experiencia.”
Glass igloo Northern Lights dinner in Rovaniemi with private pickup, warm snacks, dinner, frozen-lake ride, and Aurora chances.
“Ein wunderbarer Abend mit tollem Essen, einem phantastischen Sternenhimmel und einem ebensolchen Guide. Andrew hat uns mit der Fahrt durch den Wald ein unvergessliches Erlebnis beschwert. Danke dafür 😊”
Private glass igloo dinner on Rovaniemi’s frozen lake, with an aurora hunt by snow scooter, fireplace snacks, and Santa included.
“Cena deliziosa, atmosfera incantevole. Temperatura molto bassa, -25 gradi.. nonostante tutto anche i bambini di 8 e 5 anni si sono divertiti. Unica pecca è non aver potuto avere la guida in italiano.”
Traditional Lappish sauna, private Arctic lake swim, and open-fire dinner in Rovaniemi with hotel pickup and a small-group feel.
“It’s not as scary as you think it might be. The guides explain everything and provide a wonderful meal. The others in our group felt like dear friends by the end of the evening.”
Private Aurora igloo dinner in Rovaniemi with a 3-course Lappish meal, welcome drink, warm dome comfort, and Arctic Forest views.
“Esperenzia bellissima posto da favola eravamo 4 amiche tutte d accordo che è da rifare ...Grazia”
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