The 5 Food Experiences in Finland That Earn Their Price

1.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110Our pick

Join guide David for a 4.5-hour trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, learn about Finnish plants and wildlife, and enjoy seasonal glögi or black currant juice, pipari biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp. Winter conditions may allow snowshoeing, while summer can include lake swimming.

“The hike was just the right length & difficulty, for a person who is not a frequent hiker. with the group not being so large it gave a nice and relaxing atmosphere too. David was a very nice guide and his mushroom soup & snacks were delicious:)”

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2.Snow Hotel Tour with Food by the Fire

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 144 reviews · from $201

Meet your guide after an evening pickup in Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, then tour the Arctic SnowHotel’s snow rooms, ice sculptures, Ice Bar, and Ice Restaurant. Finish with a three-course dinner by an open fire, including glow-fried salmon, reindeer, or a vegan cabbage roll. Return transport is included.

“This was a fantastic experience. Driver was friendly and very skilled on the icy roads. We were greeted by our guide who explained the plan for the evening then showed us around the hotel and how it was built. He showed us all the rooms, each incredibly unique with fantastic ice sculptures. We had a chance to have a shot in the Ice Bar and throw the ice glass against the wall. We then had time to explore the rooms again on our own and relax in the Sky Bar with hot lingonberry or a cold drink before an amazing meal next to the open log fire. Sadly the Northern…”

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3.CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $191Top rated

Explore Helsinki with a local guide such as Lara, Larisa, or Anastasia, combining Senate Square, the harbor, Old Market Hall, parks, churches, and Finnish tastings. Expect salmon, reindeer, herring, caviar, cheese, pastries, chocolate, and soft drinks. This is a sightseeing tour with snacks, not a full lunch.

“I absolutely enjoyed this tour. Yes, I came in January and the roads were a bit slippery, but it was still worth it! For reference, I had very limited historic knowledge about Finland. This tour really helped to get a good understanding of the city and how it developed. I got so much information I wouldn't have gotten had I just walked around on my own. The food tasting was an added bonus. I probably wouldn't have tried many of the things on my own and I'm glad I got the opportunity here.”

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4.Lappish Lunch Break -Snowmobiling, ice fishing and tasty food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $233

Ride a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s snowy wilderness, stop at a quiet ice-fishing hole, and warm up with soup and hot drinks. Safartica supplies winter clothing, equipment, instruction, and a guide. You can share a snowmobile with one other person, and guides such as Juho, Diia, Alexie, and Anu have led this outing.

“With so many tours to choose from I was so happy with this one. Our guide Juho was awesome, we learned so much! Made reindeer soup for lunch which was so impressive and delicious. Absolutely beautiful experience”

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5.CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $175

Walk central Helsinki with a local guide such as Lara, Larissa, or Anastasia, seeing Senate Square, the cathedrals, Katajanokka, Market Square, and Esplanadi. At the Old Market Hall, taste Finnish fish, smoked reindeer, rye bread, cheese, pastry, caviar, Blue Chocolate, and a non-alcoholic drink. Tastings vary by season.

“We loved our tour with Larissa! She was very knowledgeable of the history of Helsinki and Finland. We enjoyed the walking tour and all of the tasty food! Highly recommend booking this tour for your trip to Helsinki!”

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